Community and non-profit executives. (Women Who Mean Business Winners).BARBARA FIRESTONE The Help Group Dr. Barbara Firestone is President, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Founder of The Help Group. In 1975, she established a special education day school, marking the beginning of her efforts to develop programs for children with special needs. With her leadership and vision, the Help Group has evolved into one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit organizations of its kind. With tour major campuses in the L.A. area and a staff of 500, the organization has reached more than 5,000 children and families this past year alone and has gained wide recognition for its innovation, diverse services, and high standards of excellence. BONNY HERMAN LA Valley College Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA VICA Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA Video Conferencing Alliance (UK) VICA Vocational Industrial Chapters of America VICA Vision Counsel of America ) Bonny Herman has dedicated most of her adult professional life to the nonprofit world -- most notably at her current post as President and CEO of VICA -- a position she has held since 1986. Bonny's leadership skills have helped bring VICA to a place of business advocacy preeminence in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . By developing standalone VICA committees and expanding the organization's special events program, among other initiatives, Bonny has helped VICA become a recognized, respected entity with opinions and advice sought by elected leaders in Washington, D.C., Sacramento and L.A. City Hall. MARIANNE HAVER haver Verb 1. Scot & N English dialect to talk nonsense 2. to be unsure and hesitant; dither [origin unknown] HILL Meet Each Need With Dignity (MEND) Marianne Haver Hill has been the Executive Director of MEND, the largest and most comprehensive non-profit poverty agency in the Valley. Since Marrianne accepted her position in 1987, she has taken MEND from serving 2000 needy clients per year to now helping more than 29,000 recipients each month! Overseeing a volunteer force of more than 1200 and a staff of 16, Marianne has completed three major capital expansion and renovation projects while her organization provides a variety of programs to low income families, including training and emergency need fulfillment. JOLENE KOESTER Jolene Koester is the president of California State University, Northridge. The California State University Board of Trustees announced her appointment as president on November 16, 1999, and she took office as the fourth president of the University on July 1, 2000. California State University Enrollment  Northridge
Dr. Jolene Koester was named the fourth President of Cal State Northridge in 2000, putting her at the helm of CSUN's 353-acre campus, more than 30,000 students and 3000 employees. Coming from a background of education, professor Koester had served at several positions, including Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Cal State Sacramento and has authored several scholarly books and articles on intercultural and interpersonal communication Interpersonal communication is the process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. Types of Interpersonal Communication This kind of communication is subdivided into dyadic communication, Public speaking, and small-group communication. . Under her leadership, CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge will soon complete its $400 million recovery from the 1994 North ridge earthquake. TYREE WIEDER Dr. Tyree Wieder, a Valley resident for the past 34 years, is President of Los Angeles Valley College LAVC redirects here. For the software library, see libavcodec. The university is adjacent to Grant High School. Often called "Valley College" or simply "Valley" by those who frequent the campus, it opened its doors to the public on September 12, 1949, at which time the campus was , making her the chief officer of one of the largest of the nine campuses of the L.A. Community College District (18,000 students). She recently launched a major revitalizing effort for the campus to benefit students and the community. Her prestigious career has garnered accolades for her contributions to the community. Earlier this year, Senator Richard Alarcon recognized Dr. Wieder as an "Outstanding Valley Resident" for her "commitment, dedication, and outstanding contribution to improving the quality of life." |
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