Meet The Team
OneOC is supported by a team of nonprofit professionals, corporate and community volunteers who help us serve and achieve our mission.
Board of Directors
Andy Euser Chairman of the Board
Chief Administrative Officer
Ventura Foods
Kendra Angier / Board Secretary
Vice President of Human Resources - America
Ingram Micro
Michael Bennett
Regional Vice President, OC North Commercial Banking
Wells Fargo
Annie Boneta
CEO & Founder
Variant Groups
Charles Chung
Business Advisor, Ascential
Board Member, AKUVO
Caro D’Antuono
Executive Director of Account Management
TRAFFIK
Patti Larson
CEO
SunUp Group
John Kirkowski
Chief Financial Officer
PIMCO
Peter Duncan
Partner and EVP
HUB International
Paul Feuerborn
Director of Projects & Technology
Capital Group/American Funds
Shellie Frey
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Golden State Foods
Pam Hedges
President
Hedges & Associates
John Hogan
Senior Vice President
David Evans & Associates, Inc.
Micah Jindal
Senior Partner and Managing Director
The Boston Consulting Group
Dan Koblin
Founder and Partner
Continuum Consulting Group
Hiq Lee
President, Business Information Systems
Experian
Sarah Liang
Partner
Ernst and Young LLP
Richard Ward/ Volunteerism Council Chair
First Vice President/Investments
Stifel
Aziz Mottiwala
Chief Commercial Officer
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Michael Page
Partner
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Dawn Reese / Board Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer
The Wooden Floor
Maricela Rios-Faust
Chief Executive Officer
Human Options
Kim Sherman
President/CEO
Echo Media Group
Jaime Wheeler
Vice President, Global Clinical Affairs
Edwards Lifesciences
Team Members
Alex Magnall
Manager Volunteer Services, Community Engagement
Amanda Green
Amanda Green leads OneOC's Organizational Development Services and Marketing departments, as well as the organization's Board Diversity Initiative and V|LEAD program. Amanda has experience providing consulting support to nonprofits of all sizes and cause areas, with expertise in strategy, board excellence, and organizational sustainability. Prior to her role at OneOC, she worked as a Marketing Manager for a startup SaaS company, and volunteered her skills as a Program Manager for Youth Leadership America, a leadership nonprofit organization for high school students. Amanda began her professional career at Blue Garnet, a strategy and management consulting firm for social change organizations, and credits this experience to positioning her for success in the Southern California nonprofit sector. Amanda is an Accredited Coach from the Certified Coaches Alliance, a graduate of the Riordan Leadership Institute, and a StartingBloc Social Innovation Fellow. She holds an MBA from Chapman University and a BA in Psychology from CSU Long Beach.
Andrea Mendez
Andrea joined the OneOC team as their Marketing Specialist in 2021. While earning her B.A in Marketing and Communication from MidAmerica Nazarene University, Andrea worked closely with several nonprofit organizations in the area, developing a passion for community building and helping others. She has since dedicated over 3 years serving as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for nonprofit organizations such as 826LA , American Youth Soccer Organization and more. Andrea is a founding member of a new nonprofit organization called Books and Buckets located in Long Beach, CA. On her free time, you can find Andrea thrift shopping, training for her second marathon, and walking her senior dog, Moni!
Annamarie Licina
Annamarie Licina is an Enrolled Agent with a background in Tax Preparation, Small Business Accounting, and Financial Planning. She holds a BS in Business Administration with emphasis’ in Management and International Business and a minor in Leadership and Organization Studies from Chapman University. Annamarie is a proud Big Sister through the Big Sister Big Brothers program and enjoys volunteering, especially when teaching Financial Literacy to the youth. She is happy to have joined the OneOC team in 2020 where her love for helping others in accounting and in supporting non-profits combine.
Audrey Chan
Audrey Chan is a recent graduate from UCLA, receiving her B.S. in Psychobiology. Through years of engaging with at-risk youth and promoting mental health services within the community, she grew a passion for community advocacy and health promotion. Audrey joined the AmeriCorps VIP-HART program to continue community engagement efforts during this critical time. She hopes to combine skills from her scientific background with new non-profit experiences to contribute towards increased volunteer engagement in important causes.
