Chief Executive Officer
Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA)
Santa Ana, California
Yesenia Velez Ochoa is the Chief Executive Officer for the Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA). Prior to joining MECCA, Yesenia served as the executive director for Oak View Renewal Partnership where she led key community initiatives focusing on long-term community impact and sustainability through collaborative efforts. Other positions have included Director of Community Development for Orange County United Way and Program Officer for the Merage Foundation for the American Dream where she developed programs engaging non-profits, public and private agencies for the economic empowerment of minority groups. She is currently the immediate past chair for the Orange County Community Housing Corporation’s Board of Directors where she has volunteered 15 years. Throughout her career, Yesenia has served on various committees and advisory boards dedicated to creating access and awareness of services for the underserved.
Poster 105 - Context-aware Housing Navigation to Support Mental Wellbeing in Older Adults
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM MDT