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Orange County’s
Regulatory Affairs Community
A volunteer-led, non-profit organization connecting regulatory, quality, and compliance professionals across life sciences through education, events, and collaboration.
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Meet Our 2026–2027 Board
Our board members are volunteers dedicated to strengthening the regulatory affairs community.
Fawn Zhang, JD, PharmD, RAC
President
Anand Parikh, MSRA, MBA
DIRECTOR OF IT
Arta Zenunovic, MS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joshua Lee, MS
TREASURER
Shideh Sharifi
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
SHEPARD BENTLEY
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
JULIE MANCHESTER
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Shelly M. Gallup, RAC
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Ronald Kao
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Nora Xi
SECRETARY
Ali Mohammadi, MBA
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Fawn Zhang, JD, PharmD, RAC
President
Anand Parikh, MSRA, MBA
DIRECTOR OF IT
Arta Zenunovic, MS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joshua Lee, MS
TREASURER
Shideh Sharifi
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
SHEPARD BENTLEY
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
JULIE MANCHESTER
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Shelly M. Gallup, RAC
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Ronald Kao
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Nora Xi
SECRETARY
Ali Mohammadi, MBA
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Strengthening Regulatory Collaboration
Supporting Regulatory Affairs Professionals Through Expertise & Networking.
About OCRA-DG
Orange County Regulatory Affairs (OCRA) Discussion Group is a non-profit volunteer-led organization comprised of Regulatory Affairs professionals primarily from Southern California and surrounding areas. Our mission is to enhance professional development through educational programs and foster networking opportunities within the regulatory community.
Established in 1994, OCRA has grown to become a leading organization for regulatory affairs professionals nationwide. Our events and meetings serve as educational forums and networking platforms, attracting participants not only from Orange County but also from across the West Coast region. While our primary focus is regulatory affairs, our programs also offer valuable insights for professionals in related fields such as Engineering, Marketing, and Quality. Join us in advancing knowledge and collaboration within the regulatory landscape.
What You Can Do With OCRA?
Job
Posting
Explore open positions in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Compliance, or post opportunities to connect with qualified professionals.
Events &
Meetings
Attend educational and networking events designed to keep you updated on the latest regulatory and legislative developments.
Consultant
Directory
Access a directory of experienced consultants offering regulatory, clinical, and quality system expertise in Orange County and beyond.
Membership &
Subscriptions
OCRA-DG membership brings together professionals from medical device, pharmaceutical, biologic, and dietary supplement industries.
