Women making a difference 2004 honorees.Business Owner/ 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. of the Year Award Renee White Fraser, Ph.D. Owner/CEO, Fraser Communications When she founded her business in 1992, Renee White Fraser's vision was to use her marketing and advertising expertise in ways that help improve lives. Now a full-service advertising agency with more than $28 million dollars in revenue, Fraser Communications has delivered award-winning advertising campaigns to a broad array of prestige national clientele. Renee is also a dedicated advocate and mentor for women and minority business owners. With the same tenacity that has driven her to build the largest woman-owned ad agency 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, , she has committed much of her business and volunteer life to a wide array of non-profit organizations A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. and innovative outreach programs. Renee currently serves on the Board of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce is southern California's largest not-for-profit business federation, representing over 1,500 businesses. Mission "By being the voice of business, helping its members grow and promoting collaboration, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of and Mayor James Hahn's Small and Local Business Advisory Committee and is Chair and past-President of NAWBO-LA. Following her vision, Renee has become a true role model, advocate and leader among women business owners Many online and offline organizations have been created to collect information about businesses around the world owned and operated by women. Many other organizations have been created to assist the women that own and operate those businesses. . Executive of the Year Award Carole Glodney President, G&K Management Company, Inc. Not only is Carole Glodney President of G&K Management Company, she has been instrumental in the development and expansion of affordable housing programs serving the needs of low-income families in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and beyond. As G&K's President, she oversees the management of more than 18,000 units of multifamily housing and 6 million square feet of industrial, commercial and office space. Since she started her career at G&K in 1972, Carole has been one of affordable housing's chief proponents. She was instrumental in growing the Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA AHMA American Hardware Manufacturers Association AHMA American Holistic Medical Association AHMA American Hotel & Motel Association AHMA Atlanta High Museum of Art (Atlanta, GA) ) and continues to serve as its Director Emeritus e·mer·i·tus adj. Retired but retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement: a professor emeritus. n. pl. . She is a founding member and current President of the AHMA Foundation, which provides vital services to children from low-income families. Her work with these and numerous other non-profit organizations and her professional endeavors with affordable housing have combined to have a tremendous impact on the Los Angeles community and its residents. Rising Star of the Year Award Julie Fleshman Executive Director, Pancreatic Cancer pancreatic cancer Malignant tumour of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, a diet high in fat, exposure to certain industrial products, and diseases such as diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer is more common in men. Action Network After her father passed away from pancreatic cancer in 1999, Julie Fleshman left a prestigious and rewarding career in law to accept a position as the first Executive Director for the newly-formed Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Working with PanCAN's dedicated Founders and Board of Directors, Julie has quickly built a staff of 16 who provide patient services, research, public policy, and awareness and education about pancreatic cancer. This year more than 31,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Now, thanks to the efforts of Julie and the PanCAN organization, these families have access to an organization that provides information, support and hope. What was once the vision of this rising star and a few likeminded associates has become a successful, nationally recognized organization offering unwavering commitment to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer and assisting those families facing the diagnosis of the disease. Volunteer of the Year Award Sandy Gooch Sandy Gooch sold her successful, 90-million-dollar-a-year Mrs. Gooch's Natural Foods Market chain to Whole Foods Markets in September of 1993. Since then, she has committed herself to making a difference in the community. Currently, Sandy's inspirational efforts are on a world-wide scale as she focuses on social, environmental and health issues. For three years, Sandy was on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' task force on nutrition and behavior where she helped amass research information on diet and behavior patterns. She has served as a member of USC's Entrepreneur Program Advisory Council and the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's JFK School of Government. Sandy has devoted tremendous time and energy raising funds for charitable projects and organizations, including the Haven House Shelter for battered bat·ter 1 v. bat·tered, bat·ter·ing, bat·ters v.tr. 1. To hit heavily and repeatedly with violent blows. 2. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse. 3. women, the Weizmann Institute of Science The Weizmann Institute of Science (מכון ויצמן למדע) is a world-renowned institute of higher learning and research in Rehovot, Israel. and the Community Alliance for Family Farmers. Philanthropist of the Year Award Peggy Cherng President and CEO, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Dr. Peggy Cherng, President and CEO of Panda Restaurant Group, is one of our nation's most successful business and philanthropic leaders. As cofounder co·found tr.v. co·found·ed, co·found·ing, co·founds To establish or found in concert with another or others. co·found of the world's fastest growing Chinese quick service restaurant chain, Peggy's strong belief in the importance of giving back to the communities in which her restaurants prosper drove her to launch Panda Cares. This unique program motivates her employees to get involved with their local communities while providing food and volunteer services to schools and child-related charity organizations. Through its grass roots grass roots pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. People or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Often used with the. 2. The groundwork or source of something. efforts in education, healthcare, and shelter, Panda Cares has helped more than 100,000 children. In addition, its annual Los Angeles community, golf tournament has generated more than $600,000 for United Way. Peggy is a true philanthropist--committed and passionate about ensuring that children have lives and futures filled with hope, health and happiness. |
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