ABOUT THE OCSA FOUNDATION

The Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the financial support of the school's arts programs. The OCSA Foundation is responsible for directing annual fund, legacy giving and capital fundraising efforts, providing marketing resources, leading strategic planning efforts, creating major student performance opportunities, and implementing community outreach programs.

The OCSA Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, governed by a volunteer board comprised of prominent business and cultural leaders.

OCSA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Foundation Board of Directors guides and governs the OCSA Foundation. Board members provide expertise in many areas, including real estate, property development, construction, law, arts and entertainment, banking and investments, marketing and public relations, education, retail, health and human services, government relations, business, strategic planning, and technology. Members work with staff as community ambassadors, as well as providing connections to and cultivating relationships with potential new donors. Board members pay annual dues, serve on committees, and support OCSA fundraising events through sponsorships, auction items, in-kind donations, and the hosting of guests. Many members also provide in-kind contributions of services and equipment from their businesses.

Officers

  • Teren Shaffer
    President and Chief Executive Officer; Orange County School of the Arts
  • Jennifer Shernshein
    Chair
  • Michael Laven
    Treasurer
  • Hon. Halim Dhanidina (Ret.)
    Vice Chair, Legal and Government Relations
  • Jennie Johanson-Maya
    Vice Chair, PR & Marketing
  • Jason Herthel
    Immediate Past Chair
  • Jason Gwin
    Secretary
  • Christine Walker-Bowman
    Vice Chair, Finance
  • Kimberley Lakes, Ph.D.
    Vice Chair, Human Capital
  • Eoin L. Kreditor, J.D.
    Vice Chair, Legacy Giving

Directors

  • Lisa Argyros
  • Jim Bergman
  • Miaad Bushala
  • Jim Conroy
  • Tim Danaher
  • Julia Feldman
  • Lamia Gabal, M.D.
  • Julie Garn
  • Gillian Hayes, Ph.D.
  • Steven Ho
  • Martin Howard
  • Michael Le
  • Jessica Miley
  • Don Steiner
  • Hal Struck
  • Kim Tavares
  • Ty Thaiyananthan, M.D.

EMERITUS BOARD

OCSA’s Emeritus Board recognizes esteemed former members of our Foundation and Advisory Boards for their dynamic volunteer leadership and generous support. OCSA will forever be grateful for these individuals' legacy of service!

  • Julia Argyros
  • John Daniels
  • Mohamed El-Erian
  • Brad Ellis, J.D.
  • Paul Folino (In Memoriam)
  • Douglas F. Garn (In Memoriam)
  • John Gates
  • Carol Green
  • Jerry Mandel
  • Michal Mekjian, Jr.
  • Sebastian Paul Musco (In Memoriam)
  • Maria Newkirk Fong
  • James “Walkie” Ray
  • Judy Sabbagh
  • Susan Samueli, Ph.D.
  • Sandy Segerstrom Daniels
  • Janice Frey Smith
  • Kate St. Clair
  • Russell Stern
  • John Vestri
  • Lewis Webb (In Memoriam)
  • Scott Woolsey

MEET THE FOUNDATION TEAM

Teren Shaffer

Teren Shaffer

President & CEO

teren.shaffer@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3204

Elizabeth Ton

Elizabeth Ton

Vice President of Development

elizabeth.ton@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 5531

Anna Belmer Jackson

Anna Belmer Jackson

Director of Development

anna.belmer@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3235

Katie Page

Katie Page

Development Manager

katie.page@ocsarts.net

714.560.0900, ext. 6245

Rachel Steinke

Rachel Steinke

Family Giving Coordinator

rachel.steinke@ocsarts.net

714.560.0900, ext. 5222

Kelly Andrews

Kelly Andrews

Vice President of Communications

kelly.andrews@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 6207

Amanda Devine

Amanda Devine

Director of Marketing

amanda.blazey@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3235

Darren Bautista

Darren Bautista

Marketing Jr. Associate

darren.bautista@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3224

Julia Gutierrez

Julia Gutierrez

Director of Public Relations

julia.gutierrez@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3246

Michaela Perez

Michaela Perez

Public Relations & Marketing Associate

michaela.perez@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900 ext. 6247 

Ricardo Mesina

Ricardo Mesina

Senior Graphic Designer

ricardo.mesina@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3223

Anel Lopez-Cantu

Anel Lopez-Cantu

Graphic Designer

anel.lopez@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 5635

Matthew Cadiz

Matthew Cadiz

Graphic Designer

matthew.cadiz@ocsarts.net

714.560.0900 ext. 6163

Michael Hoffman

Michael Hoffman

Director of Special Events

Jamie Schofield

Jamie Schofield

Senior Director of Special Events

jamie.schofield@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 5849

Julia Rudge

Julia Rudge

Special Events Associate

julia.rudge@ocsarts.net

714.560.0900, ext. 6246

Cindy Peca

Cindy Peca

Creative Director

cindy.peca@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 6810

Jacob Piattoni

Jacob Piattoni

Foundation & Creative Team Associate & Choreographer

jacob.piattoni@ocsarts.net

714.560.0900, ext. 3254

Quinn Olesiuk

Quinn Olesiuk

Foundation & Creative Team Junior Associate

quinn.olesiuk@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3263

Brian Stevens

Brian Stevens

Director of Community Engagement

brian.stevens@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 3220

Cindy Gutierrez

Cindy Gutierrez

Community Engagement Associate

cindy.gutierrez@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 4000

Larry Mayorquin

Larry Mayorquin

Community Engagement Associate

larry.mayorquin@ocsarts.net
714.560.0900, ext. 6206

Kaitlyn Tice

Kaitlyn Tice

Community Engagement Coordinator