Orange County Human Relations Council
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
Phone: 714-480-6570