STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
• Completed a successful leadership transition following a significant midyear change in 2023. After Jana Hiraga, Executive Director since 2020, transitioned to new opportunities, Moorea Dickason was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and Nancy Roldán Johnson stepped in as Interim Executive Director. After eight months of mentorship, training, and coaching with a professional leadership coach, Moorea officially assumed the role of Executive Director in February 2024, ensuring continuity and stability in OCF’s leadership. • Marked a historic transition as co-founder Beth Hossfeld, LMFT, stepped down from the Board of Directors, becoming an advisor to OCF. For the first time in 27 years, OCF operates without a founder in a leadership role, reflecting the organization’s growth and long-term sustainability. • Completed the Executive Committee with the appointment of Vilma Caban-Vazquez as Secretary, joining Nancy Roldán Johnson (President), Christina Quaranta (Vice President), and Harsh Jadhav (Treasurer). This leadership team provides strong oversight, governance, and strategic direction to guide OCF’s next phase of growth. • Expanded board engagement and strategic planning at a two-day retreat in Chicago, reinforcing OCF’s mission, refining priorities, and strengthening board collaboration. • Evaluated and advanced a 10% budget increase for 2025, supporting expanded training access and program growth. • Implemented a new board governance portal with enhanced security and real-time collaboration tools.
ADVANCING STRATEGIC & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Revised OCF’s vision and mission for the second time in 27 years, reaffirming our commitment to empowering youth-serving professionals. • Enhanced board effectiveness by refining committee structures, defining deliverables, and recruiting new members aligned with OCF’s mission and Strategic Plan. • Published OCF’s first-ever Annual Report, increasing transparency, stakeholder engagement, and organizational accountability. ENHANCING FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & FUND DEVELOPMENT • Secured 64 training scholarships through a highly successful year-end campaign, advancing OCF’s strategic plan to diversify funding and deepen donor engagement while expanding access to critical training for youth-serving professionals. • Enhanced financial oversight by evaluating existing practices and implementing key policy updates, ensuring greater accountability, sustainability, and alignment with OCF’s strategic priorities.
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
• Launched OCF’s first Crisis Management Committee, proactively assessing risks and developing contingency plans to ensure organizational agility and preparedness for potential federal policy changes impacting youth-serving organizations.
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