CEO PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER WHY: Took over as chief executive in 2021 after holding multiple roles at Providence St. Jude in Fullerton for 14 years prior, including manager of critical care and stepdown units, director of cardiology, neurology and emergency services, chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. Read More
PRESIDENT DISNEYLAND RESORT WHY: Leads Orange County’s top employer with 36,000 cast members and oversees Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, three resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District. Promoted in March, succeeding Thomas Mazloum. “Two months into my new role, I’m thrilled to be back home at the Disneyland Read More
CO-FOUNDER/INVESTMENT PARTNER SPRIG EQUITY WHY: In 2023, co-founded Sprig Equity, a majority female-owned medical technology investment firm focused on later-stage investments in innovative healthcare companies. Raised $50M in first fund. Previously held leadership roles across strategy and commercialization at private medtechs like Ulthera (acquired by Merz) and Cayenne Medical (acquired Read More
CO-FOUNDER/CEO MOVANDI WHY: Immigrated from Iran after Islamic revolution with her brother Reza; they co-founded Innovent Systems, which was bought by Broadcom where they became star engineers. Then in 2016 the siblings co-founded Irvine-based Movandi, a wireless technology equipment maker looking to expand deployment of the 5G advances for indoor Read More
MANAGING PARTNER, ORANGE COUNTY SHEPPARD MULLEN RICHTER & HAMPTON WHY: Became internationally famous as the winning attorney for movie star Johnny Depp in his 2022 lawsuit against Amber Heard. Now represents corporate clients such as PepsiCo, Korean Air and Amazon. IN THE NEWS: In April, promoted to Managing Partner, Orange Read More
CEO/PRESIDENT ORANGE COUNTY CREDIT UNION WHY: Has 30 years experience in the financial industry. In 2022, American Banker named her one of the 25 most powerful women in credit unions. Since 2023, runs OC financial institution with more than 141K members and almost $3B in assets. IN THE NEWS: Last Read More
CEO HUMAN OPTIONS WHY: CEO of Irvine-based nonprofit aimed at ending relationship violence. Has led the organization since 2006, expanding services to make Human Options one of the most comprehensive domestic violence service providers in OC. Brings more than 30 years of experience working with vulnerable populations. IN THE NEWS: Read More
PRESIDENT, SURGICAL VISION NORTH AMERICA JOHNSON & JOHNSON WHY: Veteran of the eye health industry with nearly 20 years of experience across vision-focused companies. Oversees subsidiary of J&J’s $5.5B Vision business that was made through a $4.3B acquisition of Abbott Medical Optics. Manufactures products for cataract and laser refractive surgery Read More
CEO GIRLS INC. WHY: Heads Orange County chapter of Girls Inc. nonprofit that offers programs on leadership, academic success, health and financial self‐sufficiency at local school campuses and community centers for girls from kindergarten through college; for example, the Santa Ana organization covered nearly $19,000 in college application fees for Read More
CEO/CO-PRESIDENT RADY CHILDREN’S HEALTH WHY: Serves as CEO of one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare systems, Rady Children’s Health, following the merger of the parent companies of CHOC and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. The health system includes three hospitals and more than 13K employees and 2.4K medical staff. Read More
