CEO, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THE INLAND EMPIRE
WHY: Runs nonprofit’s second biggest agency out of 250 nationwide. Held position for nearly three years, and after previously holding senior development roles at the nonprofit. Came to group from the advertising world.
IN THE NEWS: 2021 Business Journal Women in Business Award winner. QUOTABLE: Under her leadership, the number of children mentored by the nonprofit has grown 20% since 2018. She also successfully navigated the pandemic, where she knew standing still wasn’t an option. “There’s no Leadership 101 through a pandemic. There is no game plan.”
