Leti Guerrero

OCEA President | Trustee of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust | OCEA PAC Member

Leti, an Investigator at O.C. Public Defender, was hired in 2005. She joined OCEA the same year and became a steward in 2019. Leti became a Board member in 2023 and Board President in 2026. She has been a member of OCEA’s Legislative Committee, Budget Committee, and Political Action Committee, as well as an OC Labor Federation Delegate. She was previously employed by UCI Medical Center where she was also a union steward and participated in their PAC. Prior to her employment, she was a volunteer at a local hospital. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and traveling.

Maria Corona

OCEA First Vice President | Chair of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust

Maria, a Staff Assistant at Orange County Health Care Agency, Government Affairs and Communications, was hired in July 2000 and joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2003 and advancing to Board Member in 2008. Currently, Maria serves as OCEA First Vice President, Chair for the OCEA Health and Welfare Trust, and a member of OCEA’s Budget Committee. Maria has actively volunteered in OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fairs and served on bargaining teams, phone banking campaigns, and precinct walks. Her previous leadership roles include OCEA Second Vice President, Treasurer, Insurance Officer, and OCLF Delegate. She is a recipient of OCEA’s Presidents and Civic Engagement awards. Within her agency, Maria is an active member of the HCA Labor Management Committee. As the most senior board member, Maria is a trusted resource for sharing institutional knowledge and guiding new board members.

Erick Castellanos

OCEA Second Vice President

Erick is a Senior Investigator with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. He joined the County in 2005, became an OCEA member the following year, and a Steward in 2016. Erick was appointed to the Board of Directors in April 2021 and elected OCEA Secretary in 2023. Erick has stood with his co-workers by participating in OCEA rallies supporting contract bargaining. Erick was named Investigator of the Year in 2015 by his department, and Investigator of the Year in 2018 by the California Defense Investigators Association. In his spare time, Erick participates in church activities such as clothing and food drives for those in need. His role on the Board offers him a chance to further his advocacy on behalf of members and have an even stronger voice against unfair treatment in the workplace.

Michael Garcia

OCEA Secretary | OCEA PAC Chair

Michael, an Information Technology Supervisor at the Clerk-Recorder’s Information Systems Unit, was hired in 2003. He joined OCEA upon hire, and then became a Steward in 2019. He was awarded the OCEA Presidents Award in 2020 for his advocacy as a workplace Steward for his coworkers. He is currently the OCEA Political Action Committee (PAC) Chair, is a member of the Legislative Committee, serves as a member of the County IT Committee, and as a negotiations team member. Michael also served recently as a delegate to the CA Federation of Labor Unions. He especially enjoys representing OCEA members and believes in giving a voice for fairness and equality in the workplace.

Lesley Trejo

OCEA Treasurer

Lesley, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division Supervisor of Forensic Operations, joined OCEA upon hire in 1989 and became a steward in 2017. She serves on the Legislative Committee and was appointed as a Board Member in 2023 and as Treasurer in 2026. She is an ardent OCEA advocate and frequent phone banker who works every weekend for a local funeral home where she has the privilege of helping others during some of their toughest times. One of Lesley’s greatest career achievements came in 2022 when she was named the recipient of the OCEA Greg Fuller Spirit Award, honoring her compassion and desire to help others and drive the spirit of the labor movement.

Angelo Lugo

OCEA Insurance Officer | Chair of the OCEA Legislative Committee | OCEA PAC Member

Angelo, an IT Network Engineer II for the Health Care Agency, was hired in 2000. He joined OCEA in 2001, became a Steward in 2014 and was appointed to the OCEA Board of Directors in Sept. 2018. He currently serves as OCEA's Insurance Officer, Chair of OCEA’s Legislative Committee, member of the OCEA Budget Committee and PAC, OC Labor Federation Delegate, and Health Fair volunteer. Angelo has been on multiple bargaining teams and has also been a leader on the County IT Committee where he has solved tough issues caused by outsourcing. He says that outsourcing of any County job is unacceptable, and he is ready to dedicate his IT negotiation experience to protecting the jobs of his fellow OCEA co-workers. One of his interests is in mentoring younger County workers who will one day lead both the County and the union in making our community a better place.

