As lifelong supporters of the arts, Suzanne and James Mellor retained dual residencies in Washington, D.C. and Laguna Beach before settling permanently in Laguna in 1996 following James’ retirement as Chair and CEO of General Dynamics Corporation.

Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund (WPF) members work to empower women and children to realize their full potential, to break the cycle of poverty and create generational change. 

Born and raised in Taiwan, Anne Shih immigrated to the U.S. with her husband in 1979. She joined the Bowers Museum’s Board of Governors in 1996 and has been instrumental in its success.

The Illumination Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing targeted, interdisciplinary services to the most vulnerable homeless population in the county. Since the beginning, it has been the organization’s mission to break or prevent the cycle of homelessness.

After working at a large law firm for several years, Laurie Rowen and Erin Giglia co-founded Montage Legal Group in 2009. Montage is a network of freelance attorneys with impressive credentials from top law schools and training in prestigious firms, who work remotely for law firms seeking hourly legal assistance. 

Antis Roofing symbolizes itself as a shepherd in the community, purposed by keeping families safe and dry. The company philosophy is “the more we give, the more we grow.”

Capital Group, home of American Funds, is proud of its environment where great ideas are allowed to flourish and associates are bound by a common purpose and a shared set of values. Through Capital Cares, the company invests in its associates’ highest convictions with regard to philanthropy and community outreach. 

Grace Cross, a 12-year-old with cerebral palsy, works hard to not let her disability define her. She was born 26 weeks premature with a 10% chance of survival and little hope of walking or talking.