Wharton OC Holiday Party in Irvine - December 18 at 6:00PM

The Wharton Orange County community invites you to a festive holiday gathering on Thursday, December 18th in Irvine. Join us for a special evening and mingle with fellow alumni, enjoy wonderful food and handcrafted cocktails, and indulge in a selection of exquisite Italian cuisine at North Italia in Irvine.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends, make new acquaintances, and celebrate the season in style.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:

DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2025
TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm PT
LOCATION: North Italia
2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, California 92612

FOOD: Ticket price includes shared appetizers, salad, 1 entree and 1 dessert per person!! Optional cash bar!

Pricing: Paid club members and their guests $65. Wharton alumni non-members and guests $85.

Tickets are non-refundable 

Please note: The venue requires a final headcount 3 days in advance. Therefore, ticket sales will close on Dec 15th at 9am.

This event is for Wharton alumni and their guests.

We hope you will join us for a festive evening!

About the Hosts

Omar Shaikh WG’22

Omar is a seasoned technology professional with over 14 years of experience in engineering, consulting, and enterprise sales. He is currently a Customer Solutions Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) supporting Healthcare and Life Science clients. Before entering the wild world of HCLS technology, Omar served as a US Army Officer in Alaska, the Middle East, and other fun locations. Omar holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point). When he is not working, you can find him playing with his dogs or enjoying an OC beach.

Esther Wang W’10

Esther is an experienced technology professional with more than 14 years of experience in finance, product management, business operations and strategy. Her time in the Tech industry has encompassed several areas, including AdTech, FinTech and HealthTech, with a particular focus on the Mental Healthcare space over the last 6 years. In her spare time, Esther enjoys baking, traveling with her family, and finding new names to add to her investment portfolio.