Cindy Bobruk, Executive Director & President
Email: cbobruk@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3021

Cindy works closely with the foundation’s board of directors and is responsible for all of the administrative, fundraising, marketing, grant-making, and community relations functions of the foundation which supports all aspects of the Catholic faith in Orange County, California.

Cindy began her career in the nonprofit sector as a development director for the University of California, Irvine and spent 15 years as director of advancement for St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and School in San Juan Capistrano. At St. Margaret’s, Cindy spearheaded and worked with many donors to complete several major capital campaigns to build a new high school campus, a library, science and technology center, and new athletic facilities at the school. Prior to joining the Orange Catholic Foundation in August of 2010, Cindy also served as a capital campaign consultant, advisory board member, and director of development for the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center.

Cindy is a graduate of the University of Illinois, and she and her husband have two teenage sons who are students at Santa Margarita Catholic High School and Loyola University of Chicago. Cindy and her family are also founding parishioners of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ladera Ranch, California.

Okairy Calderon*
Donor Relations Associate
Email: ocalderon@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-6046

Okairy Calderon joins the Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) as the Donor Relations Associate. Born and raised in Orange County, Okairy gained a true appreciation for Orange County and has always strived to help her community. From her involvement with Donate Life to being mentor with the Big Brother Big Sisters of Orange County, Okairy has continued to lend a helping hand.

In addition to her commitment to the Orange County community Okairy has also done charitable work abroad. She spent a semester abroad at the University of London and interned for a local nonprofit organization, the Chinese Information and Advice Center. Currently Okairy holds a Bachelors in Communications from California State University of Long Beach and hopes to continue her education in the near future.

Michelle Dao**, Philanthropy Associate
Email: mdao@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-6026

Michelle Dao joins the Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) supporting all aspects of our OCF fundraising and stewardship outreach. Her primary focus is to manage the Our Lady of La Vang Shrine Project. Michelle will also provide staff support to the Cathedral Sanctuary phase of the capital campaign along with overseeing outreach to the Vietnamese community through our existing and new OCF programs (PSA, Stewardship, Planned Giving, Donor Services, Events, Communications, Heavenly Lights, Youth and Young Adults initiatives. etc.)

Michelle was raised in Orange County where she was a product of Catholic school education, having attended St. Callistus Catholic Elementary School (pre-Christ Cathedral Academy), has been actively involved in Youth and Young Adult programs at her parish (St. Callistus and now at Christ Cathedral), and knows many of our priests and Catholic leaders in our Diocese. In addition to her unique experience with the Catholic community in Orange County, Michelle also has a track record in fundraising, special events, and alumni relations at the University of San Francisco where she earned a degree in Business Marketing.

Hank Evers, Director of Development & Communications
Email: hevers@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3047

Before joining Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF), Hank Evers managed the multinational sales and marketing efforts at Pioneer Electronics, Sony, Thales Avionics, and M.C. Gill Corporation. Locally, he created entrepreneurial success while managing the operations of Doan Law Firm based in San Clemente.

Hank is youngest of 12 and with his wife Lori, enjoys their 4 children and 5 grandkids. His passion is creating and managing programs that bring people closer to Christ. This was evident in his volunteer work on numerous non-profit boards in the areas of education and homelessness. When joining OCF, Hank was the volunteer director of public relations for the California State Council of the Knights of Columbus and served on the board of St. Edward the Confessor Parish School.

At OCF Hank energetically manages the communications of our For Christ Forever Capital Campaign, plans the annual Conference on Business & Ethics, and executes a well-crafted strategic marketing communications plan that supports all development activities of the Foundation.

Andrew Hudson, Accounting Manager
Email: ahudson@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-6002

Andrew Hudson joined the Orange Catholic Foundation in early 2013 as an Accounting Assistant. In this position, he learned all aspects of the Foundation’s financial records and procedures. He has since been promoted to Accounting Manager, overseeing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting of the Foundation’s ongoing campaigns, events, and investments. His focus is on maintaining accurate reporting while simultaneously working to enhance the accounting procedures of the organization. Andrew holds a Bachelor in Science Degree in Accounting from San Diego State University.

Tony Jennison, Vice President of Philanthropy
Email: tjennison@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-6041

Tony Jennison joined the Orange Catholic Foundation in the summer of 2015. With a background in sales from a Fortune 150 company, Tony has spent the past 15 years in various university advancement (alumni, major giving and gift planning) positions at Loyola Marymount University, the University of Southern California, and most recently as the Executive Director of Advancement for the USC Caruso Center.

In his role, Tony will work closely with diocesan leaders, donors and volunteers to focus on advancing the mission of OCF and the Diocese of Orange through philanthropic means. Areas of support include the ongoing Christ Cathedral capital campaign, the endowment building efforts for our parishes and schools, along with other ministries in our diocese.

