Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Mr. Robert Santana

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Robert is a native of Santa Ana; after serving our country in the US Air Force, he returned home to impact the lives of young people in his community. His passion led him to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana. He started as a volunteer and mentor with the Club, and his relationship grew. As Director of Operations, he oversaw the expansion of the Club from a single site with 12 staff and 130 kids to six sites, 65 staff and over 1,000 children served daily. Within three years of his first visit, he became the Chief Executive Officer of a Club with a strong tradition and progressive approach to improving and expanding programs. Robert is active throughout Orange County and has become a resource to other non-profit groups. His background in law enforcement, business management, and child development creates a unique blend of experience, which leads to his effectiveness as community leader. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 OC Latinos for his impact and advocacy on the Latino community in Orange County and on OC Metro's 23rd annual "Hot 25" list of Orange County's most innovative and influential executives. As the leader of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, he has brought innovation, vision, and leadership to an organization with 77 years of impact. Under his leadership, this Club has become one of the premier Boys & Girls Clubs in the nation. His core values, along with his vision and passion, have enabled him to create a mission-driven culture for both the staff and Board at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. Robert holds an MBA with emphasis on organizational leadership from National University, a Bachelor of Science in Child & Adolescent Development and additional teaching certifications from California State University, Fullerton, and an associate degree in criminal justice and justice administration from Hawaii Pacific University.

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