ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATION™ - Key Persons
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- President, Horowitz Group
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- COO, Passco Companies, LLC
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- CEO, Cliq
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- Member of the Orangewood Foundation Leadership Team
- Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance
Annie has been with Orangewood Foundation since 2019. She has worked with various nonprofits such as Olive Crest and Boys Town, prior to coming to Orangewood. "I'm glad to be a part of an organization that provides high-quality care and makes a difference in the community," she says. As a part of the Foundation, Annie helps build and maintain the quality of programs and services Orangewood Foundation offers. She has a Bachelor's in Public Management and a Master's in Public Administration. Outside of work, Annie enjoys playing contact sports and hanging out at home with her Great Dane. She is also a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
Anthony started his career in education in the classroom, teaching business and math. He was named "Rookie of the Year" his first year of teaching. His success in the classroom propelled him into administration. Prior to joining Orangewood Foundation as Head of School of Samueli Academy in 2012, he was the principal of Frazier Mountain High School in Lebec, California where he created an environment where teachers can collaborate and form a common standard and curriculum for students. About working at Samueli Academy, Anthony says, "It's truly an honor and a privilege to serve the students and families of Orange County, and together we're building something very special. Samueli Academy is a school that has produced graduates who are knowledgeable and confident." Originally from Bakersfield, Anthony now resides in Newport Beach with his wife and two children.
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- President, Klein Products
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- Investor
- Member of the Emeritus Board
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- Managing Principal, Windjammer Capital Investors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President & CEO, Motive Energy, Inc.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Regional Vice President, Relationship Manager Capital Group
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Business Executive
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- CEO and CFO, a - Tech Consulting, Inc
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- President, Arcadia Chair Company
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- Member of the Board of Directors
Chris started his professional career in various finance roles, from an accountant in a large accounting firm to CFO of Auto Club. Chris joined Orangewood in 2007 as the CFO and was promoted to CEO in 2014. He loves that the Foundation has a wide variety of programs that support youth in making improvements in their life. "Seeing a smile on a youth's face after one of their success, no matter how large or small, it is always rewarding." Chris loves music. He has seen his favorite band, Metallica, over 20 times.
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Community Philanthropist
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- Mediator and Ombuds, ProblemResolved.Org
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- CEO / President, Universal Asphalt Co., Inc
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- CEO, Athletes First
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
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- President and Owner, Wilson Automotive
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- President, Glumac
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- CEO
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- President
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- Director, Citi Private Bank
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- Program Director of Foster Youth Services
Enrique Montiel joined the Orangewood team in June of 2022. Before Orangewood, he worked at Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children's Services Foster Family Agency for 16 years in various roles with his last being the Executive Director. Enrique holds a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from California Polytechnic University of Pomona and a Master's of Science in Psychology. Enrique is an active alumni of the Renaissance Scholars Program, a college program at Cal Poly Pomona designed to help former foster youth succeed in college. Having spent 11 years in foster care himself, he joined Orangewood to help at-risk foster youth reach success and overcome the difficult terrain of the foster care system.
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lyon Living
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
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- President, Winfield Management, LLC
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Co - Founder and Managing Partner, Optima Tax Relief
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Western Regional President, Lennar
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President, Tangram Interiors
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- CEO, Bellwether Financial Group
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- Retired Business Executive
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- Managing Director, SARES - REGIS Group
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
John joined Orangewood in 2014. In his own small way, he helps the organization save money and run efficiently in order for front line staff to do their jobs to help youths in our community. His passions lies in the mission of Orangewood, to help youth reach their greatest potential. John was recognized by CALCPA and the Orange County Business Journal as the 2018 Not for Profit CFO of the Year. When he is not working, John loves to ride his bicycle around Orange County and do various outdoor activities with his wife and kids.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Business Executive, Core Logic
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- Director of Strategic Partnerships
Jonathan joined Orangewood in 2020. Prior to the Foundation, he was a grant writer at UC Santa Barbara where he wrote proposals for scholarships and basic needs resources for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority students. Jonathan earned his PhD while teaching university-level courses in writing, rhetoric and composition and more. He also conducted research on public writing and engagement and how people work with organizations to improve individual and community care practices. What he loves most about his job with Orangewood is the authentic and impactful relationships he builds with people in our community. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys talking and reading about politics. But most of all, he loves to spend time with his wife, Kristy, their two dogs and two cats.
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- Member of the Orangewood Foundation Leadership Team
- Chief People & Culture Officer
Joy joined the Orangewood team in March of 2020. Her HR career started at a local Orange County non-profit and continued in the private sector at organizations such as Fidelity National Financial, CoreLogic, Blizzard, and Ambry Genetics. She is happy to return to where her heart is, supporting at-risk youth, saying, "I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed and we should do what we can to support them." Joy has a Master's degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from CSUF and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. She holds two senior level HR certifications: SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) and an SPHR (Senior Professional HR) from HRCI. Joy is an adjunct professor at Brandman University. She and her husband are "fur parents" to two rescue pups.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- President, Pacific Drive - Ins, and Senior Vice President, Lyon Living
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President / CEO, First National Capital Corporation
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- Chief Development Officer
Kendra joined Orangewood Foundation in April, 2019. Prior to working at the Foundation, she started her development career at Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County. Since then, Kendra worked in various nonprofits such as Orange County United Way and The Raise Foundation. She was drawn to Orangewood because of the consistent caring relationships staff develop with youth. Kendra enjoys connecting people to causes that matter to them. "I love to watch people find meaning and personal fulfillment through giving back to their community," she says. When Kendra's not working, she enjoys reading inspirational books, paddle boarding and seeing musicals and operas with her sisters and mom.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- CEO & President, Kirksey & Co
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President, Disneyland Park
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer / Vice President & Client Advisor, Whittier Trust
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- Head of School, Samueli Academy
Lee Fleming is thrilled to serve as Samueli Academy Head of School. After teaching high social studies in the classroom for seven years, Lee worked for the New Tech Network for nearly a decade, traveling to support school leaders in over 150 different schools across the country and internationally. Lee then became a principal at Bonsall High School in North County San Diego where she helped build and lead the school through the first graduating class that launched in June of 2018. Lee came to Samueli Academy in July 2018. She said, "I was moved by the mission to provide a quality education and personalized care to students who are thriving under the warm and collaborative culture at Samueli Academy."
