Women who mean Business--2005 nominees.Annette Allen 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. Wellington New Port Insurance Annette Allen works with various types of businesses as an Employee Benefits broker/consultant. Her expertise is in all aspects of business insurance, Executive Benefits and individual needs. In January 2000, Annette founded Wellington Newport, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , which has branded itself by "exceeding expectations." At the present time, the firm generates over $1MM in revenues and is one of the few minority, female-owned brokerage firms in the Glendale area. Mary J. Alvord City Manager City of Burbank Mary J. Alvord is the City Manager for the City of Burbank. Alvord has worked with the City of Burbank for 33 years. Rising the ranks, Alvord held various positions including Assistant City Manager and Park Recreation Director. She began her career as a Junior Recreation Leader and received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an . In 2003, Alvord received the Boys and Girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. Club Golden Achievement Award. Judy Anzaldo Executive Director Arch-Itech Solutions Judy Anzaldo is the founder of a staffing company where she was its only employee when it opened in 2000. It now has 95 employees and has grown from $360,000 in sales the first year to $1.6 million in 2004. The company specializes in executive/managerial, technical, administrative, accounting and clerical placements. Anzaldo is also a member of the Renaissance Executive Forum. Yvonne Ayala Marketing Manager NAI See Network Associates. Capital Commercial As Marketing Director for NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate, Yvonne Ayala is responsible for the planning and direction In intelligence usage, the determination of intelligence requirements, development of appropriate intelligence architecture, preparation of a collection plan, and issuance of orders and requests to information collection agencies. See also intelligence process. of the organization's marketing policies, objectives and initiatives. Ayala oversees the workload of 3 departments: GIS/Mapping, Graphics and Advertising/Public Relations. Ayala previously worked with AIG AIG addressee indicator group (US DoD) AIG American International Group, Inc AiG Answers in Genesis (religious group in defense of Scripture) AIG Artificial Intelligence Group AIG Australian Industry Group SUNAMERICA, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . in various positions working her way up to Marketing Manager. Jessica Bechtel-Yasukochi Director of Operations Valley Industry & Commerce Association Although frequently outside of the public spotlight in a very public organization, Jessica has built a solid reputation among the Valley's most recognized power players in the business community for running VICA's operations with logistical precision. She coordinates numerous VICA VICA Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA Video Conferencing Alliance (UK) VICA Vocational Industrial Chapters of America VICA Vision Counsel of America events while sustaining an outstanding organizational system for keeping the information flowing to the 300-plus corporate members of VICA as well as to the VICA officers, staff and affiliates. Vilma Bernal Dean of Academic Affairs, Business Professor Los Angeles Mission College Los Angeles Mission College is a two-year community college located in Sylmar, California neighborhood of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District. Vilma Bernal is the consummate team player. She believes that when you work together you get ideas and tasks performed at the highest level. She has written several grants, which focus on training workers to connect education and jobs. She's helped low-income people develop the meaningful skills they need to say, "I have a job." She's active in involving the business community to help bring companies and workers together. Victoria Bourdas Director of Finance Northridge Skateland Victoria Bourdas is the Director of Finance for Northridge Skateland. Bourdas recently won the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce outstanding service award. Bourdas is one of the youngest members of the North Valley Chamber. Formerly an outstanding student at Cal State Northridge College of Business and Economics, she worked on the Northridge Business Improvement District. Courtney Bourdas Henn Marketing Director Fleming Entertainment Courtney Bourdas Henn is the Marketing Director for Fleming Entertainment Centers, Inc., the parent company of Mountasia Family Fun Center, Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant, and Northridge Skateland. Bourdas Henn has been working with the family entertainment business for 20 years. She started working at Skateland, out of her love of roller-skating, at just 16 years old. She worked her way up the ranks and in 1997 became the Director of Marketing and Sales, overseeing advertising for both Skateland and Mountasia Fun Center in Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, . Eileen M. Brown CEO Canyon Design Group Starting canyon Design after 20 years of advertising experience, Eileen M. Brown has achieved triple digit growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. over the past two years. Brown runs Canyon Design with a talented team of design professionals she hand picked and put together herself. Bonnie Bursk Partner Savin savin a neurotoxic war gas similar to organophosphorus insecticides but considerably more toxic, as demonstrated