”Serving Teens & Young Adults in Need” with Chris Simonsen

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with Chris Simonsen, CEO of Orangewood Foundation, a powerful nonprofit in Orange County dedicated to helping teens and young adults—especially those who’ve experienced the foster care system or homelessness.

Chris shares his personal journey from a high-level finance executive at AAA to leading one of the region’s most respected nonprofit organizations. He opens up about the career pivot that brought him deeper fulfillment and how servant leadership shapes his approach today.

We also dive into the incredible programs Orangewood offers—from transitional housing and life-skills development to mental health support—and how these services are changing the lives of young people navigating enormous challenges.

 

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