Joel Archer

OCEA Board Member

Joel, an HVAC Building Maintenance Supervisor at OC Public Works, began at the Superior Court in 2017. He later joined the County of Orange at John Wayne Airport in January 2023 and transitioned to OC Public Works in September 2024, where he currently serves. He has been an OCEA member for since 2018 and became a steward in 2021. He serves on OCEA's Legislative Committee and has participated in court negotiations, attended the OCEA Leadership Conference, and served at hot doggers at John Wayne Airport. With experience in both the Courts and County agencies, Joel brings a unique perspective to his role. He is known for his helpfulness and desire to make a positive impact for all members. Outside of work, Joel enjoys outdoor activities, particularly hiking and traveling, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Arrocha

OCEA Board Member

Biography coming soon.

Iriss Barriga

OCEA Board Member | Trustee of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust | OCERS Trustee

Iriss Barriga, a Senior Child Support Specialist, was hired in 1997. She joined OCEA upon her hiring and became a steward in 2018. Iriss was appointed to serve as a Trustee of the Heath & Welfare Trust in May 2019 and as a member of the Board of Directors in 2021. She has served on the Scholarship Committee, Budget Committee, and negotiations team. She volunteers with the annual OCEA Health Fair by bringing goodies and swag bags to her co-workers who can’t attend. She is proud to be part of helping offer affordable dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans that meet the needs of all county employees. She won recognition as a steward for organizing standing-room only membership meetings for her co-workers and proactively tackling workplace issues. Iriss is the go-to source for information and support at Child Support Services and for every county worker. Since January 2025, she is an elected member of the OCERS Board of Trustees, which oversees retirement and investments for Orange County public servants. During her spare time, she loves trying new foods and restaurants, watching movies, working out, and listening to music.

Patty Hernandez

OCEA Board Member | OCEA PAC Member

Patty works as an Office Technician for the Orange County Probation Department and has been an OCEA member since 2001. When she became a Steward in 2010, she took on the role of activist. She supports her labor brothers and sisters marching in the annual OC Labor Federation May Day event and demonstrates on behalf of unions fighting for the rights of working families. Patty has phone banked for worker friendly candidates helping California secure a super majority in the Capitol. She helped to defeat union busting efforts in the City of Costa Mesa. In recognition of her activism, Patty was named Orange County Labor Federation Delegate of the Year in 2017. She serves on OCEA’s Legislative Committee, and is a member of the OCEA Budget, Political Action and Scholarship Committees.

Frank Hernandez

OCEA Board Member

Frank, a Health Educator at OC Community Resources—Office on Aging, has served the County since 1997 and has been a proud OCEA member since 1998. Frank serves on the OCEA Legislative Committee and is deeply involved in union activism—from new employee outreach to district walks and public Board action. His leadership extends into public health, having served as President of the SoCal chapter of the Society for Professional Health Educators and coordinating cross-border community health initiatives with the Mexican Consulate. Frank’s decades of advocacy and grassroots experience reflect his lifelong commitment to social justice and empowering workers.

Thomas Hsiung

OCEA Board Member

Thomas Hsiung, a Sr. IT Applications Developer at the Health Care Agency, joined the County and OCEA on the same day in 2022. He began serving as a steward in 2023 and was elected to the OCEA Board in 2025. Thomas serves as a member of the OCEA Budget Committee as well as Co-chair on the HCA Labor Management Committee, where he helps facilitate communication between employees and management. He also contributed as an alternate on the 2023 County Negotiations Team, supporting collective bargaining efforts on behalf of OCEA members.