in the Tokyo subway massacre in 1995. & Bursk Law Offices Working with Savin & Bursk Law Offices as an attorney since 1983, Bonnie Bursk has served as a partner for 10 years. Bursk formerly worked with the Office of the State Controller, Inheritance Tax inheritance tax, assessment made on the portion of an estate received by an individual; it differs from an estate tax, which is a tax levied on an entire estate before it is distributed to individuals. Division. A former president of the 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, Council of Elder Law As of the early 2000s a relatively new specialty devoted to the legal issues of Senior Citizens, including estate planning, health care, Attorneys, she is currently serving her second term as president for the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce. She is the mother of four college age children. Peggy Clark Senior Manager Good Swartz Brown and Berns, LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol Peggy Clark is a CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. at Good Swartz Brown and Berns, LLP. Clark is a key member of the SOX & 404 Readiness Group at the firm, which help companies assess their internal control systems to be efficient and cost effective. With the firm since 1994, Clark has had over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. Clark has been serving multi-industry middle market ever since she was the Vice President in Commercial Lending at Union Bank. She is a member of the California Society of CPA's. Robin Dahn Brenner President The OCJ OCJ Ontario Court of Justice Group The President of the OCJ Group, Robin Dahn Brenner, started her own staffing company in 1999 out of house with only a computer and a phone line. Dahn Brenner took the company from no sales to six million sales annually, surviving recession. Dahn Brenner serves Valley clients and multiple locations nationwide. Dahn Brenner is also a member of the North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Jan Daly High School & Community Education Representative United Education Institute Jan Daly is a High School & Community Education Representative for United Education Institute. Daly offers free workshops in Career Readiness Skills to various high schools and non-profit organizations. Daly's career was inspired by her mentorship of a man who went from having little education to becoming the Department Manager for a large Medical Company. Daly's own daughter overcame her handicap as a multiple amputee am·pu·tee n. A person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation. from illness at age 2, is now 21, attending Nursing School and receiving job offers. Lori Denman Sr. Assoc. Editor, TODAY Magazine Daily News LA Lori Denman, Senior Associate Editor of TODAY Magazine for the Daily News LA, began her career there helping launch the North Valley and South of the Boulevard TODAY. In six months, she was promoted to Associate Editor, launching three more TODAY magazines. By her one-year anniversary she became Sr. Assoc. Editor. Denman will be using her photojournalist skills on a mission to India to assist Rotaplast, an international relief organization specializing in reconstructive surgery reconstructive surgery n. Plastic surgery. reconstructive surgery, n surgery to rebuild a structure for functional or esthetic reasons. for children with facial defects. (Photo not available) Deborah diCesare Dean of Academic Affairs & Economic Development LA Valley College As the Dean of Academic Affairs & Economic Development at L.A. Valley College, Deborah diCesare leads the development and implementation of a response to the needs and expectations of the community and its organizations. In addition to supervising departmental programs and managing the budget, diCesare spearheads strategic development of College initiatives including Allied Health and Biotechnology. diCesare partners with businesses government organizations to support the college's initiatives. Ruth Drizen-Dohs CEO Drizen-Dohs Corp. Comms. Inc. Ruth Drizen-Dohs is the co-founder and CEO of Drizen-Dohs Corp. Comms. Inc., a full-service corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. firm, which she established, in its present form, in 1999. Twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. ago, Drizen-Dohs launched a freelance career after holding several editorial positions, during which she was contracted as the Senior Editor for Playgirl play·girl n. A woman devoted to the pursuit of pleasurable activities. magazine, refocusing the editorial toward social issues. Drizen-Dohs volunteers her company's time to handle 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 for the American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. Heart Run & Walk in Woodland Hills. Elana Edelstein Assistant Director--Communications, Marketing & Foundation Since 2002, Elana Edelstein has been the Assistant Director of Communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. , Marketing & Foundation at Glendale Community College Glendale Community College can refer to one of two colleges in the United States.
