Christina L. Byrne, MPA, Joins Orange County Business Council Board of Directors
Santa Ana, CA (March 11, 2026) — Dozens of Orange County students will gain critical access to technology this spring through a collaboration between Orange County Business Council (OCBC) and AT&T.
Through a $20,000 community investment from AT&T, OCBC has purchased approximately 60 laptops to support low-income families and help close the digital divide in Orange County.
As part of the initiative:
- 30 laptops will be distributed in Santa Ana Unified School District.
- 30 laptops will be distributed in Garden Grove Unified School District.
“Access to reliable technology is foundational to student success in today’s learning environment,” said Jeff Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “We are grateful for AT&T’s community investment and their continued support of our initiatives. Partnerships like this help ensure Orange County families have the tools and connectivity they need to succeed, while also strengthening the digital skills that are essential to building the workforce that will drive our region’s future economic growth.”
“Through AT&T Connected Learning, we are investing in students to narrow the digital divide by providing today’s learners with the equitable opportunity to learn and thrive,” said Dan Vozenilek, Manager, External Affairs, AT&T. “We see tremendous value in the Leading Educational Attainment for Families Initiative to use this investment to procure and distribute laptops to students who need them most.”
The first distribution event will take place in Santa Ana on March 11, where students will receive laptops. A Garden Grove distribution event will be announced separately as district logistics are finalized.
The effort supports participants in OCBC’s Leading Educational Attainment (LEA) for Families Initiative, which provides multilingual tools through its “10 Education Essentials” program to help students successfully navigate K–12 education and prepare for college and career pathways.
By pairing direct technology access with family-centered academic support, the initiative addresses both immediate digital access needs and long-term educational attainment goals.
Event Details
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 1601 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA
Media are invited to attend. Student, parent, district, and OCBC leadership interviews are available upon request.
About Orange County Business Council
The Orange County Business Council represents and works with business and community leaders to advance economic development, workforce, housing, and public policy solutions that enhance Orange County’s competitiveness and quality of life.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sarah Ghebrial
Vice President of Public Affairs, OCBC
[email protected]
