Olive Community Services

Profile Current (Last updated: Jan 09, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Edreace Purmul

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Edreace is a seasoned nonprofit executive with nearly two decades of experience leading mission-driven organizations focused on community development, equity, and social resilience. Known for his ability to architect both vision and infrastructure, Edreace has guided grassroots initiatives and national institutions alike through transformational growth. His work spans coalition-building, strategic planning, and cross-sector collaboration—developing sustainable programs that respond to the unique cultural, economic, and spiritual needs of diverse communities. At organizations like the YMCA, Edreace applied a holistic leadership style grounded in ethics, operational rigor, and a deep belief in the power of place-based change. Combining his background in storytelling and marketing, he brings a rare ability to align organizational missions with compelling narratives that inspire stakeholders and unify teams. Whether working at the intersection of faith, neighborhood revitalization, or nonprofit governance, Edreace remains committed to building systems that elevate people and anchor progress.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 3
Number of Part-Time Staff 5
Number of Volunteers 20
Number of Contract Staff 3

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 0
Caucasian 0
Hispanic/Latino 0
African American/Black 0
Asian American/Pacific Islander 7
Native American/American Indian 0
Gender
Male 3
Female 4
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

Olive Community Services

328 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, California 92831

suzanne@olivecs.org

Phone: 714.643.6343

www.olivecs.org