Orange County Human Relations Council

Profile Not Current (Last updated: Jan 09, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Mrs. Alison Edwards

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Alison Lehmann Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, has been involved with the organization since 1998. She served as program director for the BRIDGES program and then Deputy Director of the organization before becoming CEO in late 2017. Alison has a passion for leadership and has served as a leadership trainer and speaker. Alison earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies and American Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned her Master of Arts in Cultural Studies from Claremont Graduate University. The fundamental framework of OC Human Relations’ Community Building, Mediation, and BRIDGES programs are empowerment strategies rooted in grass roots organizing, diverse leadership development, and creative conflict resolution.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 27
Number of Part-Time Staff 0
Number of Volunteers 100
Number of Contract Staff 0

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 1
Caucasian 5
Hispanic/Latino 10
African American/Black 2
Asian American/Pacific Islander 9
Native American/American Indian 0
Gender
Male 0
Female 0
Not Specified 27

CONTACT

Orange County Human Relations Council

1801 E. Edinger Ave
#115
Santa Ana, CA 92705

info@wearegroundswell.org

Phone: 714-480-6570

wearegroundswell.org/