Board of Directors

Marguerite Adams

Marguerite E. Adams. If you are ready to invest in your personal development as a social impact leader, I may be the coach for you!

As a HR professional having worked for the 3rd largest OC employer for 30 years and as someone who invests in her own continuous development, my coaching style includes a consultancy aspect. Organization development, hiring, performance management and training are just some of the expertise areas that I bring to the table.

ECofOC clients have said that they value my ability to stick with them during the rough times and they appreciate my being present for them exactly where they are every time we meet.

John Benner

John Benner. It has been a great pleasure to have worked with OC nonprofits for the last 25 years specializing in strategic planning, non-profit funding, financial management, and board relationships, but mainly just listening and thinking together with my clients.

Volunteering and assisting the Orange County nonprofit community has been my second career. I have served on the boards of: Hoag Hospital, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Charitable Ventures, and The Cambodian Family. My business background of financial and general management positions with major national food drug chains has proven to be applicable to even the smallest of nonprofits.

Karen Haren

Karen Haren. Let me help you achieve your goals, resolve challenges and problems and lead others to accomplish your organization’s mission. My special areas of expertise are strategic planning, fund raising and development, board development, leadership and sustainable growth.

Prior to joining EC of OC in 2016, I had a 40-year career as a CEO for nonprofit organizations. I also bring a business perspective and I have an MBA. Most recently I was the CEO of a regional food bank that grew sustainably, received numerous recognitions and raised over $100 million during my tenure.

Monica Horner

Monica Horner. I am a non-profit fundraising professional, with more than 20 years of management and leadership experience working with local organizations dedicated to meeting human service needs in Orange County. With a proven track record of raising millions of dollars in the nonprofit industry, I specialize in donor cultivation, Board development and empowering teams with the vision and direction needed to exceed their fundraising goals.

As a seasoned Executive Coach with a demonstrated history of management coaching in the nonprofit industry, I help my clients identify and actualize their talents so they are able to reach their full potential by setting specific goals and solving difficult issues in a confidential setting.

Shaheen Husain

Shaheen Husain  is the Principal at Accelerating Impact, a practice focused on fundraising strategies for nonprofits. She is creating impact in Orange County with her involvement in Girls Inc., United Way, Working Wardrobes, and OneOC.

Shaheen’s career began in banking and shifted to architecture, then higher education, and nonprofits. Her personal and professional experiences have driven her to focus her efforts on education, income, and social responsibility, both on an individual and corporate level. Shaheen was born in Khartoum, Sudan and was educated on four continents before high school!

Martha Ryan

Martha Ryan. My professional background includes years of leadership experience in the corporate and consulting world. I have also served on multiple non-profit boards and I provide insight and guidance on leadership, strategic planning, board development and fund development.

I best serve my clients by helping them realize their full potential, as well as to recognize areas for growth, including helping them set goals, develop strategies and action plans. With these steps, coupled with holding them accountable, my clients become their very best.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith. I am the owner of Growth Source Coaching, an Orange County, CA based business and executive coaching company, that specializes in helping business professionals become extraordinary leaders, savvy business owners and confident marketing strategists. I co-hosts a business podcast called The Business Wingmen and is the author of, leadership Axioms- Timeless Principles for Leading in Business and Life.

I work to help non-profit executives to develop clarity and inner confidence. I will help you become a stellar communicator and a strategic thinker who will have executive presence. I will also teach you the very important skill of delegating.

Larry Tucker

Larry Tucker. Let me help you engage your staff and your board. My 25-year career consulting with clients on people issues, gives you access to my knowledge and experience in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retaining and engaging employees. Also, my experience in serving on nonprofits boards, including as chair, will provide you with valuable insights on board engagement, recruitment and development.

My experience also extends to working with nonprofit boards in developing effective board retreats and practical strategic plans, both of which require a comprehensive process of planning and partnering between staff and board.