Vicki Tamoush

Vicki Tamoush is a second generation Arab American whose grandparents came to the United States from Syria and Lebanon in the early 20th century. Until she was eleven, Vicki’s family lived in a rural area in San Bernardino County. The family then moved to north Orange County where Vicki lived until she enrolled at the University of California, Irvine. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Vicki worked in the non-profit and public sectors until she retired in March 2022. She then moved to Cayucos where her family has had a home since the 1960s. Vicki is also a prominent Arab American community organizer.