Women who mean Business--2005 honorees.Arlene Alpert Membership Director Encino Chamber of Commerce Many Valley professionals and residents know of Arlene Alpert as a dedicated community volunteer who serves on many philanthropic and community boards. She has been the recipient of many awards and recognitions. Most recently she was the recipient of the 2004 'Pioneer Woman' Award from Los Angeles City Council  The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. .
Alpert has been the Membership Director of the Encino Chamber of Commerce since 2004. Alpert was formerly a schoolteacher for the first and second grade at Kirk of the Valley in Reseda. She has been extremely active in her community as the founding member of the Board of Directors for Kid's Safe, providing community programs to inform parents how to protect their children. Tracy Beavers President Cooper Beavers With more than 26 years of national advertising and graphic arts experience under her belt, Tracy Beavers is now making her mark serving as a partner at the marketing/communications firm Cooper Beavers. Since being named as partner a little over a year ago, Beavers has risen to the challenge of supervising a staff while uniting the corporate cultures of graphic design and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most . Over her career, Beavers has launched diverse initiatives in marketing including Directions Design Group and AIM Industries, and in-house mail order company for automotive parts. Beavers also is a member of the Boards of Directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners The National Association of Women's Business Owners (NAWBO) is an organization in the United States founded in 1975 that has the purpose of networking the approximately 10. and Haven Hills. Sue Bendavid-Arbiv Partner Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan Sue Bendavid-Arbiv, an attorney with Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan, specializes in employment litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and counseling, mainly for employers. She has successfully defended multiple harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination wrongful termination n. a right of an employee to sue his/her employer for damages (loss of wage and "fringe" benefits, and, if against "public policy," for punitive damages). , and wage and hour disputes. She has represented employers before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (or DFEH) is a branch of the California government intended to protect civil rights. It is the largest such agency in the United States, and enforces state anti-discrimination laws which pertain to housing, employment, public , and the U.S. Department of Labor. Bendavid-Arbiv is also the current Treasurer of the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. Bar Association, and is soon to be Secretary and is on track to be its future President. Kellie B. Bernell Public Relations Director WellPoint Health Networks As Communication Manager for WellPoint Health Networks, Kellie Bernell works hard behind the scenes to make sure her company's public relations story is honest and accurate. She serves as the hub of media relations and corporate communication activities for the company while also acting as its spokesperson--supporting its success for more than 1,500 health care agents nationwide. Her efforts on behalf of WellPoint have secured the organization an estimated $2.5 million in earned media coverage. Bernell is a former Vice President of Program Development for the International Association of Business Communicators The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a leading association for public relations professionals. IABC has about 14,000 members in more than 100 chapters in 70 countries. Its headquarters are located in San Francisco, California, United States. Los Angeles. (Photo not available) Kim Cartaino Assistant General Manager Warner Center Mariott Hotel Kim Cartaino started at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in 1991 as a Catering Manager and since then has had an illustrious career at the hotel. She has been Director of Catering Sales, Director of Group Sales and Director of Hotel Sales. Contributing directly to the Marriott's status as the most successful hotel in its class in 2000, Cartaino was promoted last year to Assistant General Manager. Cartaino, as the former Director of Hotel Sales, was able to generate $24 million in annual revenues for the 463-room hotel. She was also awarded the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts' Center Catering Contract in 2001, 1997, and 1994. Sarah Elizabeth Daniels Executive Editor The Valley Social At a dynamic age 27, Sarah Elizabeth Daniels is Executive Editor and part owner of the Valley Social, which is delivered to 25,000 single-family residences in the Valley. Daniels, who holds a master's degree in professional writing, began her career as a textbook editor and has moved into the publishing world in dramatic fashion. She directs the Valley Social's editorial content in both print and on-line and works closely with Valley writers, columnists, photographers and cartoonists to produce a paper that is both compelling and fun to read. In her spare time, Daniels teaches English composition at her alma mater, Woodbury University and helps nurture the work of at-risk teenage writers for non-profit organization, WriteGirl. Beverly Gilmore President West Hills Hospital Last year, Beverly Gilmore became the President and 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 West Hills Hospital. Gilmore was formerly the Chief Executive Officer at Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo and since arriving at West Hills Hospital one year ago has brought her passion for community health to the area. Gilmore oversees West Hills' 236 bed, full service hospital staffed with 2000 physicians. Under her charge, 2000 babies are born each year and more than 30,000 patients treated in the emergency room. She has had over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership and has won the Volunteer Hospital Association Community Health Award and the American Hospital association American Hospital Association (AHA), n.pr a nonprofit national organization of individuals, institutions, and organizations engaged in direct patient care. The association works to promote the improvement of health care services. NOVA Award. Sheri Grossberg Senior Manager Good Swartz Brown & Berns, LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol Sheri Grossberg is a Senior Manager at Good Swartz Brown & Berns, LLP. Grossberg, a Certified Public Accountant Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. , provides financial statement and 401(k) audit services to middle market clients. She is also a leader in staff training, audit procedure development and 401(k) audit techniques while being actively involved in recruiting new professionals to the firm. Over a nine year career, Grossberg has served clients in manufacturing, telecommunications, mortgage banking, and product distribution. She also makes time to serve on the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley, serve as an Accounting Mentor at USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. and participate in charitable events on behalf of the MS Society. Sandra Hamilton President & CEO EdNet Career Institute Sandra Hamilton founded EdNet Career Institute in 1995 as a small facility