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OC500 COMMUNITY: MARICELA RIOS-FAUST

CEO

HUMAN OPTIONS

WHY: CEO of Irvine-based nonprofit aimed at ending domestic violence. Leadership has led to budget growth and increased presence in high-needs communities.

IN THE NEWS: Annual gala hosted in May brought together more than 250 donors and raised nearly $500,000 for legal advocacy support.

NOTABLE: Nominated for the 2023 Business Journal’s Innovator of the Year Award. Previous nominee of the Women in Business Award in 2021.

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