Social Services Agency
OCEA members in the Social Services Agency are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Social Services Agency plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Social Services Agency. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Social Services Agency. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
A Salute to OCEA Member Military Veterans
November 11, 2021
Today, we celebrate Veterans Day. For many of us, today is an opportunity to enjoy time off with our families and friends. However, many OCEA members, who work to keep our communities safe, will remain on the job today.
Only a few tickets left - Disney on Ice show at Honda Center
November 9, 2021
OCEA Special Events is offering discounts to the upcoming Disney on Ice presentation of, "Dream Big" at the Honda Center from Dec. 8-12! This one-of-a-kind show features some of your favorite Disney characters and stories brought to life on the ice with energy and artistry. The Honda Center is a fantastic venue centrally located in Anaheim.
Free Veterans Day Event at Heroes Hall
November 4, 2021
We want to tell you about an upcoming Veterans Day event at Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa on the grounds of the OC Fair & Event Center. The area was once known as the Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAAB) - a training camp for WW II era pilots and navigators. That history comes to life in a special exhibit re-opening 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.
Chris Prevatt wins re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement!
November 3, 2021
In a strong win for working families, OCEA 2nd Vice President and OCERS Trustee Chris Prevatt has won re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement. The election results were reported Tuesday by Neal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of Voters.
OCEA member Thanksgiving Sweepstakes is here!
November 3, 2021
This Thanksgiving, Orange County's Credit Union (OCCU) wants to show its appreciation to all of the public workers who make Orange County a great place to work and live.
OCEA Virtual Health Fair Opportunity Drawing--WINNERS!
November 1, 2021
The results are in! More than 10,000 bags of OCEA swag including special offers from our Health Fair sponsors and vendors have been distributed to OCEA members.
OCERS Election! Ballots due Nov. 2
October 29, 2021
I need your vote and I want to make sure your vote counts! Your OCERS ballot must be received - not postmarked - by the Registrar of Voters office by 9 a.m. November 2. Getting your vote AND getting your ballot in on time will help me to continue fighting for your retirement security at OCERS.
Two County supervisors meet with OCEA regarding CFS Social Worker issues
October 27, 2021
After working with many of you on longstanding issues like, excessive caseloads, undesirable schedules, recruitment challenges, and worker retention, it has become abundantly clear the County of Orange needs political leadership to affect positive change. It comes down to a simple equation: Resolving unreasonable caseloads and other critical workplace issues requires more resources than are currently available.
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY STEWARDS
Kendall Ackroyd
Alfonso Alvarez
Olivia Astran
Adrian Bogarin
Denise Boyd
Felicia Burkeman
Shannon Captain
Monica Caudle
Julian Cervantes
Yajaira Cervantes
Daniel Cruz
Eva Cruz
Jose Flores
Cheryl Fuller
Jose Gomez
Michelle Grahovac
Tricia Guinto
Stephanie Hardy
Minda Herman
Laura Hosfeld
Jeff Kanarek
Caryn Llewellyn
Randy Lopez
Chelsea Luevano
Jake Lyon
Stephanie Marquina
Santiago Mendez
Michael Mestas
Jazmin Morales Rosas
Julie T. Ngo
Alma Nichols
Angela Perez
Marie Price
John Provencio
Vanessa Razo
Rhonda Reed
Christina Tompkins
Mariluz Torrez
Frances Tu
Dena Turrietta
Veronica Valadez
Rosa Valencia
Lois Wilson
Doug Windsor
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Alyse DeCavallas
Labor Relations Representative
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Representative
Alisha Greene
Labor Relations Representative
Donika Nuñez
Labor Relations Representative
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
Kerensa Schupmann
Senior Labor Relations Representative