JASMINE PACHNANDA
COO
CEO LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE ORANGE COUNTY
WHY: CLAOC was founded in 2017 by CEOs and leaders of some of the most prominent companies in the county to help shape a positive future for OC residents.
IN THE NEWS: Co-authored study released in the spring that the increased demand for AI talent is outpacing OC’s supply. The study said the need for AI experts in Orange County is putting pressure on businesses and universities to keep up the pace.
QUOTABLE: “There’s going to be a 50% unmet need. We didn’t exactly predict out for AI roles, but we know that in general, 50% of tech roles in Orange County will go unfulfilled.”
