Overture Young Professionals is an exciting and dynamic Orange County-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of young professionals who raise funds to support arts education programs for a variety of non-profit arts groups. Overture was originally formed to raise funds for the Pacific Symphony’s arts-X-press music education program for middle school students. That program is now fully funded, so Overture has established its own non-profit organization. Overture Board of Directors:
Overture's goal is to increase its visibility within the community and solidify its position as the leading independent Young Professionals fundraising organization in Orange County. Overture accomplishes this goal through a variety of fun and dynamic events that offer young professionals a chance to network and raise funds while enjoying uplifting cultural experiences.
Overture has hosted numerous fun events, inlcuding themed wine tastings, a scavenger hunt aboard electric boats cruising Newport Harbor, cocktail parties and mixers, and a Race for the Music bicycle competition on the Balboa Peninsula.
Overture's most recent arts partners include The OC Performing Arts Center, The Laguna Playhouse, Arts OC, and the Newport Beach Nautical Museum.
Visit our events page for details of recent and upcoming events. Check out our photos of recent events.
Chairman/President: Chet Saguyod
Secretary (Pro-Tem): Christopher Trela
Treasurer: Shana Fife
Finance Director: Kevin Gray
Ways & Means Director: Steve Daxer
Membership Director: Laura Van Deudekom
Special Projects Director: Amber Tannyhill
Program Director: Shana Bannert
Marketing/PR Director: Christopher Trela
Social Media Director: Laura Robinson
Board Director: Chaz Abbott
Board Director: Karl Brunjes
Board Director: Trish Coury
Board Director: Cheryl Gates
Board Director: Kevin Gray
Board Director: Melissa Lizotte
Board Director: John McHugh
Board Director: Tal Peles-Gray
Board Director: Michelle Sayer