Tony was educated in the Diocese of Orange and earned his BA and MBA from Loyola Marymount University as well as a Master in Leadership from USC. Tony and his wife, Liz, have three children and are parishioners at Our Lady Queen of Angels

Brad Kimball, Vice President of Operations
Email: bkimball@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3135

Brad is an accomplished leader with extensive experience executing large-scale cost effective programs with several local and international organizations that included a Senior Manger position with Ernst & Young. Brad was educated locally with a technology degree from Fullerton College and a finance degree from California State University Fullerton. He oversees the daily operations using his technical and financial background to support the Foundation’s mission and vision with a quality-driven focus on enhancing confidence, reliability, and performance within the organization.

Debbie Leaverton, Director of Parish Stewardship Education & Pastoral Services Appeal
Email: dleaverton@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3026

Debbie has served the Diocese of Orange since 2001 and is responsible for directing the annual Pastoral Services Appeal and the Parish Stewardship Education ministry. She provides consultation for parishes on the implementation of Christian Stewardship, capital campaigns and electronic giving and coordinates formation opportunities for Pastors and Lay Leaders to help parishes embrace Christian Stewardship as a way of life. Debbie’s background includes project management, sales and marketing and training and development. She serves on the Board of the International Catholic Stewardship Council and recently chaired the sub-committee for Parish Stewardship Services. Debbie firmly believes that Christian stewardship is the living of our faith as Disciples of Christ. She is inspired by working with parish leadership and seeing the impact Stewardship can have on parishes, increasing engagement of all parishioners and revitalizing the life of the parish.

Beverli Legua, Communications and Stewardship/PSA Program Assistant
Email: blegua@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-4208

Beverli graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BA in Film and Media Studies, and a Digital Arts Minor. Although, her background includes a variety of industries, including entertainment and retail, her true passion is serving within the Catholic Church. At the Orange Catholic Foundation, Beverli provides assistance to the Director of Development and Communications, as well as the Director of Parish Stewardship Education and Pastoral Services Appeal, but is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever it is needed. She manages the Orange Catholic Foundation’s website and social media webpages, and assists in coordinating various types of events that the Foundation hosts. She brings an upbeat attitude and eagerness to learn and grow here at the Orange Catholic Foundation.

Suzanne Nunn, Consultant, Planned Giving Specialist
Email: plannedgiving@orangecatholicfoundation.org

Sue provides the Orange Catholic Foundation, parishes, schools and other Catholic charitable organizations in the Diocese of Orange with trainings in endowment development, endowment program development and ongoing planned giving support. Throughout our lives, we are given the opportunity and challenge to be a faithful steward of the gifts God has given us. How can we be good stewards of those gifts after we no longer need them? Sue works closely with individuals and families to begin to answer that question by faithful, thoughtful and informed planning. Sue prepares families for their discussion with their own personal advisors.

Anna Orozco*, Donor Services & Funds Assistant
Email: aorozco@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3048

Anna joined the Orange Catholic Foundation in June 2013. Anna previously worked for the Crystal Cathedral Ministries for 18 years. During that time, she held many positions, last of which was Administrative Assistant to the CFO. She also worked with Stewardship records and Planned Giving. At the Orange Catholic Foundation, Anna assists with data entry, processing documents and gifts from donors and receives calls and inquiries. She loves doing mission ministry work for the Lord and is a happy and friendly addition to the Orange Catholic Foundation.

Roxanna Payton*, Executive Assistant
Email: rpayton@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3021

Roxanna is the assistant to the Executive Director and President of the Orange Catholic Foundation. She provides administrative support to the office staff and to the Board of Directors of the Orange Catholic Foundation. Roxanna has worked as an administrative assistant for the Diocese of Orange for more than eleven years in various departments. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and earned her B.A in American Literature and Public Affairs from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Denise Pham**, Senior Accountant
Email: dpham@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3004

Denise Pham has joined Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) in September 2017 with over 8 years of non-profit accounting experience. She will assist OCF day-to-day accounting and finance functions for various funds and programs. Denise earned her B.A in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton.

Denise and her husband have 1 daughter and 3 sons who all graduated from St. Barbara Catholic School and 2 children graduated from Mater Dei High School. She speaks both English and Vietnamese and enjoys volunteer in the bilingual religious program at Our Lady of La Vang Parish.

Stacey Velazquez, Data Entry Clerk
Email: svelazquez@orangecatholicfoundation.org

Stacey has been a dedicated employee of the Diocese of Orange for 25 years. She has assisted in many different diocesan departments over the years, and for the past 13 years has worked on the PSA and more recently on the For Christ Forever Capital Campaign with data entry and various other tasks. She is a joyful support to all the Orange Catholic Foundation staff, providing them with the help as requested to increase their productivity.

Yolanda Wright, Donor Services Manager
Email: ywright@orangecatholicfoundation.org
Phone: 714-282-3134

Yolanda is our resident database expert, insuring that all donors’ gifts are properly applied according to their intention. She brings her expertise from 15 years of working for non-profits and always puts the donors’ needs first. Yolanda coordinates all the various campaign funds that the Orange Catholic Foundation manages to insure proper acknowledgement and application of gifts. She also assists with the grants process when the raised funds are distributed. Yolanda is a six-year veteran of the Orange Catholic Foundation.

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