Mary Hunter

OCEA Board Member

Mary, a Paralegal with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, began her career in 2007, joining OCEA the same year. She became a steward in 2017 and has served on the bargaining team since 2018. Mary was elected to the OCEA Board of Directors in 2019 and currently serves on OCEA's Legislative Committee. She received OCEA’s President Award in 2019 for outstanding service and dedication to fellow OCEA members. She also received OCEA’s Distinguished Board of Directors Service Award in 2024 for her assistance with the Paralegal class study. She is a delegate to the Orange County Labor Federation and she consistently advocates for our members well-being. She participates in DA Labor Management Committee meetings where she addresses concerns with management and HR, volunteers at OCEA events, attends various political functions, and distributes OCEA swag to members in various agencies. Mary’s advocacy spans both professional and personal realms: she actively supports rescued animals, aids survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, assists those facing hardship, and is a Volunteer with the American Red Cross.

Richard Lopez

OCEA Board Member

Richard Lopez, a Surveyor III with OC Public Works, was hired in 2021. He joined OCEA the same year, becoming an OCEA steward in early 2023 and was appointed to the OCEA Board of Directors in October 2024. Richard serves as a member of OCEA's Legislative Committee as well as a delegate to the Orange County Labor Federation. During 2023 negotiations, he organized informational sessions to support co-workers and is a dedicated member of the Steward Advisory Committee. Richard also chairs the Planning Commission for Fountain Valley and has volunteered as a Little League umpire for many years, exemplifying his commitment to public service and community engagement.

Michael Mestas

OCEA Board Member

Michael is a Social Services Supervisor I with ten years of County service. He believes his experience in the Social Services Agency and his roles as a supervisor in various departments helps to create a path to sharing knowledge and solving problems for OCEA members and the union as a whole. An OCEA Steward for almost two years, he has had the opportunity to work with management while continually advocating for decent wages, fair benefits, good working conditions, and protections from unjust treatment. As a board member, he believes his direct knowledge of current working conditions will give OCEA up-to-date knowledge in assessing any issues to assist the union in responding to employee concerns and handling future negotiations. His parents came from Mexico in the 1950s and worked hard all their lives to give their family the opportunity at the American dream. This could not have been possible if they were not union members themselves. Unions are responsible for building the great American middle class. Michael says he is a true union man for life.

Lydia Samaan

OCEA Board Member

Biography coming soon.

John Sincock

OCEA Board Member | OCEA PAC Member

John is a Safety and Training Officer at CEO/Risk Management. He was hired by the County in 2002 and became an OCEA member in 2003. He serves on the OCEA Political Action, Budget, and Legislative Committees, and is also an Orange County Labor Federation delegate. John has played an active role in political campaigns, helping to fight the illegal layoffs of OCEA members in Costa Mesa and working to defeat Prop. 32—an anti-union initiative on the statewide ballot in 2012. He understands the role and the contributions of the Labor Movement in our country to advancing social justice and equality. He especially appreciates the positive impacts unions have had on the wages of all workers. John says that working families—now more than ever—have to defend their right to bargain collectively for the fair wages and benefits that protect working families.

Aimee Skochko

OCEA Board Member

Aimee, a Court Reporter at the Central Justice Center, was hired by the Orange County Superior Court in 2005. She joined OCEA the same year and became a Steward in 2017. She has served on Court negotiations teams and on Labor Management Committees with the Court's CEO and senior executives, attends OCEA Legislative Committee meetings, and has joined OCEA for Lobby Day in Sacramento. As a member of the Orange County Superior Court Reporters Association since 2005, she has served on its board for the past decade, including as President. She also served on the Board of Directors of the California Court Reporters Association from 2016 to 2023 and has chaired its Legislative Committee, testifying at legislative hearings and helping draft state law.

Adele Lopez Tagaloa

OCEA Board Member | OCERS Trustee

Adele began her career with the County in 2008 as an Extra Help trainer in the Registrar of Voters Office during the 2008 General Election. She was hired full time in 2009 and currently serves at the Registrar as a Vote Center Operations Specialist. She joined OCEA upon hiring and became a steward in 2012. Adele was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2018 and currently serves on the Budget Committee. Along with helping to maintain the democratic process in the county, she volunteers to phone bank for union-backed candidates and helps out at OCEA events whenever needed. Adele is committed to building power for workers by fighting alongside her OCEA Board colleagues for the fair wages and benefits working families depend on. Additionally, Adele is an elected member of the OCERS Board of Trustees, which oversees retirement and investments for Orange County public servants.