Welcome to Orange County Women's Business Chamber

  Hello, I'm Sharon Hirahara, a seasoned banking professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. As an Assistant Vice President and Senior Banking Relationship Specialist for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I'm honored to serve as the Executive Treasurer, where I'll leverage my financial acumen to provide strategic guidance and support to the organization's financial management. My goal is to contribute to the Chamber's mission and help drive growth and prosperity in our community.

 Britany McDaniel is a healthcare and wellness leader with over 16 years of experience in holistic health and longevity. She is the CEO of a multidisciplinary financial firm specializing in insurance, real estate, and tax strategy, helping healthcare professionals build financial literacy, access capital, and scale sustainably. Through cross-sector collaboration, community building, and culture-driven leadership, Britany supports healthcare leaders with resources that fund growth, create impact, and align financial strategy with long-term health, wealth, and legacy. . 

  Dahlene Holliness is the founder of Lovelux, a boutique lifestyle company specializing in curated getaways, meaningful experiences, and private ground transportation. She is CLIA and IATA certified, with specialized training in luxury travel and experience design. With hands-on experience across Southern California’s coastal cities, regional wine country destinations, and travel throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, Dahlene brings a people-first, relationship-driven approach to hospitality. Her leadership centers care, capacity, and thoughtful experience design, and she is passionate about strengthening local hospitality ecosystems through collaboration, leadership, and community partnership 

 Rubi Garcia is a devoted mother of two boys on the autism spectrum whose personal journey led her to become a passionate advocate for special needs families. In November 2022, she founded the Andy and Aiden Safety Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving communication and safety between public safety agencies and families of individuals with special needs.  Rubi is a strong believer in collaboration and is committed to expanding nonprofit partnerships, strengthening community support, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for families throughout the region. 

 20+ years of diverse experience in sales.  Successfully developed relationships with customers to promote repeat visits and build sales.   Mastered suggestive selling techniques while assisting customers on product selections. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and environments.  Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.  Reputation for integrity, problem solving abilities, work ethic and analytical skills  

  Amy Choi-Won, Ph.D. is a purpose-driven leader in education and workforce development with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC San Diego. As Partner Engagement Specialist at North Orange County ROP, I build partnerships that expand career pathways and opportunities for students. With extensive nonprofit and board leadership experience, I’m committed to advancing educational and economic opportunities for women. 

 Hi, I’m Leanne! I spent 28 years in the beauty industry building and leading an $800,000 sales organization while mentoring hundreds of women. With a Master’s degree in Communication Studies, I deeply value the power of words, leadership, and authentic connection. Today I serve in health and wellness, inspiring women to rise in confidence and purpose. As Mrs. Southern California Cities 2019, I’ve always loved creating community and my faith is the foundation of how I lead and support others — always with a bold “Yes You Can” spirit.