01/28/2026
💫 We are honored to share that TLN's co-founder, Anna Lisa Lukes, has been re-elected Chair of the Orange County Workforce Development Board for a fourth consecutive year.
👏 The Board oversees a regional workforce system investing tens of millions of public dollars annually, serving tens of thousands of career seekers, and partnering with hundreds of employers, educators, and community organizations to ensure Orange County’s workforce is skilled and competitive. It plays a central role in aligning workforce investments with high-growth industries, strengthening employer engagement, and expanding access to career pathways for youth, veterans, and individuals facing barriers to employment.
💯 While there are more than 500 OC-based NGOs that list workforce as part of their work, the Board is the only regional public workforce system in Orange County. We are one of 46 Boards in California, and one of nearly 600 nationwide.
💥 Under the Board’s leadership and the work of a dedicated and talented staff, Orange County continues to advance sector-based workforce strategies, accountability for public funding, and partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes for both workers and businesses.
Anna Lisa said, "I am grateful for the trust of my fellow Board members and staff, and the County of Orange Board of Supervisors, and excited to keep doing the work that connects people to opportunity and businesses to talent. Thank you to an exceptional subset of the Board for accepting my personal invitation to serve on the Executive Committee. "
If you are an employer (of any size) or an individual who would like to learn more or get connected, reach out and get plugged in. 🤝
