Our initiatives involve C-suite executives from some of our most prominent public and private companies who are committed to leading change. We work strategically to help others succeed through a flywheel strategy that has five focus areas to build synergies for enhanced economic and community well-being:
Vibrant communities require focused, cross-sector collaboration to create new opportunities and address challenges on the road to excellence. Effective CEO leadership has been shown to be a primary best practice for communities in generating top talent, attractive employment opportunities, and high quality of life for their citizens.
A business-led system of innovation-focused K-12/community college/university career experiences.
Chair: Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, President of CHOC, with a team of educators and other CEOs
Vice Chair: Robin Shanahan, Managing Director, Co-COO and Global Head of Human Resources, PIMCO
- Industry-led “on the job” experiences for high school, community college and university students
- Orange Fellowship
- Social capital and networking groups
Cadre of AI-infused talent at all levels as an enabler of innovation
Chair: Shlomi Nachman, Company Group Chairman, Johnson and Johnson
- AI Talent Development Center of Excellence
- AI-infused companies and leaders
- AI-infused brand for OC
A distinct regional identity that celebrates OC’s inclusive and opportunity-rich communities.
Chair: Doug Holte, Former President of Irvine Company Office
Vice Chair: Julie Hill, Retired CEO, Costain USA
- EnvisionOC.org
- Thought leadership
- Social Media
A culture that supports entrepreneurs to thrive and build companies in OC
Chair: Dick Gochnauer, Retired CEO of Essendant, with a team of collaborators and investors
- SC Master Fund
- Entrepreneurship fund
- Symposiums
- Entrepreneurship experiences for students
Support development of regional policies and infrastructure necessary to nurture an inclusive talent pipeline.
- OC Hunger Alliance
- Proposed California Innovation Investment Fund
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