Project Youth OCBF offers programs and services that have been proven to make a positive impact on youth, their families, and our community.

Negative peer pressure, gangs, drugs, lack of parental support, economic disadvantage, and lack of resources are just a few risk factors that can mislead youth. The Project Youth programs fill a gap in our community for much needed intervention and services that can increase resiliency for youth to overcome challenges and move forward with accomplishment. We have dozens of incredible stories that demonstrate the effectiveness of our work.

Project Youth’s Board of Directors is comprised of more than 40 professionals, many of whom are from the local legal community. Our highly active board is responsible for fundraising, as well as managing, the resources of Project Youth. With such outstanding leadership and programs, it is no secret why Project Youth continues to grow into an outstanding charitable organization that changes the quality of life for so many youth and families.

Equally impressive is Project Youth’s staff, which I believe is the heart and soul of our programs. We are committed to carrying out the vision of Project Youth and ensuring that every child and parent who receives our services has the ability to feel a sense of achievement.

By learning about and supporting our organization, we hope you will come to appreciate the mission of Project Youth.

Sincerely,

Karen Ruan, Executive Director

NAME	POSITION	PROGRAM	(714) 480-1925
Noemi Cardenas	Bilingual Coordinator	Higher Education Mentoring Program	ext. 100
Nancy Garcia	Associate Director	Fund Development & Project SELF	ext. 108
Manny Gutierrez	Health Educator & Coordinator	¡Cuídate! & SHORTSTOP	ext. 114
Anissa Lozano	Bilingual Coordinator	Higher Education Mentoring Program	ext. 121
Martha Madrid	Associate Director	Diversion, Education & Health Programs	ext. 107
Nazly Restrepo	Associate Director	Clinical Services	ext. 102
Karen Ruan	Executive Director	Administration	ext. 101
Natalie Sanchez	Health Educator	¡Cuídate! & Youth Making Proud Choices	ext. 120
Kathleen Scatton	Controller	Administration	ext. 103
Frances Torres	Health Educator	¡Cuídate! & Madres Unidas	ext. 122
Sujei Vazquez	Assistant	Administration	ext. 111
Susana Vega	Health Educator & Bilingual Therapist	¡Cuídate! & Youth Making Proud Choices	ext. 104
Martha Veliz	Bilingual Coordinator	STOP SHORT of Addiction	ext. 119