WHAT WE DO

OUR MISSION

Advance OC’s mission is to use innovation and strategic philanthropy to address inequities in our communities. This means leveraging the power of modern-day technologies and systems thinking to transform the next generation of community advancement.

We bring together leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to champion equity-oriented, data-driven strategies. With the right mix of innovation, resources, and community leadership, we can help realize a better community for all.

WHAT WE DO

OUR MISSION

AdvanceOC’s mission is to use innovation and strategic philanthropy to address inequities in Orange County communities. This means leveraging the power of modern-day technologies and systems thinking to transform the next generation of community advancement.

We bring together leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to champion equity-oriented, data-driven strategies. With the right mix of innovation, resources, and community leadership, we can help realize a better Orange County for all.

Theory of Change

Data, action, and impact. This is how Advance OC is working to help our communities thrive. We believe the first step to systemic change is to establish a common baseline that can bring community stakeholders together. Only by collecting and analyzing local data can we create community-centered, equity-focused solutions to improve outcomes across all facets of life. This approach to strategic philanthropy gives our communities space to take risks, innovate, and actualize impact with a clear understanding of the problems we face.

MAKING CHANGE

ABOUT US

Advance OC is an opportunity for transformation. Our all-volunteer board is excited to introduce game-changing tools that will alter the way our community approaches policy and philanthropy. We are about grit and innovation. With a diverse team comprising backgrounds in technology, finance, theology, publishing, law, public policy, and healthcare, we bring unique perspectives to the problems at hand.

Most of all, we strive to compound our big hearts for compassion with action. We seek talent from all walks of life, encompassing all points of view. If you share our vision for a better community and want to contribute your talents to help, connect with us today!

GET INVOLVED

Board Members

KATIE KALVODA

Ex Officio

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Katie Kalvoda

Founder and CEO, G3 Ventures

Katie is founder and CEO of G3 Ventures, a nonprofit corporation specializing in impact investments, innovative philanthropy and community advocacy. Prior to this, Ms. Kalvoda was Chief Investment Officer of Newport Wealth Management. In that role, she managed a portfolio comprised of commercial real estate, private equity and marketable securities. Her achievements earned her many national and international awards including Angel Investor of the Year and Best Business Leader in Real Estate Investments. Katie is a Board Member of the California Health Facilities Financing Authority as an appointee of CA Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. She is also a Board Member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation and at Pacific Community Ventures, a CDFI that provides financial support and mentoring services to women and minority-owned small businesses across the United States.

TIMOTHY HENDERSON

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Timothy Henderson

Senior Vice President at Bank of America Private Bank and Trusted Advisor to Families, Foundations, and Non-profits

KATHERINE AMOUKHTEH

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Katherine Amoukhteh

Retired Teacher of the Year Capistrano Unified School District; STEM, eSports and Youth advocate

Dr. CLAYTON CHAU

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Dr. Clayton Chau

Dr. Clayton Chau is the Chief Strategy Officer for National Healthcare and Housing Advisors, a consultancy specializing in healthcare and services for vulnerable populations. He was the former Health Care Agency Director and the County Health Officer the County of Orange, California, during the pandemic from 2020 – 2023. During the pandemic, Dr. Chau led the County in its COVID-19 response efforts, and oversaw over 2900 staff and a budget of over $1 Billion.

Dr Casey Dorman

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Dr Casey Dorman

Casey Dorman, Ph.D., has had a long career as a neuropsychologist, university professor and dean and working in healthcare in the public sector. During his academic career, he published approximately two-dozen research papers in academic journals and co-authored, Cognitive Effects of Early Brain Injury, a volume in the Johns Hopkins Series on Psychiatry and Neuroscience.

Kelita Hull-Gardner

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Kelita Hull-Gardner

Kelita Hull-Gardner is the Executive Director of Operations for Second Baptist Church, the oldest black church in Orange County. After a successful career in marketing for Verizon, Kelita has dedicated her time and talents in service to the community through Second Baptist Church and the HEAAL Collective (Health Equity for African Americans League).

Advisory Committee Members

Advance OC is thankful to the following volunteer advisory committee members who help provide domain expertise for our community work. Advisory Committee members are a network of independent advisors and do not convene, are not members of the Board of Directors, and do not provide input in the operations of Advance OC