Molly Salazar

Molly Salazar (she/her) is a community-focused professional dedicated to serving Orange County through community development, strongly emphasizing economic empowerment and workforce development. Growing up in economically diverse communities, she witnessed privilege and inequity, inspiring her commitment to fostering equitable opportunities.

Salazar’s work spans issue-advocacy organizations and the private sector, where she discovered her calling at the intersection of business and people operations. She is passionate about transforming how employees and job seekers are supported across industries.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and has shifted her career aspirations from global initiatives to creating meaningful impact locally. Salazar plans to earn HR certification and pursue a master’s in public administration. Outside of work, she is on a journey of self-discovery and exploring what it means to be a Filipina-American.