The Carnegie Foundation ("Carnegie Stichting" in Dutch) is an organization based in The Hague, The Netherlands. in 2004. Edelstein is currently the Chairperson of the Board at Burbank Junior Chamber and was formerly Community Development Vice President and President. Edelstein received her Bachelor's Degree from University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission in Creative Writing. Heather Edney Marketing Director Cri-Help Inc. Developing prevention and treatment programs for substance abusers, Heather Edney as the Marketing Director of Cri-Help Inc., works with both the private sector and managed care providers to link people to quality treatment. Edney has specialized in harm reduction and disease prevention for young drug users for over 10 years. Edney has taken her national and international presentations for prevention to teach hundreds of health care workers to more effectively work with their patients. As a young girl, Edney was an active Girl Scout member. Sue Eigenbrodt Owner and President Drawing Between the Line Graphic Design Sue Eigenbrodt began Drawing Between the Line Graphic Design in 1990, where she is the owner and president. Among her clients are Newsweek, The Bold and the Beautiful and the Affinity Group A special interest group. This is a marketing term for a group of people with similar interests. . In "2001, she received the SBA's Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. Eigenbrodt was formerly the Art Director of Petersen Publications. Eigenbrodt has acted as President and a board member of the SFV SFV San Fernando Valley (California) SFV Schweizerischer Fussballverband (Swiss Soccer Association) SFV Simple File Verification SFV Semliki Forest Virus SFV Straight-Fixed-Variable chapter of the National Association of Women Business Leaders. Julie Ferman Founder Cupid's Coach Founding Cupid's Coach in 2000, Julie Ferman is a matchmaker Matchmaker - A language for specifying and automating the generation of multi-lingual interprocess communication interfaces. MIG is an implementation of a subset of Matchmaker. , dating industry consultant, and media personality responsible for over 1000 marriages. Throughout the 1990's, Ferman co-owned two video dating services with her husband, where she produced singles events and seminars. Ferman designed Cupid's Coach to be computer interactive for all singles to get connected. Ferman has degrees in psychology and human sexuality This article is about human sexual perceptions. For information about sexual activities and practices, see Human sexual behavior. Generally speaking, human sexuality is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings. and spent eight years in sales and marketing for the hospitality industry. (Photo not available) Liz Florio Office Manager Economic Alliance 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. Liz Florio is the Office Manager at the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley. Florio worked for A&E Development Co., Inc. as a project manager. Currently, Florio is in charge of the general management and administration of the office. She supervises the administration of assigned Initiative, Committees, Programs and Projects. She maintains track of all office files and of all financial transactions, Florio was also a volunteer coordinator for NoHo Theatre & Arts Festival An arts festival or art fair is a festival that focuses on the visual arts, but which may also focus on other arts. Arts festivals in the visual arts are exhibitions. . (Photo not available) Lili Galoussian Manager EDD Noun 1. EdD - a doctor's degree in education DEd, Doctor of Education doctor's degree, doctorate - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university Northeast San Fernando Valley Lili Galoussian as the Manager of EDD Northeast San Fernando Valley, the largest 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. Job Service Division, has the task of supervising a full range of specialized programs that support job search and training averaging 150-200 walk-in customers per day. Galoussian plans to target business employee recruitment, with partners that include Economic Alliance, VEDC VEDC Valley Economic Development Center (Los Angeles, CA, USA) , Bizworks, and Pacoima Chamber of Commerce. Under Galloussian's leadership, last Spring '04 EDD hosted a Blood Drive and Resource Fair to educate the Hispanic community about the need for blood donation “Give blood” redirects here. For other uses, see Give blood (disambiguation). Blood donation is a process by which a blood donor voluntarily has blood drawn for storage in a blood bank, generally for subsequent use in a blood transfusion. . (Photo not available) Stacy Geere Public & Community Relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. Director Van Nuys Airport/LAWA Stacy is the driving force behind the aviation events at Van Nuys Airport Van Nuys Airport (IATA: VNY, ICAO: KVNY, FAA LID: VNY) is a public airport located in Van Nuys, California in the San Fernando Valley, within the Los Angeles city limits. and is the voice of the airport in helping to maintain the facility's importance and profile to the business community and residents of the Valley. The airport's Airfest was her concept and she envisioned the refurbishment of the observation area at the facility. People of all ages can come learn about the history of the airport in an interactive manner. Lidia Gorko President & CEO Gorko Industries, Inc. Lidia Gorko, has been President & CEO of Gorko Industries, Inc. for eight years and in the Aerospace manufacturing business for twelve. Combating a dominated industry, Gorko purchased three of her competitors and brought back old clients. Under her leadership, the business has grown four fold, with more than 65 employees. The growth plan for the business very well may double in two years. Viki Goto Director, Education is Universal NBC Universal NBC Universal is a media and entertainment company formed in May 2004 by the combination of General Electric's NBC with Vivendi Universal Entertainment (part of the French Media Group, Vivendi SA). GE owns 80% of NBC Universal with the remaining 20% owned by Vivendi SA. Viki Goto coordinates a program with NBC Universal called, "Education is Universal." Goto is a Corporate Program Manager for the Fulfillment Fund, a non-profit organization providing economically disadvantaged students with the resources and skills for a quality education and productive life. Goto's program with NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. sends employee volunteers to North Hollywood schools as tutors, mentors, and speakers. This program also allows students to apprentice on the backlot backlot Noun an area outside a film or television studio used for outdoor filming of Universal Studios Margaret Hardin Executive Vice President, CFO/COO Munchkin munchkin - /muhnch'kin/ [Squeaky-voiced little people in L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz"] A teenage-or-younger micro enthusiast hacking BASIC or something else equally constricted. Inc. Margaret Hardin is the Executive Vice President for Munchkin Inc., a designer and manufacturer of infant products. Hardin hit a streak of seven sequential years of growth, this year with revenues greater than $60 million. Since 2001, Hardin has completed the acquisition of assets Acquisition of assets A merger or consolidation in which an acquirer purchases the selling firm's assets. such as the cups business from Johnson & Johnson, and moved the company's headquarters to a 115,000 sq. foot distribution facility and upgraded the company's technology systems to state-of-the-art. Hardin also participates annually in the Avon 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk. Barbara A. Harper Director of Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. ACI ACI American Concrete Institute ACI Arch Coal Inc ACI Airports Council International (formerly Airport Associations Coordinating Council) ACI Automobile Club d'Italia ACI American Competitiveness Initiative Billing Services Inc. Barbara Harper has been the Director of Human Resources at ACI Billing Services since 1998. Harper is also the President/CEO of Professional Choice Services, a Human Resource consulting Services Provided Human Resource Consulting firms provides advice to their clients regarding the financial and retirement security, health, productivity, and employment relationships of their global workforce. firm that provides assistance to businesses in Los Angeles county by offering cost effective solutions. Harper has over twenty five years of experience in Human Resources and technical recruitment. Harper is a wife, mother of four, and grandmother of two. (Photo not available) Jerri Hemsworth CEO/Creative Director Newman Grace Inc. Jerri Hemsworth started Newman Grace Inc. in 1996, and functions as CEO and Creative Director. She grew the business revenue to $2 billion annually with a 175% growth. Hemsworth oversees all aspects of the firm as well as the creative department, management, accounting, and new business acquisition. Hemsworth has acted as the president and corporate economic development chair for NAWBO NAWBO National Association of Woman Business Owners in Ventura County. (Photo not available) Gall Hynick Event Consultant Independent Gail Hynick works as an independent event consultant. Hynick was a former elementary school elementary school: see school. teacher for ten years until she met an entertainment industry executive who brought her to Human Resources/Special Events at Dreamworks SKG SKG Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw (Dutch) SKG Spielberg, Katzenberg,and Geffen (DreamWorks Studios) SKG Thessaloniki, Greece - Thessaloniki (Airport Code) SKG Smith and Kraus Global and then Paramount Pictures. In 2003, Hynick got involved with Northridge Hospital's Children Assault Treatment Services (CATS) and the "Victory for Victims 5K/10K Walk/Run." Currently, Hynick is working on "Spooktacular" the Community Fall Festival, which promotes for a safe Halloween celebration. Cynthia Ibarra Marketing Manager Valley Economic Development Center Cynthia oversees the marketing activities for Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) and the Small Business Development Center. While managing a staff of three, she is responsible for all agency events, promotions, public relations, collateral material and seven websites ensuring uniformity and brand integrity. She also develops new marketing strategies, brand and outreach campaigns. She is known as a hard worker and has helped increase the VEDC's visibility in just a few short years. Denise G. Jackson Owner Jackson Financial Services Denise Jackson is the Owner of Jackson Financial Services, an insurance firm. Jackson started at New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Life INS INS abbr. 1. Immigration and Naturalization Service 2. International News Service Noun 1. INS . in Woodland Hills as the youngest woman in the office at the time and quickly rose to number 8 on the West Coast for sales. Jackson broke many records for insurance and investment sales volume. Jackson then transitioned to go on her own and directs clients representing the largest institutions. Jackson is active in taking her 17 month old daughter to Mommy and Me Preschool. Mandy Jacob President Inkorpa LLC Mandy Jacob is the President of Inkorpa, LLC focusing on corporate consulting for the United States and immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. . Jacob is also president of Global Immigration Consulting Alliance (GICA GICA Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association