About Us

Patricia Ann Freitag is a military spouse who has spent the last 20 years as a public servant leader. She is an award-winning ambassador with the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a former Naval Ombudsman, and she has served every school, church, and community she has been a part of with her whole heart. She is recognized for her ability to impact lives through active engagement and advocating for the needs in her community.

Patsy is known for her tenacious spirit and loving approach to reaching people regardless of their background, history, or culture. She is a graduate of the International School of Ministry, as well as a recent graduate of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs (also known as LBJ Women’s Campaign School) at the University of Austin. She is a valued no-nonsense leader with an admirable attitude who is always working with the best interest of the people in mind.

Americans are living longer, thanks to medical advancements, but they’re often unable to access or afford care. A daughter of educators, Dr. Parmis Khatibi was exposed to and embraced science early – teaching and treating the underserved is in her DNA. She spends her days with patients fighting opioid addiction and other life-threatening diseases. Away from the clinic, she’s fighting stereotypes and lifting up young women. Dr. Khatibi is a leading expert on mental health and wellness services. She provides clinical care to the most vulnerable community members suffering from mental health and addiction.

Parmis is engaged in solving some of the most pressing issues of our global economy and has served as Chairwoman for the World Affairs Council of Orange County, an Orange County Board of Supervisors Appointee to the HIV Planning Council, and is currently the statewide President for California Women’s Leadership Association and Chair, Generations Council of Farhang Foundation.

Cecilia Hong Park is an Orange County native with a passion for the intersection of politics and law. Prior to practicing law, Cecilia served as a legislative aide to numerous elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government where she served as a Communications Director, Policy Advisor, Field Representative, and Scheduler.

Cecilia is Senior Counsel at the national firm of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP where she specializes in labor and employment law defending companies of all sizes. With a deep passion and commitment to serving the community, Cecilia continues to assist in political campaigns, sits on various community service and nonprofit boards, and coordinates a pro bono legal clinic through her board involvement with the Orange County Korean American Bar Association.

She speaks Korean and French, and received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communication and Communication Management respectively from the University of Southern California, and her Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law.

Meghan McNulty has a diverse background with a Bachelors of Science degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California, a law degree from Southwestern Law School, and is a licensed attorney in the state of California with a passion for lab work. It was during her experience in biotechnology and the medical device industry that she became interested in wealth management. Having been a part of several venture start-ups, Meghan experienced first-hand the value of a coordinated approach to managing wealth. Taking inspiration from the scientific approach, she reached out to professionals and leaders in their field interested in collaboration who also held transparency and integrity as foundational to their business approach. Since 2014, this model has expanded and is now Wealth Advisory Lab.

In addition to building the WAL network and building bespoke wealth solutions, Meghan is active in the community and serves as an Art Commissioner for the city of Newport Beach. She is active on the board of directors of Newport Beach Foundation and New Majority Orange County. She has contributed to Newsmax Finance and has written several op-eds on women in business, forward moving leaders, community issues, and influencers.

Neeki Moatazedi is a first‑generation Iranian American with deep roots in Orange County, where her family’s immigrant experience shaped her commitment to hard work, community, and public service. After earning a degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Film and Television, she built a career that bridged media, storytelling, and strategic leadership, eventually moving into project and program management for a major utility.

Driven by a lifelong dedication to civic engagement and a belief in the power of local government, Neeki stepped into public service in her hometown. She won a highly competitive race for city council, becoming the first female Iranian American elected to a council seat in Southern California, a milestone that reflected both her trailblazing spirit and the growing diversity of the region.

During her tenure, Neeki went on to lead her city as Mayor through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic. She championed programs to support local businesses, strengthened community engagement, and worked to ensure that residents stayed connected and informed during a time of uncertainty.

Outside of work life, Neeki finds joy in the simple things: spending time with her family, being a girl scout troop leader, cooking, and being outdoors. Her journey continues to be shaped by her heritage, her community, and her belief in service that uplifts others.

Antonella Castro is a practicing lawyer specializing in real estate transactions, financing, construction, and general business transactions. Antonella graduated Cum Laude/Order of the Coif from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She has been named as a Southern California Super Lawyers’ Rising Star 2018-2020.

She earned her undergraduate degrees in Crime, Law, and Society, and Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California, Irvine, where she was a member of the NCAA Division I women’s tennis team and Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

After earning her law degree, Antonella began her professional practice as a real estate associate at the top global firm of Paul Hastings, where she had a robust practice representing borrowers, lenders, private equity groups, developers, technology and social media companies, institutional investors, landlords and tenants in large-scale real estate transactions.

Currently, Antonella works as an outside counsel, providing legal advice to several corporations, including private equity funds, social media giants, construction and development departments, telecommunication companies, and aquatic and sporting companies.

Antonella is a passionate volunteer and philanthropist. In Orange County, she is actively engaged with several local nonprofits and civic organizations. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Orange County United Way, member of its Executive Committee and Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee. She previously served as the Leadership Chair for the United for Student Success initiative from 2020-2025. She is the current Chair of the Newport Beach Foundation, an organization whose mission is to ignite the next generation of Newport Beach civic, philanthropic and business leaders, Antonella is responsible for launching a scholarship for graduating high school seniors and runs the Distinguished Citizen Program which has graduated approximately 400 Newport Beach residents. A large number of these graduates go on to serve the City either on a board, committee, commission or foundation. Antonella, joined the Newport Beach Public Library Board of Trustees in 2023, and is serving her second term as Vice Chair. Additionally, Antonella is a member of National Charity League Juniors where she serves as Vice President of Philanthropy, and she recently joined the Friends of Oasis as an Advocate Board member.

Antonella resides in Newport Beach, California, with her husband, Bradley Schumacher, and three young children.

Alexandra Taylor is a PR Strategist and Advisor operating at the intersection of brand, media, and government relations.

Known for her elite network and edge, she positions and propels OC’s most disruptive brands, including Happy Dad, Atrius, Burkhart Bros & Lounge Group- and leads high-stakes campaigns for figures like OCDA Todd Spitzer, Mayor Joe Stapleton, and Andrew Gruel. A multi-year OC Business Journal Women in Business honoree, she’s been featured on The Daily Wire, Breitbart, Fox Business, and Digital Social Hour.

Cynthia Kaui serves as the Public Information Officer for the Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office, where she leads all internal and external communication efforts. In this role, Cynthia oversees employee relations, media and government relations, and community engagement. She manages department communications with taxpayers, stakeholders, employees, and the media, and is responsible for crafting press releases, managing media inquiries, and maintaining the department’s internet and intranet sites. Cynthia also serves as the department’s Custodian of Record, managing Public Records Act inquiries, and oversees the administration of the department’s PRA database.

With extensive experience in government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Cynthia excels in public relations, branding, and social media strategy. She has successfully led initiatives in media relations, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach, often serving as an on-the-record spokesperson.

Prior to her current role, Cynthia implemented strategic communications campaigns in healthcare, information technology, and small business sectors. She has also supported political campaigns and elected officials through public relations and stakeholder engagement. As a producer and writer for a national television network, she covered breaking news, elections, and major national stories in a dynamic newsroom environment.

A San Diego native, Cynthia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of California, San Diego. Her accomplishments have earned her recognition as an Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence Winner by the San Diego Business Journal, a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs, and a Visionary Volunteer by the Philippine American Business Improvement and Development Organization.