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.

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 AdvanceOC is working to help Orange County 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 in Orange County. This approach to strategic philanthropy gives the Orange County community space to take risks, innovate, and actualize impact with a clear understanding of the problems we face.

MAKING CHANGE

ABOUT US

AdvanceOC 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 Orange County and want to contribute your talents to help, connect with us today!

GET INVOLVED

Board Members

KATIE KALVODA

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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.

SISTER THUY TRAN

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Sister Thuy Tran

Sisters of St. Joseph

Sister Thuy is a Sister of St Joseph of Orange. She is part of the Mission Integration team with Providence St. Joseph, formerly Director of Community Relations and trustee of the Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation. Sister Thuy is a well-respected community leader in the Diocese of Orange, spearheading different healthcare initiatives and always advocating for vulnerable communities. Sister Thuy launched The LOVE Project (Love our Vulnerable and Elderly) in partnership with many Asian American community based organizations to respond to the dire needs of isolated seniors in Orange County. She was also a key member of the Census 2020 Committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. Sister Thuy is passionate about serving the poor, the overlooked and those living on the margins. Her love of community was the catalyst for our work at Advance OC.

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

Advisory Committee Members

AdvanceOC 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 AdvanceOC