Councilman Mark Nielsen Elected to Hospital Board of Directors

Mark Nielsen, a San Juan Capistrano City Councilman, has been elected to the South Coast Medical Center Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Nielsen, elected to the San Juan Capistrano City Council in November 2006, also serves as Chairman of the City’s Redevelopment Agency and Chairman of the Open Space Committee.

“We are delighted to have a representative from San Juan Capistrano who can help us get out the word on all the new and exciting things that are happening at the hospital,” said Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Pearson Schneider.  “He brings a solid business background as well as a huge reservoir of relationships to our organization as the Foundation works to re-connect with the communities it serves and raises funds to move the hospital forward.”

Mr. Nielsen is a 24-year veteran of the software and wireless industries. Currently, he’s the Managing Director of Capistrano Ventures (www.capistranoventures.com), an organization focused on helping other companies achieve optimal performance and liquidity. He is also active in the Southern California investment community as a Tech Coast Angel, a member of Ventana Capital’s Executive Advisory Board, and a founding partner of Venture Farm where he sits on the Deal Review Committee. 

A native of Chicago, Mr. Nielsen received a Bachelor's degree in Communications Studies and Philosophy from Northwestern University. He resides in San Juan Capistrano, CA with his wife and two children. 

South Coast Medical Center serves South County, including the communities of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo.

Posted 8/9/07