City of Hope Orange County returns as Presenting Sponsor for the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2025 Women of Influence on Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., in Newport Beach.
“Women are a powerful force for progress—leading, innovating, and shaping the future with resilience and vision. Their influence doesn’t just drive change; it strengthens families, lifts communities, and inspires generations to come,” said Annette M. Walker, President, City of Hope Orange County. “At City of Hope Orange County, we celebrate the extraordinary impact of women and remain steadfast in our commitment to a future where their contributions continue to transform lives. Together, we rise, we lead, and we make a difference.”
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.
Danni Remington Smithson, executive vice president and regional manager of California Bank of Commerce Irvine Regional Office, will serve as the 2025 Women of Influence master of ceremonies. A dynamic speaker and respected business leader in the community and her industry, Remington Smithson will share her perspective on “Leadership Through a Different Lens,” the theme of the 2025 event. She will also moderate a panel of women who will discuss finding success in leadership roles.
Through its Women of Influence awards program, the Greater Irvine Chamber recognizes and empowers women to lead and succeed in their lives, businesses, and communities. The award categories are Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Game Changer of the Year, and International Women’s Day Lifetime Achievement.
Honorees will be presented with awards during the March 13 event.
The program will include ample opportunity to network with professional women (and men) from diverse industries while enjoying a plated lunch.
City of Hope Orange County, the diamond-level Leaders Circle partner of the Greater Irvine Chamber, is the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Women of Influence event.
REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 2025!
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Courtney Nakagawa.
