HAGÅTÑA, GUAM — The American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is pleased to announce Ken Quintanilla as the new executive director of the Guam Chapter. Quintanilla brings more than 17 years of experience in communications, community engagement and public service across media, government and the private sector. His career has been defined by building trust, strengthening partnerships and serving the island he calls home.

As executive director, Quintanilla will serve as the face of the Red Cross on Guam, helping deepen community understanding of the organization’s humanitarian mission and services. He will build and steward relationships with elected officials, community leaders and partners to support humanitarian mission delivery, volunteer engagement, preparedness and disaster response capacity. He will also lead chapter fundraising, including board engagement, donor stewardship and support for regional revenue goals. Quintanilla will work closely with the Red Cross Guam Chapter board, to empower the community to come together and support volunteers who represent the Red Cross in villages across the island. He will also serve in the elected officials liaison network, supporting disaster responses locally, regionally and nationally.

“Ken’s connections to the island, combined with his experience and genuine care for the community, make him an exceptional fit to lead the Guam Chapter into the next phase,” said Jeff Cook, Guam Chapter Board Chair. “His passion for service and his commitment to strengthening partnerships built on a strong legacy will help ensure the Red Cross remains a trusted and vital presence for people across Guam.”

Quintanilla said he is honored to join an organization that has long supported the island through emergencies, training and vital community programs.

"I’m truly humbled to serve Guam through the American Red Cross and especially excited to work closely with our incredible volunteers and partners. My experiences have shaped my understanding of what the Red Cross means to our island and our people, a force for good and a source of hope every time we mobilize for our neighbors, uplift our families, and lead with compassion. I’m honored to carry forward the legacy built over the years while bringing renewed energy to our mission, strengthening our connections, and ensuring families are prepared, supported, and cared for when they need us most."

Born and raised on Guam, Quintanilla is a University of Guam communications graduate who began his career as a KUAM News reporter covering elections, typhoons, and major community issues. He later served in Public Relations at DOCOMO PACIFIC, leading public outreach during outages and emergencies. Quintanilla also served the Lieutenant Governor’s Office and Bank of Guam, where he strengthened nonprofit partnerships and advanced regional community initiatives.

The American Red Cross Guam Chapter has proudly served communities for 109 years and delivers vital humanitarian services across the island, including disaster preparedness education, emergency response, recovery assistance, lifesaving training and support to military members and their families. Every day, people look to the American Red Cross to help them through crises of all kinds, fires that force families from their homes, medical emergencies requiring lifesaving CPR, typhoon disaster response and recovery, and countless other tragedies. Thanks to the volunteers who step up to help their neighbors and to generous donors, the Red Cross Guam Chapter has been able to meet the most urgent needs in times of disaster and helped our community be prepared for the worst.

For more information about the work of the American Red Cross on Guam or to learn how you can get involved, visit redcross.org or call 1‑800‑RED‑CROSS.