Meet Our Team
Our Leadership Team
Annie has been with Orangewood Foundation since 2019. She has worked with nonprofits such as Olive Crest and Boys Town. “I’m glad to be a part of an organization that provides high-quality care and makes a difference in the community,” she says. Annie helps build and maintain the quality of programs and services that Orangewood Foundation offers. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Outside of work, Annie enjoys playing contact sports and hanging out at home with her great dane. She is also a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
Annie Bach
Chief Compliance Officer
Sam Bobila
Chief Development Officer
Garbralle Conroe joined the Orangewood team in April 2024. Prior, she was an educational consultant for various non-profit organizations, and school districts throughout Northern California where she focused on trauma informed practices, and culture diversity. She has over 10 years of experience in mental health with extensive training in Professional & Community Development. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, and giving back to her community through mentorship.
Garbralle Conroe
Program Director of Drop-In Services
Joy joined the Orangewood team in March 2020. She has worked in nonprofit and private organizations, including Fidelity National Financial, CoreLogic, Blizzard, and Ambry Genetics. Joy says, “I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed, and we should do what we can to support them.” Joy has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. She holds two HR certifications: SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) and an SPHR (Senior Professional HR). Joy is an adjunct professor at Brandman University. She and her husband are fur parents to two rescue pups.
Joy Corpora
Chief People & Culture Officer
Nikki joined the Orangewood team in early 2022. She has worked in marketing for more than 20 years, first in the private sector and most recently with the young-people-focused nonprofit, Girl Scouts of Orange County. Nikki was drawn to Orangewood because she believes every young person should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. In her free time, Nikki enjoys traveling and going on outdoor adventures with her two teenage daughters and husband. You can also find her reading science fiction and fantasy novels in her garden.
Nikki Dutra
Director of Marketing & Communications
John joined Orangewood in 2014. He helps the organization save money and run efficiently so frontline staff can better help young people in Orange County. His passions lies in the mission of Orangewood: to help young people reach their greatest potential. John was recognized by CALCPA and the Orange County Business Journal as the 2018 Not for Profit CFO of the Year. When he is not working, John loves to ride his bicycle around Orange County and do outdoor activities with his wife and kids.
John Luker
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Rani has served young people in the social work field for more than 20 years. She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work from New York and began her career in California in 2004. She worked at Hillsides Home for Children, providing therapy and case management to kids and families in foster care. Now, she is excited to provide an opportunity for young people to heal in safe and supported spaces. She is married and has a 13 year old son and a 10 year old daughter. She is often cheering for her daughter at softball games and practices on weekends. Rani has a strong connection to her faith. She loves listening to music, eating at new places, and traveling with family.
Rani Mammen
Program Director of Housing
Tiffany joined the Orangewood team in December 2023. She was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lutheran Social Services of Southern California. As a seasoned leader in the social impact sector, Tiffany has more than 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative programs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Doctorate Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology. Tiffany loves Orangewood because she wants to support young people in achieving self-sufficiency. She empowers them to become active participants for positive change within their communities. Tiffany helps young people foster agency and leadership that can have a lasting impact on their lives. She is passionate about health and wellness. Tiffany loves spending time with her family, engaging in outdoor activities, and learning new things.
Tiffany Mitchell
Chief Program Officer
Enrique Montiel joined the Orangewood team in June 2022. He previously worked at Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children’s Services Foster Family Agency for 16 years in roles such as Executive Director. Enrique holds a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from California Polytechnic University of Pomona and a Master’s of Science in Psychology. Enrique is a member of the Renaissance Scholars Program, which is designed to help young people from foster care succeed in college. Having spent 11 years in foster care himself, he joined Orangewood to help at-risk young people in foster care reach success and overcome difficulties within the foster care system.
Enrique Montiel
Program Director of Foster Youth Services
Tami has been with Orangewood Foundation since 2021. She has worked at Boys Town and Bellflower Unified School District, helping young people in our community. Tami is excited to be part of a team where staff are walking alongside young people and offering support when needed. “I love working with a team that is passionate about helping youth. Nothing beats seeing a youth achieving a goal they set for themselves.” Outside of work, Tami enjoys reading, traveling, and visiting the beach with her husband, daughters, and dogs.
Tami Di Paolo, M.Ed
Program Director of Support Services
Chris began his professional career in finance roles, from an accountant in a large accounting firm to CFO of Auto Club. Chris joined Orangewood in 2007 as the CFO and became CEO in 2014. He loves that Orangewood has a wide variety of programs that support young people in making improvements in their lives. “Seeing a smile on a youth’s face after one of their successes, no matter how large or small, it is always rewarding.” Chris loves music. He has seen his favorite band, Metallica, more than 20 times.
Chris Simonsen
Chief Executive Officer
Rick joined Orangewood in 2018. He previously worked after at a nonprofit tech company in Silicon Valley for four years. He has worked in IT for more than 10 years, primarily in the nonprofit sector. Rick was drawn to his current position because of his interest in working with underserved and vulnerable communities. “I love getting to work with an amazing group of people and finding ways to improve the technology we provide to better serve our mission and the needs of our youth.” When Rick is not working, he loves traveling with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Tiberius.
