Alison Edwards

Chief Executive Officer
OC Human Relations Council

Alison Edwards serves as chief executive officer of OC Human Relations Council, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit dedicated to making Orange County a better place for all people to live, work, go to school, and do business. The organization addresses prejudice, discrimination, and conflict through collaborative and inclusive efforts, which is the key to developing successful leaders and a more equitable future. As CEO Edwards provides the tools and experiences for local leaders to create change in their spheres of influence by addressing inequality and justice. OC Human Relations creates spaces where individuals can ask questions about differences and inequities, have the time to process the impact of bias and discrimination, and have the institutional support to prioritize the needed changes. The organization has grown to provide a variety of services from conflict resolution to anti-hate education.