Health & Welfare Trust

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.

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.

Crystal Swart

Trustee of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust

Crystal, a Behavioral Health Clinician II at the Orange County Health Care Agency, was hired in 2017. She joined OCEA the same year, and became a steward in 2023. Crystal has been a member of the OCEA Negotiations Team, is chair of the HCA Labor Management Committee (LMC) and the Team Excellence Awards. She also participates in the Steward Development Committee. With a background in business, finances, and advocacy, Crystal is committed to fairness and ethical practices. She has a history of public service, including time in the Peace Corps and involvement in charitable organizations.

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.

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.

Rhonda Reed

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

Rhonda, a Senior Office Supervisor at Orange County Social Services Agency's Children & Family Services, was hired in January 2002. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2023. Rhonda currently serves on the SSA/CFS Clerical Labor Management Committee and is a member of OCEA's Political Action Committee. She has participated on the Negotiations Team as an alternate and attended the 2024 OCEA Leadership Conference. Rhonda is a strong advocate for OCEA members, focusing on helping members receive the most optimal benefits plans to achieve piece of mind by having comprehensive medical, dental, and vision services.