Through their sponsorship of the Greater Irvine Chamber’s Women of Influence luncheon, several leading Orange County companies play an active role in supporting the success of women in or pursuing leadership roles.
Joining City of Hope Orange County in presenting the 2025 Women of Influence event are Lunch Sponsor Chapman University, Business Sponsors Hoag and UC Irvine/UCI Health.
Companies hosting tables at the event include California Bank of Commerce, Chapman - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship, Designers Resource Collection, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, First Bank, FivePoint, John Wayne Airport, Kaiser Permanente, LSL CPAs, Parker Aerospace, Rotary Club of Orange County LA, Southern California Edison, Tax Relief Advocates, and Wells Fargo.
John Wayne Airport Director Charlene Reynolds will deliver the keynote address sharing her perspective on “Leadership Through a Different Lens,” the theme of the 2025 event.
Three respected executives in the business community, Mari Fassett, Founder & CEO, Marimix, Rebecca Hall, President & CEO, Idea Hall, and Pamela Kellogg, Owner & CEO, Designers Resource Collection, will participate in a panel discussion on how they found success in their leadership journeys.
A dynamic speaker and respected business leader in her own right, Danni Remington Smithson, executive vice president and regional manager of California Bank of Commerce’s Irvine Regional Office, will serve as master of ceremonies and moderate the Women of Influence panel.
The 2025 Women of Influence honorees will be presented awards at the event held on Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., in Newport Beach.
Individual tickets are $195 for Greater Irvine Chamber members and $250 for non-members. Registration closes Thursday, March 6.
In addition to inspirational presentations by accomplished women who lead in their industry, the program will include ample opportunity to network with professional women (and men) from diverse industries while enjoying a plated lunch.