Cassi Palmer
Community Relations Specialist
Cindy Braun
Cindy Braun manages the development and implementation of OneOC Salesforce database and manages onsite support for all other technology related needs for the office. Cindy has an extensive experience working in the nonprofit sector, serving through various roles within community-based nonprofits where she provides direction and hands on support in the areas of IT management, grant management, project management, volunteer recruitment and management, special event planning and community outreach. Prior to joining OneOC in 2010, Cindy was the Marketing Manager for two bicoastal state-of-the-art multiple million dollar data solution centers at Ingram Micro and a Project Manager at Agile360. She holds a BS degree in Finance from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Cindy is a native Northern Californian and has resided in Tustin since 2003.
Cynthia Vargas
Cynthia Vargas joined OneOC in 2020, following a fifteen year career in corporate finance and fifteen years in Christian education. She holds a BA in Economics from UCLA and a MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. Cynthia is committed to using her time and abilities in support of organizations dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities they serve.
Gabrielle Esparza
Gabrielle Esparza joined the OneOC team in 2021. She has a diverse background in customer service, healthcare, nonprofit, and accounting. She has a passion for assisting nonprofits in achieving their goals and helping their communities. She is an avid hiker and spends her free time exploring Joshua Tree, Big Bear, C.H. State park, and everything nature has to offer.
Jeani Toscano
Jeani has worked in the non-profit sector for more years than she is willing to disclose, including 10 years at both The YMCA of Orange County and Coast Bible Church. Her experience includes bookkeeping, business management, and graphic design, and she has a passion for providing friendly customer service. Jeani is an avid reader, and never leaves home without an audio-book queued up for spare moments. She and Elias, her husband of over 30 years, currently reside in South Orange County.
Julia Ainley
Julia joined OneOC’s Organizational Development Services Department in 2019. Previously, she was the organization’s Human Resources intern for three months. Julia graduated and received a BS in Human Services from the University of California, Fullerton. With an area of emphasis in Administration and Community Practice, Julia is familiar with nonprofit policies and community involvement. As the ODS Administrator, Julia oversees OneOC’s Training Program which provides organizational and professional development to nonprofits in Orange County. She is passionate in pursuing OneOC’s mission to accelerate nonprofit success! In her spare time, Julia enjoys going to the movies, reading, traveling, and going to concerts.
Kelley Shannon
Kelley Shannon-Poisson joined OneOC in 2019, following a year of grant writing for nonprofit organizations and ten years of volunteering at Bowers Museum. Kelley brings years of experience working in account management and customer relations on the for-profit side of business, and is now so pleased to be combining her business and volunteer experiences to assist Orange County nonprofits achieve their success.
Kevin Pappas
Kevin Pappas leads OneOC’s Training Services, which includes overseeing the design, development and execution of all courses, cohorts, and workshops offered to our nonprofits. Kevin has five plus years of experience working in the nonprofit sector as both a Human Resources Coordinator as well as a Program Director for the Santa Barbara Family YMCA. During his time at the YMCA, he successfully managed youth and family programs including Youth & Government, day camps and sleepaway camps. He holds a BA in Psychology from Westmont College and a Master’s of Science in Organizational Psychology from Vanguard University. He has a passion for leadership development and improving organizational effectiveness by growing employees knowledge and skills so that they can more effectively succeed in their jobs.
Kimberly Harnish
Kimberly joined the OneOC team in 2017 with over 17 years of nonprofit experience. Through her various roles, Kimberly has provided leadership in the areas of youth development, program operations, volunteer management, partnership building and family engagement. Kimberly holds a B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton. She is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow Orange County whose mission is to cultivate, inspire, connect and empower an effective community of leaders. Kimberly places great value in helping to develop individuals and encouraging others to become involved in the community. As Volunteer Services Manager, Kimberly oversees OneOC’s AmeriCorps VIP program to support the capacity building, fundraising and training/development efforts of nonprofits throughout Orange County. Kimberly is most proud of the relationships she has built with the families, staff and community members that she has worked with. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two sons and their dog.
