President and Executive Director

Jennifer Trubenbach

Jennifer Trubenbach is the President and Executive Director of "Operation of Hope". Often called the "Daughter of the Doctor of the Poor", Jennifer manages all of Operation of Hope's public speaking engagements, grant-writing and fundraising efforts, surgical supply inventories, donations, travel logistics, volunteer staff as well as the day-today operations on each surgical mission. She works closely with the Embassies of each country as well as the respective governments and private citizens. Jennifer and Beloved were named People magazine "Heroes Among Us" on CNN's All Star Hero Tribute, Thanksgiving night, 2008, after bringing to the United States, a young boy needing complex surgery after a land mine blew off the lower portion of his face. She received a "Well Done Award" by Kingdom Assignment and was named by Metro magazine as "OC Top 25 Business People", in 2009. She is proud to be Beloved's "American Mom".

Jennifer's previous career spanned more than 20 years in the corporate field; as a consultant to a Fortune 10 company, a flight attendant/trainer, and a corporate trainer. She holds a Masters in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University and was honored as Pepperdine University's 2009 "Distinguished Aluma" as well as, Distinguished Aluma of the Year 2009 from Azusa Pacific University. She and her husband, Ted have one daughter, Mari Mora Trubenbach., Mari's been a volunteer on eight missions and she currently attends George Washington University in Washington, DC.

Jennifer is available for speaking engagements. She was a featured speaker at such events as the Harvard University, Women's Leadership Conference, (2010) commencement speaker at Pepperdine University (June 2009), Azusa Pacific University, Community Presbyterian Church, West Covina and MOPS organizations. She has been featured on SIRRUS radio and KABC. If interested in having her share the story of Operation of Hope and "The Power of a Smile", please contact her directly at jtrubenbach@cox.net or 949 463-1795.

Marketing & Development Director/Secretary

Stephen Clawson

Stephen Clawson is the Marketing and Development Director for Operation of Hope. Stephen graduated from the University of Oregon in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Fine and Applied Arts. With 20+ years of marketing experience, Stephen's client base includes Nike, adidas, Hilton Hotels, The Bronx Zoo, The California Academy of Sciences, Woolrich, Columbia Sportswear and Patagonia. Stephen creates, manages and produces all marketing material as it relates to Operation of Hope's fundraising and media needs. Stephen is also a key officer on Operation of Hope's development team, raising the funds needed for current and future surgical missions.

Stephen lives in Portland, Oregon and enjoys cooking, home improvement projects, photography, cycling and spending time with his three children.

Vice President

Ted Trubenbach

Ted Trubenbach, a licensed Marriage, Family, Child Therapist has had a private practice in Santa Ana, California for the past 20 years. He has a Masters in Psychology from Chapman University and is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University. An avid road bike rider, Ted enjoys participating in various bike events throughout California and has volunteered in Zimbabwe. Africa as a member of the Operation of Hope team.