OCCTAC NEWS

We are very proud to share the great news that our Founder and President, Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami, has been honored as an Everyday Hero by Everyday Heroes and Orange County Register. Please see here the story from Orange County Register: Everyday Heroes sponsor Fladeboe Automotive Group presented the Fladeboe Hero of the Year award, with President and CEO  Denice Fladeboe  giving the award to  Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami . As founder and executive director of Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, Jimenez-Hami serves at-risk and special-needs children by providing music and arts programs. Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami (center) holds up her Fladeboe Hero of the Year honor presented by Fladeboe Automotive Group CEO Denice Fladeboe (at left) at the Jan. 28 Everyday Heroes Awards gala alongside Register reporter Samantha Dunn (at right). Jimenez-Hami, who came from a humble background, is powered by the strong belief of her parents in the importance of a good education an...

Dear Amigos! This month we are celebrating 13 years! As you may imagine, it's never easy and we are so grateful for everyone's support and help. We can't do it without you. One person in particular is giving 1000%: Founder and president, Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami. Dr. Ana's commitment to our community has been recognized and honored repeatedly over the last few months and we are proud to share: Dr. Ana named as Everyday Hero by OC Register: PBS Orange County interviewed Dr. Ana in August on the Real Orange: http://video.pbssocal.org/video/2365060226/ and last but not least: NBC Latino featured Dr. Ana and OCCTAC: http://nbclatino.com/2013/06/24/latina-leaders-one-woman-helps-thousands-of-youth-with-creative-arts-center/ We have more exciting developments in the works so please stay tuned!