Communications
Co-Chairs
Evan Markfield & Eleazar Yisrael
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The Communications Committee uses all forms of media, including the outside media, branch website, social media and e-newsletter, to keep local membership and community aware of critical civil rights issues and increase branch engagement.
Economic Development
Co-Chairs
Carol Small
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The Economic Development committee is dedicated to identifying and uplifting Black Businesses and entrepreneurs while providing community connections, resources and opportunities to establish and promote generational wealth.
Environmental & Climate Justice
Co-Chairs
TBD
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NAACP's ECJ program advocates for reducing harmful emissions, particularly greenhouse gases, advancing energy efficiency and clean energy, and strengthening community resilience and livability.
Health & Wellness
Co-Chairs
Rebecca Cerese
healthandwellness5689@gmail.com
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The Health and Wellness Committee is currently focused on supporting health education and access to health care in our community.
Criminal Justice
Co-Chairs
Vacant
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The Criminal Justice committee works to educate Orange County stakeholders on the racially disproportionate intent and impact of juvenile and criminal justice laws, policies, and practices with the goal of creating a more just and equitable system.
Education
Co-Chairs
Anissa McLendon
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The Education Committee seeks the establishment of a culture and environment in which all are valued and treated with respect, and all students are empowered to excel—with an elimination of current pervasive racial inequities in achievement and discipline.
Finance
Co-Chairs
Heather Brutz
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The Finance Committee is tasked with ensuring the overall financial health and success of the branch by overseeing financial policies and procedures and budget-related decisions, including developing an annual budget.
Housing
Co-Chairs
Delores Bailey
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The Housing Committee seeks to disseminate information and render such other assistance which may eliminate discrimination in housing.
Labor & Industry
Co-Chairs
Rev. Robert Campbell
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The Labor Committee seeks to improve the economic status of minority groups by working to eliminate discriminatory employment practices in industry and government.
Membership
Co-Chairs
Jonah Garson
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The membership committee seeks to increase and retain branch memberships. This committee organizes events for membership recruitment and engagement.
Religious Affairs
Co-Chairs
Lee Moavenzadeh
religiousaffairs5689@gmail.com
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The Religious Affairs Committee seeks to promote an educational program designed to give a moral and ethical interpretation to the civil rights struggle.
Youth Council
Officers
Visit the Youth Council page for complete list
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NAACP Youth and College Division is a courageous generation of intelligent, militant and effective youth leaders creating a world for all people to thrive. It's members are the future of leadership and advocacy in our communities.
Legal Redress
Co-Chairs
Jonathan Broun
legalredresscommittee5689@gmail.com
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The Legal Redress Committee seeks to support members of the community who are in need of legal advice and advocacy.
Political Action
Co-Chairs
Eugene Farrar
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The Political Action Committee seeks to increase voter registration and participation in our community and inform voters of local, national, and global legislation that impacts minority people.
Women in NAACP
Co-Chairs
TBD
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The Women in the NAACP (WIN) Committee seeks to enhance the leadership of women in the Association and to advocate for issues impacting women.
Youth Works
Co-Chairs
Lorie Clark and Valerie Campbell-Clark
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The Youth Works Committee seeks to support and guide youth and young adults in our community. The Youth Works Committee also supports and advises the work of the Youth Council.
Questions about our committee work? Email us!