with three classrooms. Under Hamilton's stewardship, EdNet's computer training and Microsoft certification programs have led to the placement of over 450 graduates in high-end computer networking careers. Now, from its 7000 square foot facility in the Warner Center, EdNet works with private industry in delivering corporate technology training. EdNet was recently awarded a contract with Northrop Grunman to train people from the Egyptian military for one year. Hamilton and her company are also working with the LAUSD LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles, CA) and the Metropolitan Water District to improve upon the technology skills of their employees. (Photo not available Nicole Hausman, MD Associate Physician Kaiser Permanente Graduating in the top five of her class at UC Berkeley, receiving her Medical Degree (cum laude) from Yale University, and completing her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology obstetrics and gynecology Medical and surgical specialty concerned with the management of pregnancy and childbirth and with the health of the female reproductive system. at the University of Pennsylvania (body, education) University of Pennsylvania - The home of ENIAC and Machiavelli. http://upenn.edu/. Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA. , Nicole Hausman, MD was already destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. for great things when she started her Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine. Now, as an Associate Physician in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Hausman is one of the select physicians within her field. She is one of only 1500 physicians Board Certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine out of 690,000 licensed physicians in the country, with an expertise in high risk pregnancies--delivering babies for mothers with special medical needs. Kathleen Marshall Executive Producer The Falcon Theatre Kathleen Marshall has been the Executive Producer of the Falcon Theatre since 1997, when she first supervised its design and construction. The Falcon is now in its third subscription season and has been recognized both locally and nationally. Marshall also develops and produces the Falcon's groundbreaking children's theatre programs, introducing young people to the live stage. When not producing shows at the Falcon, Marshall works as a stage and film actress, appearing in a broad array of cinematic hits, including "Princess Diaries," "Princess Diaries 2," "Rat Race," "Runaway Bride," and "Never Been Kissed Never Been Kissed is a 1999 comedy directed by Raja Gosnell and starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon, Leelee Sobieski, John C. Reilly, Jessica Alba, Marley Shelton, James Franco, Giuseppe Andrews, Jeremy Jordan and Garry Marshall. ." Under her stewardship, the Falcon has housed rave-review receiving plays including recent runs of "Golf With Alan Shepard" and "Wrong Turn at Lungfish lungfish, common name for any of a group of fish belonging to the families Ceratodontidae and Lepidosirenidae, found in the rivers of South America, Africa, and Australia. Like the lobefins, the lungfishes are ancestrally related to the four-footed land animals. ." Adrienne Morea President, Owner Atlas Homewares Founding Atlas Homewares in 1994, Adrienne Morea, as owner and president began to move from her entrepreneurial success with high fashion jewelry to the unique field of creatively designed cabinet hardware. Morea has successfully sold programs to the nation's largest retailers, including Lowe's, Home Depot and the Great Indoors. Under Morea's leadership, Atlas Homewares' sales are approaching $10 million. Aside from her consistent and hard-earned success in business, Morea is also an avid contributor to charity. As an Advisory Board Member of the Storehouse, she has secured $22,000 in cash donations and & $500,000 in product donations for the cause, which is among several with whom she works, including Meals on Wheels n. 1. A program that delivers hot meals to persons, such as the elderly or disabled, who are confined to their homes and unable to cook for themselves; also, the meals thus delivered. Such programs are usually conducted by governmental or charitable organizations. , MAD, AHF AHF antihemophilic factor (coagulation factor VIII). AHF abbr. antihemophilic factor AHF, n the abbreviation for antihemophilic factor. See also factor VIII. , the Breast Cancert Foundation and Covenant House. Rebecca Olivaras Reimbursement Manager Aircare Home Medical Rebecca Olivaras, Reimbursement Manager of Aircare Home Medical, a $5 million dollar firm, is responsible for overlooking a challenging area--cash flow. Cash flow management and securing reimbursement from insurers and Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid U.S. government programs in effect since 1966. Medicare covers most people 65 or older and those with long-term disabilities. Part A, a hospital insurance plan, also pays for home health visits and hospice care. is integral to the survival of the company. Despite these achievements, perhaps Olivaras' greatest feat is that she performed her role as a Vice President of operations and finance for Aircare while completing her Bachelor's Degree AND being a single mother. Olivaras is managing to bring her company success in a highly competitive home health market, while now pursuing her MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration and guiding her teenage son. Tracy Rafter Publisher & CEO Los Angeles Daily News The Daily News of Los Angeles, also known as the Los Angeles Daily News, is the second largest circulating daily newspaper of Los Angeles, California. It is published by the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, which owns eight other Southern California newspapers The Publisher & CEO of the Los Angeles Daily News, Tracy Rafter is a 22 year newspaper veteran. Rafter has worked as Publisher/CEO for daily newspapers in Pennsylvania
Rafter joined the Los Angeles Newspaper Group The Los Angeles Newspaper Group is an umbrella group of local daily newspapers published in the greater Los Angeles area by MediaNews Group. The news coverage of the newspapers are mainly local stories. in February 2002 as Senior Vice President of Advertising and Marketing. She has been Publisher of the Los Angeles Daily News for a short time now, but has quickly become a recognized and influential member of the Valley community. Karen E. Thomas Annual Giving Officer Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is a hospital in Mission Hills, California, USA. The hospital has 254 beds, and is part of Providence Health & Services. History As Annual Giving Officer, Karen Thomas recently joined the team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, managing all aspects of planned giving and other donor programs. Thomas was previously involved in development with United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Chrysalis to provide people who face obstacles with resources to gain employment. Willing to offer her resources to multiple organizations who provide services to the community, Thomas joined Northridge Kiwanis earlier this year and has been an active participant in many of the club's fund raising and community service projects. Her dedication to the underserved and commitment to fund development for area charities make her a particularly bright star in the community. |
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