Assemblywoman Young Kim (R-Fullerton) recently announced that Cypress Mayor Mariellen Yarc has been named the 2016 Woman of the Year for the 65th Assembly District. Yarc was selected from numerous nomination applications sent in by constituents and community members throughout the district.
“Mayor Yarc is an ideal choice for Woman of the Year,” said Assemblywoman Young Kim. “She exemplifies leadership, public service, and community commitment. Her contributions to the City of Cypress, the Women’s Club of Cypress, local charities, and the fight against domestic violence are truly commendable. I am proud to have such a strong leader and advisor in the 65th district.”
Yarc is currently serving her first term on the Cypress City Council, and was appointed Mayor in December of 2015. She is also a former Commissioner for both the Cypress Parks and Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizens Commission. She serves as Vice President of the Board for the Cypress College Foundation and is an active board member of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce.
“I am very honored and humbled to have been selected as the Woman of the Year for the 65th District,” said Yarc, “and I appreciate Assemblywoman Young Kim’s efforts to encourage and recognize women in our area.”
Mayor Yarc has served on the Executive Board of The Woman’s Club of Cypress and led as President from 2009 – 2011. For the last two years, she has been the 1st Vice President/Dean of the Orange District for the California Federation of Women’s Clubs and will be installed as the President in April of this year. In 2011, she was chosen to represent the State of California at a national leadership conference for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and was previously recognized as “Woman of the Year” by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. She is also the founder of the annual Cypress Women’s Conference, which has since grown into a regional event.
Yarc has volunteered her time to numerous charity organizations and events such as Relay for Life, Autism Walk, Pancreatic Cancer Walk, Precious Life Shelter, Seal Beach Animal Shelter, and the Boys and Girls Club. She is also dedicated to the cause of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and volunteers to assist victims at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Mayor Yarc holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Southwestern University of Law. She is a partner of Brandon & Yarc, LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist.
The selection of “Woman of the Year” coincides with the California State Legislature’s commemoration of Women’s History Month in March. This annual tradition salutes women with outstanding community service leadership.
Assemblywoman Kim represents the 65th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Palma, and Stanton.
