Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval is the Business Initiatives Facilitator at Orange County Business Council (OCBC), bringing over a decade of project management expertise. In this role, Jorgie provides logistical support in the execution of business initiative strategies and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and investors. He collaborates closely with the Vice President of Business Initiatives and CEO to organize and facilitate informational sessions and committee meetings on workforce, housing, and economic development.

Before joining OCBC, Jorgie served as a Public Affairs Account Manager at Communications LAB, where he directed award-winning programs and community outreach initiatives. He also revitalized the company’s internship program, mentoring aspiring professionals in public relations, social media, graphic design, and video production.

Jorgie is a proud first-generation college graduate of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. While at CSULB, he mentored at 22 West Media, training students across various media platforms. He also hosted and produced the nationally recognized podcast “Brains Are Sexy Radio,” which was awarded “Best Talk Show” by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards for two consecutive years.

Beyond his professional achievements, Jorgie serves as the Young Professionals (YoPro) Committee Chair on the Orange County Public Relations Society of America (OCPRSA) board, where he supports the development of emerging PR talent, fostering opportunities for networking, education, and career advancement.