City of Hope Orange County is the presenting sponsor for the Greater Irvine Chamber’s inaugural ASPIRE Leadership Summit. This half-day experience, designed for professionals at every career stage—from early career to senior-level professionals—will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the beautiful Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., in Newport Beach.
“City of Hope Orange County is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural ASPIRE Leadership Summit focused on finding your purpose and building company culture,” said, Annette M. Walker, president, City of Hope Orange County. “Recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal and Top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News and World Report, City of Hope values creating a culture where employees can truly fulfill their purpose and make a difference. We look forward to the ASPIRE event sparking inspiration, ingenuity and insight for all who attend.”
City of Hope is Orange County’s most advanced cancer care. As one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, City of Hope brings to Orange County programs and services previously unavailable. City of Hope Orange County’s cancer care network includes City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center in Irvine — the most advanced comprehensive cancer center in Orange County – and regional clinics in Huntington Beach, Irvine, and Newport Beach. City of Hope is also building Orange County’s only specialty cancer hospital, opening in 2025. City of Hope’s cancer center, regional clinics, and planned hospital will create Orange County’s largest network dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment and cures.
City of Hope Orange County is a diamond-level Leaders Circle partner of the Greater Irvine Chamber.
The ASPIRE Leadership Summit will include two panel discussions featuring Orange County business leaders:
Company Culture: Love Where You Work
Moderator:
- Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder & CEO, Rise Up For You
Panelists:
- Susan DeGrassi, President & Chief Operating Officer, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing
- Barry Draskovich, Vice President, Program & Contract Management, Parker Aerospace
- Lindsay Oglesby, Chief Executive Officer, Tax Relief Advocates
- Clive Pinto, Global Head of HR, R&D and Scientific Affairs, Johnson & Johnson
Finding Your Purpose
Moderator:
- Josh Graves, Founder & Owner, Fitness on Fire
Panelists:
- April Barnes, President, Vital Link
- David Blair, Director of Philanthropy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast
- Isabella Zelinger, Vice President, Cresa
At the conclusion of the day's program, attendees will have the opportunity to network with the panelists during a special Meet & Greet Champagne Reception sponsored by MemorialCare.
The ASPIRE Leadership Summit will also include:
- Networking & Plated Lunch
- Interactive TedX-Style Speakers
- Businesses-Focused Economic Update
Individual early-bird tickets are $155 for Greater Irvine Chamber members and $200 for non-members through Oct. 31. Beginning Nov.1, tickets are $195 for members and $250 for non-members.
For event & sponsorship information, contact Courtney Nakagawa at cnakagawa@irvinechamber.com.
