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Project Youth OC is proud to introduce its 2025 Board Officers, a distinguished group of professionals committed to advancing the organization’s mission of empowering at-risk youth in Orange County. Project Youth OC uses a human-centered, whole-family approach to developing youth resilience and empowerment. Each year, through comprehensive programs that address root causes, Project Youth OC helps over 1,500 youth stay in school, break negative cycles, and open doors that would otherwise remain closed. Through opportunities like paid internships in prestigious law firms and intensive case management that prevents at-risk youth from entering the justice system, the organization fosters positive change and empowers youth to become strong, engaged members of their communities.
The 2025 Board Officers include:
Wesley K. Polischuk, Esq. – President
An attorney at Robinson Calcagnie, Inc., Polischuk specializes in product liability, pharmaceutical, medical device, and personal injury litigation. A passionate supporter of Project Youth OC and past Associate Board President, he brings a strong commitment to guiding the organization’s strategic initiatives.
Anthony C. Modarelli III, Esq. – President Elect
A personal injury litigator at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, Modarelli is dedicated to expanding leadership opportunities for youth. As a longtime Board Member, he has mentored students through the Project Self internship program.
Miguel P. Prietto, Jr., Esq. – Treasurer
A seasoned transactional attorney at Prietto Law, Inc., Prietto provides strategic counsel to businesses, investors, and franchisors. He has been involved with PYOC for over 10 years and currently serves as Treasurer, helping guide the organization’s financial sustainability and expansion.
Kristin L. Gomez, Esq. – Secretary
As Senior Group Manager of Regulatory Strategy & Eco-Mobility at Hyundai Motor North America, Gomez brings experience in environmental law and policy. She has been involved with the organization for over a decade, previously leading Project Youth OC’s Mentoring Committee and scholarship program.
Kelly L. Galligan, Esq. – Immediate Past President
A corporate attorney at Rutan & Tucker, LLP, Galligan specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance. As President in 2024, she launched the organization’s first formal strategic plan and was named one of OCBJ’s OC500.
With expertise spanning law, business, and community engagement, the 2025 Board Officers will provide strategic direction to expand Project Youth OC’s impact and ensure that at-risk youth have access to the programs and mentorship needed to build successful futures.
For more information on Project Youth OC’s programs and initiatives, visit projectyouthocbf.org.
