Before joining Young Farmers, Ernesto worked as the Lead Outreach Director for the San Joaquin Pride Center in Stockton, where he oversaw a state grant and advocated for the LGBT+ community in San Joaquin County. Prior to that, he worked as a Legislative Assistant in the California State Legislature, where he provided analysis and recommendations on legislation and policy proposals. Ernesto is also a proud first generation college graduate from California State University, Fresno where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.