Brian Helleland and Mitra Novin Rogers Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors
IRVINE, CA (February 7, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Brian Helleland, Chief Executive at St. Joseph Hospital & Orange County/High Desert for Providence, and Mitra Novin Rogers, Public Policy Lead of Amazon Web Services (AWS), have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors.
“I am honored to have these community leaders join our board of directors,” said Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “Their insights and talents will be invaluable for the Business Council as we continue to advance the economic development of the nation’s sixth most populous county with a focus on workforce, housing and infrastructure initiatives.”
Brian Helleland, Chief Executive of St. Joseph Hospital & Orange County/High Desert for Providence, brings 28 years of executive experience, including 18 years within the organization. During this time, he has held key leadership roles such as Interim Chief Operating Officer for Providence South Division and Chief Executive at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, shaping workplace cultures centered on clinical excellence and fiscal success.
As the Public Policy Lead at AWS, Mitra Novin Rogers spearheads strategic relationships with policymakers and advocates for legislative and regulatory policies that align with AWS’s business objectives. Rogers’ leadership experience includes serving on multiple boards, including the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors, where she served as Chair of the Board and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee.
About Orange County Business Council
For 30 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance the economic development of Orange County, California. The Council’s core initiatives include developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a range of housing, and advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure for the nation’s sixth most populous county. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit ocbc.org.
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Vice President of Communications
Orange County Business Council
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