The Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OAAC) will convene for a critical meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 am. The meeting will take place in the Main Conference Room at the County Operations Data Center, located at 1400 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705.

The agenda for the meeting includes important presentations and discussions pertinent to senior citizens in Orange County. Key presentations will feature updates on the OC CARES Master Plan for Aging, led by Liz Guillen-Merchant, Assistant Deputy Chief Operating Officer, and Chrislyn Nefas-Ferencz, Data Analytics Senior Manager from the County of Orange, Chief Executive Office.

In addition to the presentations, the meeting will cover several discussion items, including updates from the OAAC Matrix Ad-Hoc Committee, the Housing Security Ad-Hoc Committee, and the California Senior Legislature.

Claudia Harris, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Aging Services, will also provide updates from the OC Office on Aging, further emphasizing the Commission’s commitment to addressing the needs of older adults in the community.

The OAAC plays a crucial role in advising the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Office on Aging on issues affecting senior citizens. The Executive Committee includes:

– Chair: Rachel Owens
– Vice Chair: Howard Hart
– Secretary: Ken Higman
– Past Chair: Crystal Miles
– Members-at-Large: Sandy Stang, William Wong, and Amina Sen-Matthews
The commission is made up of 40 dedicated volunteer citizens.

The public is encouraged to attend OAAC meetings and engage in discussions on senior services in Orange County. For further information about meeting dates and times, interested individuals can call (714) 480-2801 or click here for the upcoming agenda. Those wishing to join the OAAC or its Executive Committee can download an application from the OAAC webpage (click here).

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals requiring accommodations for the meeting are advised to contact the Orange County Community Services office at (714) 480-6450 at least 72 hours in advance.