The Orange Catholic Foundation Announces New Executive Director

March 2026

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The Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Hurtt as its new Executive Director. With a deep commitment to service and a passion for strengthening Catholic parishes, schools and ministries, she brings both vision and heart to this important role.

“Meeting inspiring people is the added blessing I get from this remarkable work. We want to help people live out their values, and it is extra special to think this is just the beginning,” Hurtt said.

She is no stranger to OCF. She first joined the team in 2021 as the Vice President of Philanthropy for Catholic Schools and most recently held the title of Executive Vice President. She has extensive fundraising experience, including working with Diocese of San Bernardino, USC Caruso Catholic Center and Anaheim Family YMCA.

Steve Cameron and Kathleen Hurtt worked together at OCF for more than three years to support the Church’s mission and assist parishioners in aligning their financial stewardship with their faith in tax‑smart ways.

On July 1, 2026, Hurtt will assume the role of OCF’s Executive Director, as Steve Cameron transitions from Executive Director into becoming a member of the Foundation’s board of directors. Hurtt shared, “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Steve for his leadership and The Orange Catholic Foundation Board for supporting me as I take this new step.”

Under Cameron’s leadership, OCF expanded its focus on educating donors and building partnerships with parishes and schools to integrate strategic, tax‑smart planning into charitable giving. This sparked an increase in transformational gifts of stock, real estate, IRA assets, new endowments and in-will and trust gifts, helping secure stability and growth for the Catholic parishes, schools and ministries in the Diocese of Orange.

In October 2025, OCF’s Kathleen Hurtt served as the emcee for the Bishop’s Reception, a special event for honorees and supporters of the Conference on Business & Ethics held at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach.

“It’s been an amazing three years at The Orange Catholic Foundation. I couldn’t be happier to know that Kathleen is going to become the Executive Director,” said Cameron. “When you are looking for someone to run an organization like this, you want someone with a strong Catholic vision, a lot of knowledge in fundraising, a lot of energy and management skills. I know that Kathleen and the team around her are going to do a wonderful job.”

Hurtt’s service to the Church stretches far beyond The Orange Catholic Foundation. Hurtt is an active parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Placentia and serves on the parish finance council.