Lauren Stanton
Originally from Orange County, Lauren has extensive experience volunteering with nonprofits such as National Charity League, Girls Inc., and Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Orange County. She is excited to combine her passion for giving back with her HR and recruitment experience.
MARISELA (Modi) RODRIGUEZ
Marisela (‘Modi’) is somewhat of a ‘Jane-of-all-Trades’ with experience as a bookkeeper, business director, office manager, Realtor, tax preparer, mom’s caregiver, and, just for fun, a music director of a children’s/youth choir, wedding coordinator, stage director, pianist, Media Manager for On The Rocks Radio Show, and volunteer. Her favorite role in life is 'Mom to Alexander' who keeps her laughing through thick and thin. Modi has worked in the nonprofit arena for many years including positions at Stop-Gap Drama Therapy, the YMCA of Orange County, Venture Strategies, Our Lady of Fatima, and the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Her passions include anything Snoopy, musical theatre, her dog Wiggles, the Golden Girls (who she relates to more and more each day) and hanging out with celebrities. Modi is happy to be part of the OneOC Team!
Merna Akhnoukh
Volunteer Services AmeriCorps VISTA
RANDA WREN
Randa Wren started as Bookkeeper for OneOC in December 2012. She has over 30 years of bookkeeping experience in construction, manufacturing and publishing.
Stacy Brooks
Stacy Brooks serves as the Director of HR & Administration for OneOC and joined the organization 10 years ago. She has over 25 years of experience as a nonprofit leader, 15 of which has been in human resources. Labeled as being “HR with heart”, Stacy is committed to operating with compassion and courage, ensuring that organizations remain in compliance by doing things right as well as “doing the right thing” for their teams. Stacy studied Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California and was featured in the Orange County Register where she gave pointers on how to land a job using specialty job boards.
Tim Strauch
Tim is the President & Chief Executive Officer for OneOC in Orange County, California. He has provided strategic leadership and direction with his business management acumen to help strengthen over 950 organizations in the community. He also serves as a coach, consultant and trainer to professional leaders as well as a presenter and facilitator in the community. Tim currently serves on the California Volunteers Commission as well as on various national committees and task forces with Points of Light. Tim played an instrumental role at a state and national level with the Service Enterprise program serving over 150 organizations since its inception and has been replicated throughout the country. Before his current position, Tim served in various leadership roles with the YMCA including Executive Director of the Saddleback Valley YMCA, Senior Vice President of Branch Operations, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Chief Development Officer. With over 30 years as a successful nonprofit leader dedicated to strengthening communities, Tim has guided and empowered individuals to seek their greatest potential while making a positive difference in others. His personal mission is to maximize the human potential for greater community impact. His areas of expertise include leadership development, operations, business growth, board development, volunteer advancement, fundraising and strategic planning. He earned a Masters Degree in Athletic Administration from Florida State University and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Southern California. Tim lives in Dana Point with his wife, Kristen, who is an Executive Director with the American Cancer Society. They are a blended family with kids, Max, Maddie, Nicole and Gavin.
Victoria Muffie
As Client Services Manager, Victoria provides dedicated support and service to OneOC’s fiscally-sponsored Community Initiatives. She brings ten years of nonprofit volunteer experience having served on the Boards of Directors for organizations that support education for children and leadership development for young women. Additionally, Victoria has over fifteen years of professional marketing experience overseeing the development of promotion and advertising programs for consumer goods manufacturers and retail classes of trade nationwide. She is a graduate of Santa Clara University, and during her time in college, she had the opportunity to live for a year in Vienna, Austria. Victoria, her husband, Chris, and their child, Sam, enjoy traveling, movie nights, and days at the beach.
Xitlaly Luna
Xitlaly has 5 years of nonprofit experience and originally joined OneOC in 2017 as an AmeriCorps fellow. She now champions our national Days of Service program and helps connect retired seniors to volunteer opportunities with our nonprofit partners. She hopes to bring awareness to nonprofits resources provided in Orange County and to motivate others to do good for our community.