South County Outreach

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Mr. LaVal Brewer

CEO/Executive Director Experience

LaVal Brewer is the proud President & CEO of South County Outreach in Irvine, CA, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent hunger and homelessness by helping people help themselves. LaVal possesses more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and more than a decade of experience in executive and development roles. LaVal grew up in South Los Angeles as part of a middle-class family that didn’t have a lot of money, but never went hungry and always had a roof over their heads. At 16, LaVal landed a part-time summer job at LA’s Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that would change his life by sparking his interest in the nonprofit sector. For 21 years, LaVal served in variety of leadership positions at YMCAs throughout Southern California, including nearly a decade’s tenure as Executive Director of three large branch facilities. He then brought his dedication and expertise to the role of Executive Director of Playworks Southern California, a nonprofit focused on bringing out the best in children through play by helping schools and districts make the most of recess. Just prior to joining South County Outreach, LaVal served as Director of Business Development and Partnerships at OneOC, an organization that helps Orange County’s nonprofits become as efficient and effective as they are passionate about their missions. While there, he led the organization to impressive growth through employee engagement and corporate partnerships. As President and CEO of South County Outreach, it is LaVal’s goal to transform the organization’s Food Pantry into a place where people who are in short-term crisis situations can feel like they are shopping for nutritious, healthy food in a normal grocery store environment without having to pay. He also hopes to partner with cities, funders, and corporate groups to create revenue that will allow the organization to help people who have fallen behind on rent and utility payments, and then find ways for people to better themselves so that they can ultimately escape the hunger and homelessness cycle. LaVal holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from Springfield College. He is actively involved in his community, serving as an Elder at the Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo. LaVal's commitment to community engagement is further demonstrated through his roles as the former Chair of the Family Solution Collaborative, where he led collaborative efforts to address family-related issues. Additionally, he serves as a member of the County of Orange Senior Citizen Advisory Council, the Board of the Public Law Center, and as a Commissioner for the City of Mission Viejo Planning Commission. Through his multifaceted involvement in these organizations, La Val showcases his dedication to both professional excellence and making a positive impact on society. LaVal resides in Mission Viejo with his wife and three daughters, who inspire him daily.

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