Introducing the 2025 Superheroes of Tustin

Tustin is blessed with extraordinary volunteers who go “above and beyond” to meet our community’s greatest challenges. They tutor students toward their dreams, care for seniors, coach youth, preserve our history, bring art to life, and meet urgent needs with a smile. They sing at community events, support veterans, and provide vital funds that keep our neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. If there’s a need in Tustin, a Superhero is on the front lines, ready to make a difference.

At the Superheroes of Tustin Awards Celebration on August 11th, the Tustin Community Foundation and guests came together to cheer, applaud, and celebrate these inspiring volunteers whose kindness strengthens our city and inspires us all. Please take the time to view all the pictures linked below. You’ll feel like you were there!

469 volunteers representing 101 unique Tustin area nonprofit organizations or schools have been named Superheroes of Tustin since 2009

Susan Anon

Recognized by

One Seed Community Garden

Ryan Bell

Recognized by the

American Legion Tustin Post 227

Libby Buckley

Recognized by the

Tustin Community Foundation

Renee Carlos

Recognized by

Soroptimist Int’s Santa Ana-Tustin

Lillyan Chandler

Recognized by the

Miss Tustin Scholarship Program

Mia Carla Dizon

Recognized by

One Seed Community Garden

Susan Dobak

Recognized by the

Foothill Communities Association

Ty Durand

Recognized by the

Tustin Area Senior Center

Janice Furniss

Recognized by

Hope Harbor

Hiromi Hiraoka

Recognized by the

Tustin Host Lions Club

Laurie Lovret

Recognized by the

Tustin Area Historical Society

Maria Manon Winger

Recognized by

One Seed Community Garden

Michele Markus

Recognized by the

Miss Tustin Scholarship Program

Jeff Meyers

Recognized by

Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts

Wendy Meyers

Recognized by the

Tustin Police Department

Beth Moore

Recognized by the

Assistance League of Tustin

James Moore

Recognized by the

Tustin Chamber of Commerce

Gerry Morales

Recognized by

CASA Orange County

Brett Olivier

Recognized by the

The OC Book Fair

Heidi Plummer

Recognized by

Veterans Legal Institute

Loveda Prescott

Recognized by the

Tustin Area Woman’s Club

Rosita Ramiriz

Recognized by the

Tustin Family & Youth Center

Silvana Sarkis

Recognized by the

Veterans Legal Institute

Heidi Stegmann

Recognized by the

Tustin Community Foundation

Lisa Tally

Recognized by the

Voices of Tustin

Lisa Telles

Recognized by the

Assistance League of Tustin

Cathy Threadgill

Recognized by

Family Promise OC

Mohan Upasani

Recognized by the

Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana

Laura Valencia

Recognized by

Dollars for Tustin Scholars

Sue Vranich

Recognized by the

Tustin Community Foundation

Krystal Williams

Recognized by

Family Promise of Orange County

Our Valor Alliance Sponsor

League of Extraordinary Humans

The Guardians of our Galaxy

The Justice League of Tustin

The Incredibles

Paula Ross

Applause for the Dynamo Corps

The Super Squad of the Stage

(in order of appearance)

The Voices of Tustin

Hon. John Nielsen

Tustin Mayor Pro Tem

Chief Sean Thuilliez

Tustin Police Department

American Legion Tustin Post 227

Color Guard

Hon. Beckie Gomez

Tustin Community Foundation Board of Directors

Superhero Johnny Johnson

Valor Alliance Sponsor

Blue Buoy Family Swim School

Erin Nielsen

Tustin Community Foundation

Hon. Stephen Choi

California State Senator

Hon. Lee Fink

Tustin City Council Member

Stephanie Edmunds

Representing Congresswoman Young Kim

Michael Tou

Representing Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris

Jenna Poffenberger

Representing Assemblyman Phillip Chen

Richard Santana

Representing OC Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento

Aldo Schindler

Tustin City Manager

Applause for the Dynamo Corps

Valkyrie Volunteers

*Committee Members

Len Avarbuch

Libby Buckley

Danielle Calle

Doreen Calle

Lauren Cohen

*Beckie Gomez

Sharon King

Jef Maddock

*Paula Ross

*Christine Uribe

Members of the Tustin Assisteens

Members of the Tustin Area Woman’s Club

and a special thank you to Stephanie Finn and her team with the City of Tustin

Members of the Tustin Area Woman’s Club

Members of the Voices of Tustin

Members of the Tustin Assisteens