JANUARY 16, 2025

Pacific Council on International Policy Announces Arthur J. Ochoa, JD as Incoming Board Co-Chair

Arthur J. Ochoa succeeded Richard B. Goetz on January 1, 2025, joining Rob Lovelace in guiding the organization’s mission forward.

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Board of Directors of the Pacific Council on International Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur J. Ochoa, Esq. as the organization’s next Board Co-Chair. Effective January 1, 2025, Mr. Ochoa succeeded Richard B. Goetz, who has served in the role since 2020. Mr. Ochoa joined Rob Lovelace to lead the Board in furthering the Pacific Council’s mission of advancing global policy engagement in Los Angeles.

Mr. Ochoa brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished healthcare executive, attorney, and civic leader. He is deeply committed to continuing the development of the West Coast voice in subnational diplomacy. As Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Advancement Officer at Cedars-Sinai, he leads the Cedars-Sinai community engagement and development teams as well as co-leads its health equity efforts. He is also a past board chair of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, the Marlborough School, and the Center for Early Education. He is a board member of the UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza). He also serves on advisory boards at Yale Law School and Tulane University.

Mr. Ochoa is passionate about strategic communications, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and philanthropy and looks forward to contributing to development and organizational equity.

“We are thrilled to welcome Art as our incoming Board Co-Chair,” said Rich Goetz, former Board Co-Chair and partner at O’Melveny & Myers. “His exceptional leadership, experience, and dedication to the Pacific Council make him the person to help guide our organization into the future. I am so honored to have served for the past four years and look forward to staying engaged as a Board Director.”

“I am humbled to succeed my friend Rich Goetz (and the distinguished leaders who preceded him) as co-chair and work with Rob Lovelace in this role. This is an exciting time for the Pacific Council with a new President and CEO. Los Angeles and California and their respective roles in subnational diplomacy have never been more important,” said Arthur J. Ochoa, Esq.

The Board extends its gratitude to Mr. Goetz for his exemplary service and leadership during his tenure as Co-Chair. “Rich has been an invaluable part of our leadership team, and we are deeply grateful for his dedication and vision,” added Duncan Wood, President and CEO of the Pacific Council.

As Mr. Ochoa steps into this leadership role, the Pacific Council remains steadfast in its commitment to furthering international policy dialogue in Los Angeles. With the combined leadership of Mr. Ochoa and Mr. Lovelace, the organization is well-positioned to continue driving positive change and meaningful impact.