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!
OCEA Special Events Update: Snow Activities & More Special Events!
February 14, 2024
Don't miss members-only discounts for Big Bear, Snow Valley & more!
Feb. 13 at CAS & CAN: OCEA Members Only "Steps to Financial Freedom"
February 6, 2024
Do you have a budget and/or financial goals? If not, would you like to?
Valentine's Sweepstakes: Win a $100 Target Gift Card!
February 5, 2024
We’re celebrating Valentine's Day with Orange County's Credit Union & OCEA members by hosting a special sweepstakes!
Voting Begins Now for March 5 Primary Election!
February 5, 2024
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has mailed ballots for the March 5 Primary Election! Starting Feb. 6 drop off locations will also be open.
Your Retirement Security: Adele Tagaloa Becomes OCERS Chair
January 30, 2024
OCEA Board Member Adele Tagaloa—who was twice-elected to the OCERS Board of Trustees to protect your retirement security—was selected by her fellow trustees as Board Chair for 2024. Adele is the first woman of color, and second woman overall, to become Chair in nearly 80 years of OCERS existence.
REGISTER TODAY: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan Jan. 30, Feb. 21 or March 13
January 25, 2024
Come and learn the ins and outs of your County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
APPLY NOW: 2024 PORAC Scholarship Grant
January 18, 2024
Eligible members can apply now for a $2,000 scholarship to help offset education fees. The deadline to apply to the Sacramento PORAC office is March 8, 2024.
What's Driving Auto Insurance Rates? (And What You Can Do About It!)
January 17, 2024
Velece Insurance reports auto insurance rates are rising across the board. That’s due to several factors including increases in driving, accidents and inflation.
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY STEWARDS
Kendall Ackroyd
Alfonso Alvarez
Victor Arizmendi
Adrian Bogarin
Denise Boyd
Felicia Burkeman
Myrtle Campos
Shannon Captain
Monica Caudle
Yajaira Cervantes
Daniel Cruz
Eva Cruz
Jose Flores
Cheryl Fuller
Jose Gomez
Michelle Grahovac
Tricia Guinto
Stephanie Hardy
Minda Herman
Laura Hosfeld
Pamela Johnson
Jeff Kanarek
Randy Lopez
Stephanie Marquina
Debra Martin
Santiago Mendez
Michael Mestas
Jazmin Morales Rosas
Julie T. Ngo
Alma Nichols
Angela Perez
John Provencio
Vanessa Razo
Rhonda Reed
Christina Tompkins
Mariluz Torrez
Frances Tu
Dena Turrietta
Veronica Valadez
Rosa Valencia
Susana Vasquez
CJ Wilkerson
Lois Wilson
Doug Windsor
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
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Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Specialist
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Louis “Louie” Gurrola
Labor Relations Representative
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Charles Leon
Labor Relations Representative
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Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
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Kerensa Schupmann
Labor Relations Representative