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Leadership Advisor to High Performers, EQ Thought Leader, Coach, Speaker
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Linda has been Orangewood's Controller since 2016. Prior to the Foundation, she worked for two other non-profits in Orange County, serving the homeless. Linda loves to work for an organization that help youths reach their fullest potential, some youths have no idea how great they can be. She is inspired by the youth's success and is proud to work with staff who does whatever it takes to make a difference. When she is not working, Linda spends time with her family and friends. Her favorite food is sushi.
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Attorney - at - Law, Hughes & Hughes
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- Tech Director, Toshiba
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Vice President, Fidelity National Title Company
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- Wealth Strategist, AdvicePeriod
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- President & CEO, the CDM Company and Founding PALS Board Member
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Managing Director, PIMCO
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Director, SoCalGas
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- Director of Marketing and Communications
- Member of the Orangewood Foundation Leadership Team
Nikki joined the Orangewood team in early 2022. She has worked in marketing for over 20 years, first in the private sector and most recently with a youth-focused nonprofit, Girl Scouts of Orange County. Nikki was drawn to Orangewood because she believes every youth should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. In her free time, Nikki enjoys traveling and going on outdoor adventures with her two teenage daughters and husband. You can also find her reading science fiction and fantasy novels in her garden.
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Community Philanthropist
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Community Philanthropist
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- Chairman of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chief Financial Officer, Nature 's Growers
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- Program Director of Housing
Rani has been in the social work field working with youth for over 20 years. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from New York (where she grew up) and began her career in California in 2004 working at Hillsides Home for Children, a group home for kids ages 6-18, providing therapy and case management to kids and families in foster care. Now at Orangewood Foundation, she is excited to provide youth transitioning into adulthood with an opportunity to heal in safe and supported spaces. She is married and has a 13-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter. She is often cheering for her daughter at softball games and practices on weekends. She has a strong connection to her faith, loves listening to music, enjoys eating at new places, and traveling with family.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President, RPL and Associates, LLC
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Corporate Business Manager, 3M Health Care and Founding PALS Board Member
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President, HRS Commercial Advisory & Brokerage
Rick joined Orangewood Foundation in 2018 after four years at a nonprofit tech company in Silicon Valley. He has worked in IT for over 10 years, primarily in the nonprofit sector. Rick was drawn to his current position because of his interest in working with underserved and vulnerable communities. "I love getting to work with an amazing group of people and finding ways to improve the technology we provide to better serve our mission and the needs of our youth." When Rick is not working, he loves traveling with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Tiberius.
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Founder, Davis Capital LLC
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Community Philanthropist
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Vice President of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- CEO & Founder, My Private Professor Tutoring
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Community Philanthropist
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Co - Chair of the Board and Vice President of the Samueli Foundation and Founding Chair of 44 Women for Orangewood
- Founding & Current Chair
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- Director of Support Services
- Member of the Orangewood Foundation Leadership Team
Tami has been with Orangewood Foundation since 2021. Before Orangewood, she's worked at Boys Town and Bellflower Unified School District helping youth in our community. Tami is excited to be part of a team where staff are walking alongside youth offering support when needed. "I love working with a team that is passionate about helping youth. Nothing beats seeing a youth achieving a goal they set for themselves." Outside of work, Tami enjoys reading, traveling and visiting the beach with her husband, daughters and dogs.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Managing Partner, Converze
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Attorney - at - Law, Law Offices of Thomas L. Powell
Dr. Mitchell joined the Orangewood team in December 2023. Prior, she was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Lutheran Social Services of Southern California. As a seasoned leader in the social impact sector, Dr. Mitchell brings over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative programs. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology. She is drawn to the mission of Orangewood because she wants to support youth in achieving self-sufficiency and empower them to become active participants in creating positive change within their communities, fostering a sense of agency and leadership that can have a lasting impact on their lives and the world around them. Dr. Mitchell is passionate about health and wellness. She loves to spend time with her family, engage in outdoor activities and learn new things.
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- COO
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Retired Bank CEO & Founder, Orangewood Ambassadors
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- Member of the Orangewood Foundation Leadership Team
- Director of Facilities and Construction
Tyler started in 2020 as Orangewood's Director of Facilities and Construction, and prior to this role, he was a consultant for Orangewood Foundation since 2018. He has worked in the construction and real estate development industry for a little over 10 years, working on a variety of public and private projects from inception through facilities management. When asked what he liked about his job at Orangewood, Tyler replied, "I enjoy helping to make sure our youth have a nice and healthy facility for them to reach their goals." On Tyler's free time, he enjoys surfing and relaxing at the beach with family and friends.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Founder & CEO of Titan HST, and Founder & Managing Partner, Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP
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- Vice President, Wilson Automotive
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Orange County Bureau Chief, NBC4 Southern California
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- Member of the Emeritus Board
- Community Philanthropist
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- Member of the Board of Directors