CEO/PRESIDENT
GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY
WHY: Leads the largest nonprofit in Orange County by revenue, with almost 2,000 employees and volunteers.
IN THE NEWS: Has a 10-year plan to open stores in underserved areas in the county. Launched a new store this year where thrift stores were difficult for shoppers to reach in Anaheim and Buena Park.
NOTABLE: Previously served as CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, boosting revenue by 55%, also served as Goodwill OC’s VP of development.
QUOTABLE: “Every day for the last five years, my team and I have worked to solve and support a singular issue in Orange County: workforce development for people with barriers to employment.”
