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Our People
Gloria Jetter Crockett
President and CEO
Monica Cabral
Wish Assist Manager
Katelynn McDougall Leguizamo
Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Azalea Sanchez
Wish Coordinator
Board of Directors
Komron Tarkeshian
Chairman
Jeff Lewis
Vice Chair
Mike Zemetra
Treasurer
Joffre Olaya, M.D.
Chair - Medical Advisory
Mark Carlos
Chair - Secretary/Governance
Carie Jernquist-Ferry
Chair - Community/Individual Engagement
Careers & Internships
At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.
We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions.
Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire does not sell any of your personal information, nor do we share this information with outside partners. Read more about our national Privacy Policy. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation Orange County & the Inland Empire spent 73% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 11% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 16% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY21 Audited Financial Statements, FY22 Annual Report or our latest 990.
We are proud to be a BBB Orange County & the Inland Empire Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Make-A-Wish® Orange County & the Inland Empire
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92602-1389
Make-A-Wish® Orange County & the Inland Empire, Riverside Office
Suite 110
Riverside, CA 92507