Our board members represent Orange County and come from local businesses, industries, education institutions, and non-profits, offering a diversity of expertise and experience as well as a passion for improving the quality of life in our community.
Harvey Edwards
Heather Ross has previously served on the Board of Directors as Investments and Nominating/Bylaws Committees Chair, as well as Vice-President and a member of the Finance Committee. As President she will Chair the Executive Committee, as well as serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
C.J. Fleenor has previously served on the Grants Committee, as well as chaired both the Audit Committee and the County-Wide Cleanup Committee. As Vice-President, he will Chair the Nominating/Bylaws Committee and the County-Wide Cleanup Committee and continue to serve on the Grants and Finance Committees as well.
Lee Collins has served as a member of the Scholarships Committee, the Finance Committee, the Grants Committee, and is now Chair of the Grants Committee and continues to serve as a member of the Scholarships Committee.
As Treasurer, Belinda Chairs the Finance Committee, and will Chair the Scholarships Committee, as well.
Kristina began her career at the Foundation as the Development Director in July of 2023. She was promoted to Executive Director on December 31, 2023.
Jessica Meeks began her career with the Foundation in October of 2023. She serves its financial and administrative needs. She is also responsible for compliance and policies.
Destany Pingle came onboard the Foundation in 2017, and has effectively administered grants, scholarships, and the OCCF Youth Council program ever since.
Brandon joined the Foundation staff as a part-time marketing associate in October 2023. On April 1st, 2024 he joined the organization full-time overseeing marketing, social media, and community outreach.