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Meet the OCCTAC Team
Committed to Empowering Individuals & Communities

Welcome to the OCCTAC team page, where you get to know the passionate individuals who are the driving force behind our mission to nurture creativity, inspire learning, and transform lives through the arts. Our team is composed of dedicated professionals who bring their unique expertise and unwavering commitment to every program, class, and event we offer. 

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Phoebe Stanciell

Music
Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468

phoebes@occtac.org

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Lucas Carneiro

Music
Strings Coordinator

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714.547.5468 

lucasc@occtac.org

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Mark Dimalanta, M.D.

Visual & Media Arts /

SAUSD Engage360 Arts

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 

markd@occtac.org

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Joanny Sanchez, LLB

Day School

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 

joannys@occtac.org

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Axel Meléndez-Mercado

Mental Health &

Emotional Wellness​

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 

Axel@occtac.org

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Sherry Rubinstein 

Intake Specialist

Socialization

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714.547.5468 Ext. 302

sherryr@occtac.org

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Andrea Magaña

Youth Employment

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 Ext. 308

andream@occtac.org

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Johana Munoz

Home Visiting

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 

johanam@occtac.org

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Lesly Jimenez

Volunteer Outreach

Coordinator

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714.547.5468 Ext. 301

leslyj@occtac.org

Katie Cruz

Wraparound Arts & Tutoring

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 Ext. 305

katiec@occtac.org

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Bryan Morga

Assistant to the Executive Director

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714.547.5468 Ext. 309

bryanm@occtac.org

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Veronica Maldonado

Accounting

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714.547.5468 Ext. 306

veronicam@occtac.org

Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami

Founder

Executive Director

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714.547.5468 Ext. 307

ana@occtac.org

Carlos Beltran

Director of Arts Education

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714.547.5468 Ext. 303

carlosb@occtac.org

Rosa Garcia, MSG

EISOA

Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 Ext. 312

rosag@occtac.org

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Janett Merino

Family Mentoring
Program Coordinator

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714.547.5468 Ext. 310

janettm@occtac.org

Get to know the OCCTAC team, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions or to learn more about our programs. We are here to make a difference, one young heart and mind at a time. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of growth, discovery, and inspiration.

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