Rick Wiepking
Chief Technology Officer
Board of Directors
The Late General William Lyon
Executive Chair of the Board, William Lyon Homes, Inc.
Founding Chair of the Board of Directors
Paul Tobin, Chair
Partner, Haynes & Boone
Executive Committee
Investment Committee
Compliance Committee
Compensation Committee
Residential LLC Board of Managers
Tedd Barr
Managing Partner, Converze Media Group
Business Advisory Council
Marissa Barth
Vice President, Fidelity National Title Company
Alan Clifton
COO, Passco Companies, LLC
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Compliance Committee
Compensation Committee
Residential LLC Board of Managers
Keith Duggan
President/CEO, First National Capital Corporation
Greg Dunlap
Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
David Dunn
CEO, Athletes First
Leila Entezam
LMFT & Managing Consultant, LEZAM
Piero Wemyss
Controller, Fair Trade Real Estate
Investment Committee
Rick Sherburne, Secretary
President, HRS Commercial
Executive Committee
Audit Committee
Compliance Committee
Casandra Williams
CEO & CFO, Atech Consulting Inc.
Lyon Workforce Academy LLC, Board of Managers
Business Advisory Council
Sean Chaffins
Vice President, First Citizens Bank
Finance Committee
Business Advisory Council
Brandon Fetta
Relationship Manager, Capital Group
Investment Committee
Jaime Hong
Vice President, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
Daniel M Houck II
CEO/President, Universal Asphalt Co.
Co-Founder, Advanced Studies Fund
Investment Committee
Bob Istwan
President & CEO, Motive Energy, Inc.
Sandi Jackson
Samueli Academy Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Residential LLC Board of Managers
Emily Jameson
Business Banking Market Executive, Bank of America
Business Advisory Council
Mitch A. Junkins
President & CEO, The CDM Company and Founding PALS Board Member
Executive Committee
Kimberly Kirksey
CEO & President, Kirksey & Co.
44 Women for Orangewood
Harry Langenberg
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Optima Tax Relief
Business Advisory Council
Jo-E Lopez, Vice Chair
Vice President, Business Development, Snyder Langston
Executive Committee
Compliance Committee
Compensation Committee
Residential LLC Board of Managers
Joe Lozowski
President, Tangram Interiors
Executive Committee
Maegan Lujan
Director of Solutions and Services, Toshiba American Business Solutions
Executive Committee Co-Chair
Business Advisory Council
Neena Master
Director, SoCalGas
Business Advisory Council
Barry Mcmanus
President, Klein Products
Co-Chair, Business Advisory Council
Vic Merjanian
Founder & CEO of Titan HST, and Founder & Managing Partner, Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP
Mohit Mittal
Managing Director, PIMCO
Vikki Murphy
Vice President, Wilson Automotive
Renee Pepys Lowe
President, RPL and Associates, LLC
Co-Founder, Advanced Studies Fund
Andy Phillips, Vice Chair
CEO, Cliq
Executive Committee Finance Committee Compliance Committee Compensation Committee Residential LLC Board of Managers
Sylvia Pizarroso
Director, Finance Center OCIE Small Business Development Center
Jeff Roos
Regional President, Lennar Corporation
Executive Committee
Residential LLC Board of Managers
Tim Ryan
Philanthropist
Susan Samueli
Vice President, Samueli Foundation
Samueli Academy Board
44 Women for Orangewood
Sona Shah
CEO & Founder, My Private Professor
John Stumpf
Chief Accounting Officer, CoreLogic
Audit Committee, Chair
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Kasey Suryan
Senior Vice President, Lyon Living
Lyon Workforce Academy LLC Board of Managers
Kris Theiler
Vice President, Disneyland
Orangewood Foundation Brown Act Board Meeting Archive
Board meetings conducting business on Samueli Academy are open to the public. Contact [email protected] to speak at a Board meeting. We can provide meeting materials to the public after distributing them to the majority of the Board.
Emeritus Board
Elizabeth Amendt
Director, Citi Private Bank
Stephanie Argyros
Community Philanthropist
Bob Barth
Investor
Christianne D’Ambrosio
Community Philanthropist
Ron Davis
Founder, Davis Capital LLC
Doug DeCinces
President/CEO, DeCinces Properties
Cindy Dillion
Mediator and Ombuds, ProblemResolved.org
Tom Dobyns
Retired Bank CEO & Founder, Orangewood Ambassadors
Rich Dutch
Corporate Business Manager, 3M Health Care and Founding PALS Board Member
Patti Edwards
Community Philanthropist
Bruce Fetter
Business Executive
Bill Healey
Retired Business Executive
John Hagestad
Managing Director, SARES-REGIS Group
Lisa Hughes, CPA
Attorney at Law, Hughes & Hughes
Frank T. Suryan, Jr.
Chairman and CEO, Lyon Living
Casey Journigan
President, Arcadia Chair Company
Shirley Pepys
Founder, Balboa Island Museum
Tom L. Powell
Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas L. Powell
Dave Ritchie
Former President & Chief Executive Officer, American River Bankshares
Greg Scott
Partner, Guidon Partner
Joe Ueberroth
owner and CEO of Bellingham Marine
Vikki Vargas
Orange County Bureau Chief, NBCLA Retired
David Wilson
President, Wilson Automotive Group
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