Soka University of America and the city of Aliso Viejo share something worth celebrating this year: both turn 25 in 2026. Soka opened its doors in 2001 — the same month the city incorporated — and the two have grown together ever since. When Soka welcomed its first class, it was the first new private … Read more

Tyler Brown is a Sr. Manager, R&D Engineering at Glaukos, where he has spent the past decade providing engineering support for manufacturing, designing new products, and helping bring innovative ophthalmic technologies to market. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Tyler attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical … Read more

Jeff Overlie is an artist, designer, and inventor based in Aliso Viejo whose work bridges contemporary art, product design, and luxury manufacturing. With a career spanning several decades, Overlie has built a reputation for combining scientific thinking, geometric precision, and minimalist aesthetics across multiple industries. In addition to his internationally exhibited fine art practice, Overlie … Read more

Aahmes Kubicki is a business leader and creative entrepreneur passionate about building environments where ideas do not just start, they come to life. Her work centers on creating intentional spaces that empower business owners, creatives, and leaders to work, connect, and create at a higher level. Regus offers flexible workspace solutions designed for today’s modern … Read more

We are proud to recognize Julie A. Flanagan, an accomplished family law attorney in Aliso Viejo, as Member of the Month at the Chamber of Commerce. Since 2007, Ms. Flanagan has been helping families navigate complex legal issues with compassion, skill, and dedication. Her practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including custody and … Read more

Dr. Preda has been a Chamber member for over 10 years. Her practice, Aliso Viejo Dental, practices preventative dentistry to help to avoid expensive, unnecessary future treatment. Treating dental issues in the early stages is important, since early treatment is easier, less expensive and less painful. Aliso Viejo Dental offers a wide range of treatment … Read more

  The Aliso Viejo branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley (BGCCV) is a welcoming space where youth in grades 1–12 can learn, grow, and thrive. With a focus on academic success, health and life skills, character and leadership development, and life and workforce readiness, members gain tools that support their futures. … Read more

Julie Wright is a REALTOR® with Platinum Edge Properties serving South Orange County. A 25-year residential expert, SRES® and Probate Specialist, she blends rigorous market strategy with warm, high-touch service. Founder and first President of the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce and a Laguna Niguel Chamber board member, Julie leverages deep local networks to deliver … Read more

For more than a decade, Cade and his family have proudly called Aliso Viejo home. His wife, originally from Japan, often jokes that they could live anywhere—as long as it’s here. Together, they’ve embraced all that our community has to offer, from hiking to the Top of the World and enjoying a round of golf, … Read more

At Opah, they are fiercely chef-driven, meaning our menu is a labor of love, featuring exquisite, locally sourced ingredients, especially their incredibly fresh, hand-selected fish. You will see this passion reflected in every dish, each one a potential work of art that looks as good as it tastes. Opah takes pride in being a true … Read more