Eric Soto is a second-generation Psychiatric Technician and CAPT member. At nineteen, Soto began his Psych Tech career in 1998 at Metropolitan State Hospital. In 2005, Eric was appointed Chief Steward for the CAPT Metro Chapter. He was then elected Metro Chapter Vice President in 2008 before serving as Chapter President in 2010. Soto served four consecutive terms as the chapter president. While at Metro, Soto became known for his sometimes militant and relentless representational style. He planned and coordinated numerous picketing campaigns, sometimes in conjunction with other bargaining units when warranted.

Eric was first elected CAPT State President in 2016. Soto has served over a decade on CAPT's negotiating team, fulfilling a vital role in bargaining four contracts between the State of California and CAPT. Additionally, Eric was instrumental in developing CAPT's Grievance Manager software and Advanced Steward Training program.

As a devout labor advocate, Soto is constantly seeking ways to improve his skills and ability to better represent his CAPT brothers and sisters, as evident by the continuing education he seeks in Labor Studies.

Eric is married with two children.