Political Action Committee (PAC)

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.

Tony Smith

OCEA PAC Vice Chair

Tony, a Utility Worker/Driver at the Orange County Superior Court, was hired in 2017. He became an OCEA member the same year, a Steward in 2018, and an OCEA PAC Member in 2022 . He is also a member of the 2022 Court Bargaining Team. Tony wants to be elected to the board because labor and workplace rights are a passion of his and he wants to do everything in his power to elevate the working class. He enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with family.

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.

Courtney Kesinger

OCEA PAC Member

Courtney has been a County Employee and OCEA member since 2006. She currently serves as a steward and Chair of the OC Public Libraries Labor Management Committee. Dedicated to civic engagement, she has volunteered with organizations like Grassroots Democrats and Postcards to Swing States, focusing on voter outreach and advocacy. Courtney is committed to keeping members informed and connected through consistent communication efforts.

Cyntia Pena

OCEA PAC Member

Biography coming soon.

Huda Bayaa

OCEA PAC Member

Huda has been a County employee and OCEA member since 2017, and has served as a steward since 2019. She is an active participant in the HCA Labor Management Committee, and a member of OCEA's political action, and legislative committees. Huda has also supported past negotiations, attended rallies, and engaged in union outreach. Beyond OCEA, she has over a decade of nonprofit service and advocacy, including national lobbying for mental health coverage, demonstrating her deep commitment to public service and worker representation.

Jhosue Perez

OCEA PAC Member

Jhosue is a Defense Investigator I with the Orange County’s Public Defender’s Office. He was hired in 2012 and joined OCEA almost immediately. He became a Steward in 2016. Jhosue believes that getting involved is the best way to take responsibility for resolving workplace issues. He is not one to leave things for others to do. As a Steward, Jhosue takes a hands-on approach in talking to coworkers and encouraging union membership and participation. He brings the same philosophy to the PAC. Jhosue belongs to the millennial cohort of County workers and wants to bring that perspective to OCEA’s political activities. Jhosue enjoys spending time with his parents and siblings and loves to play soccer on the weekends. He enjoys traveling and is looking forward to a trip to Italy.

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.

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.

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.

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.