Who We Are

Frank Tucker

Anne Truex

As a former OUSD educator for 42 years, Anne Truex leads with a deep commitment to equity and excellence. From teacher to principal to Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, she possesses a veteran background in education and leverages her knowledge to support the organization.

Todd Hanson

Todd Hanson is the Chief Operating Officer at the Council on Aging – South California, a nonprofit focused on aiding seniors and adults with disabilities. Having served the Orange County Community Foundation for over 20 years and coached several student sports teams, Todd is heavily involved in fostering a thriving community.

Christine Deihl

Christine Deihl is an alum of Orange Unified Public Schools. She has been a member of the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of Assistance League for 6 years, where she supported fundraising efforts and served as the Secretary.

Rosei Goldsmith

Rosei Goldsmith, an LA County transplant who has called Orange home since 1993, recently retired from the Orange Unified School District after 20 years of service. During her career, she held diverse roles including IT technician, community liaison, school registrar, and district webmaster and social media manager, earning OUSD Employee of the Year in 2018. A dedicated community volunteer, Rosei has supported local schools and youth programs through leadership and service with elementary foundations, softball leagues, and the Orange County School of the Arts Foundation.

Nicol Jones

Nicol Jones is a member of the Villa Park City Council, and has served on numerous organization boards and continues to be a driven advocate for OUSD students and their wellness. She played an integral role in launching the first Wellness Center in the district and continues to lend her insight to other educational projects and funds that positively impact children.

Whitney Amsbary

Whitney Amsbary is an Orange resident of over 40 years and a proud parent of 2 OUSD graduates. After working 32 years as a teacher at Nohl Canon, she retired in June 2021, but continues to make a positive and meaningful difference in the OUSD community with her educational background.

Wendi Forrest

Wendi Forrest is a champion for public school education. She has extensive experience in fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit leadership, proven by her membership in the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of Assistance League and the PTSA Board at an OUSD school. Her love for diversity, educational equity, and nonprofit work drives Wendi to make OUSD the destination school district.

Kennedy Schaal

Kennedy Schaal is the CEO at a private biotech company located in Orange. She has been a member of the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of Assistance League for seven years, serving in various roles. Raised in the Long Beach Unified School District, Kennedy is deeply familiar with the public school system and remains committed to working towards its improvement.

Ron Esparza

Ron Esparza operates a successful State Farm Agency in his hometown of Orange. He uses entrepreneurship to give back to his community by coaching youth sports and has served on various boards, including Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Community Foundation of Orange.

David Scott

David Scott is an OUSD alum and currently serves as the lead preacher at Canyon Church in Anaheim Hills. He is a sitting board member on the Family Advisory Council at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and has previously served on PTSA boards as well as president of the FUNCO Preschool Co-op. His personal conviction to serve others is the guiding principle of his life.