Two panel discussions will feature Orange County business leaders during the Greater Irvine Chamber’s inaugural ASPIRE event. This half-day experience, designed for professionals at every career stage, 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., Newport Beach.
Panel Discussions:
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 specialMeet & Greet Champagne Reception sponsored by MemorialCare.
The ASPIRE program will also include:
- Networking & Lunch
- Interactive TedX-Style Speakers
- Businesses-Focused Economic Update
Through October 31, individual early-bird tickets are $155 for Greater Irvine Chamber members and $200 for non-members. Beginning November 1, they are $195 for members and $250 for non-members.
City of Hope Orange County is the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Greater Irvine Chamber ASPIRE event.
For event & sponsorship information, contact Courtney Nakagawa at cnakagawa@irvinechamber.com.
