Parentis Foundation

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CEO/Executive Director

Mrs Janice Frechette-Artinger

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Janice Frechette-Artinger is the Executive Director of Parentis Foundation, where she leads Empowering Readers OC—an innovative intergenerational literacy program that enhances reading outcomes for children in underserved communities by engaging older adults as dedicated volunteer mentors. Since joining the Foundation in 2016, Janice has been instrumental in scaling the organization’s reach and impact through strategic fundraising, rigorous program evaluation, and compelling community engagement. Under her visionary leadership, Parentis Foundation has become a trusted and vital resource across Orange County, forming lasting partnerships with schools, community organizations, and public agencies. Her work emphasizes sustainable growth, generational connection, and a shared commitment to educational equity. Janice serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, the Passkeys Foundation Institute for Community Impact, and Templo Calvario Community Development. Most recently, she was appointed to the Orange County Board of Education Bright Futures Foundation, where she continues to champion literacy and lifelong learning as core pillars of community development. Her contributions have earned widespread recognition, including the 2022 Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Service to Youth Award and selection as a finalist for the Los Angeles Times B2B Orange County Inspirational Women Leadership Award. Driven by the belief that empowered readers create empowered communities, Janice is deeply committed to uniting generations through purpose-driven mentorship and educational opportunity.

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