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Board Members

Meet the dedicated individuals who provide leadership, expertise, and strategic direction to ensure the continued success of the Orange County Science & Engineering Fair.

100+
Years of Experience
12
Board Members
70
Years of OCSEF
40k+
Students Impacted

Executive Director

Leading OCSEF's mission to inspire and support the next generation of scientists and engineers through innovative STEM education programs and initiatives.

Elizabeth Cronin, PhD

Elizabeth Cronin, PhD

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Dr. Cronin oversees all OCSEF programs and operations, working closely with the board, volunteers, and community partners to advance STEM education throughout Orange County.

Executive Board

Our executive leadership team provides strategic direction and ensures the continued success of OCSEF. These dedicated leaders bring years of experience in education, science, and organizational management.

Robin Van Vorhis

Robin Van Vorhis

President

Arnold Shugarman, PhD

Arnold Shugarman, PhD

Treasurer

Maureen Allen

Maureen Allen

Secretary

Board Members

Our dedicated board members bring diverse expertise from academia, industry, and education to support our mission. Their collective experience guides OCSEF's programs and initiatives.

Morris Berger

Morris Berger

Co-Director of SRC

Gary Biehl

Gary Biehl

Director of Funding

Dean Gilbert

Dean Gilbert

Director of Outreach

Art Hasegawa

Art Hasegawa

Director of Judging

Daiga Helmeste, PhD

Daiga Helmeste, PhD

Co-Director of SRC

Jeremy Hsu, PhD

Jeremy Hsu, PhD

Board Member

Lisa Noce

Lisa Noce

Board Member

Sandy O'Day

Sandy O'Day

Board Member

John Wood

John Wood

Board Member

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OCSEF thrives through the dedication of volunteers and board members who share our passion for STEM education. Discover how you can contribute to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

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