GICA Ginásio Clube de Águeda GICA Gastrointestinal Cancer Antigen GICA General Insurance Corporation of America GICA Green Initiative Carbon Assets SA (Switzerland) ) which is the world's first internationally recognized institution governing global immigration issues. Inkorpa was requested to be involved on the advisory board of the International Trade Department. GICA is in negotiations with the World Bank to acknowledge their position in the world market. Jacob is multi-lingual and speaks Afrikaans, Flemish and Swedish fluently. Victoria Kaleta Regional VP Ajilon Maintaining Ajilon Professional Staffing & Recruiting as #1 since 1999, Victoria Kaleta as Regional Vice President is responsible for multiple branches throughout the San Fernando Valley. Ajilon Professional Staffing is a $300 million dollar division of Ajilon Worldwide ($2 billion dollar company). Kaleta started with the company in 1993 as a front desk Office Coordinator. Kaleta is actively involved with the Pasadena Humane Society. (Photo not available) Erica Kelly COO & CFO See Chief Financial Officer. Voicebank.net Erica Kelly is the Chief Operations and Financial Officer for Voicebank.net, the leading online casting system for the voice-over industry in North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. . Since 1999, Kelly has been managing the company's finances, which has been invaluable to the company's growth. Kelly strives to maintain a comfortable work environment empowering her employee's to work harder, longer. Kelly carries two cell phones to stay connected in her support of her friends and associates. (Photo not available) Patricia A. Kelly President Murphy Bryant Kelly Inc. Patricia Kelly as President of Murphy Bryant Kelly Inc. works as the attorney for two candidates running for the School Board and Water District. Kelly braved a mid-career change when she left the California State Senate The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 State Senators. The state legislature meets in the state capital, Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate. in 2005, after six years, to start her own political and government affairs consulting corporation. Kelly had previously worked in the workers compensation field in the San Fernando Valley and for the Tennessee State Capitol in Government Affairs. (Photo not available) Tyler Kelly Marketing Director Re/Max on the Blvd. Tyler Kelly is vice president of marketing for Re/Max on the Boulevard. In her current position, she is responsible for marketing programs for seven Re/Max offices throughout the greater San Fernando Valley region. Re/Max is one of the premiere companies offering both residential and commercial real estate services and is well-known for their leadership and generous contributions to local community organizations. Colleen King Owner Colleen King Insurance Agency Two years ago, Colleen King started Colleen King Insurance Agency with no sales experience, but with a background in National Operations for Aetna, Inc. King had experience with utilization management and national reimbursement policy standardization. King had also been a registered nurse in Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or and Hollywood. Today she has over 100 clients and offers health, life, annuities and long term care coverage. King has a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands The University of Redlands is a private liberal arts and sciences university located in Redlands, California. The university's campus sits on 160 acres (0.6 km²) near downtown Redlands. The university was founded in 1907 and was associated with the American Baptist Church. . (Photo not available) Jennifer King President KZ Golf Jennifer King founded KZ Golf seven years ago, which now has 30 employees, and annual sales just under $10 million. King introduced the patented Brazing brazing, method of joining metal parts using nonferrous filler metals with high melting points such as copper, silver, and aluminum alloys. Brazing differs from soldering (see solder) by using a higher temperature; and unlike welding, the parts are not melted. technique and built KZ Golf to be a sourcing company for major manufacturers. King began her career as the first woman reporter in LA for KNBC KNBC Kings Norton Bowling Club but then left to go to law school. She practiced law for 22 years and then began KZ Golf. King donates golf clubs to philanthropic groups; one year she donated 150 drivers to YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. alone. (Photo not available) Karen Kukurin Special Assistant to the Governor California Karen Kukurin is the Deputy Director and Community Liaison to the Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzengger. As the Vice President of Employer Group employer group Association of employers Managed care An entity with a current group benefits agreement in effect with a health plan to provide covered health care services to its employee-subscribers and eligible dependents. Association, Kukurin oversaw legislation and legal advocacy programs for the nation's largest human resources management association. In 1999, Kukurin as chair of the Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women Noun 1. Commission on the Status of Women - the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with the status of women in different societies Conference she implemented a successful 3-day statewide convention addressing women's policy issues and galvanized gal·va·nize tr.v. gal·va·nized, gal·va·niz·ing, gal·va·niz·es 1. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. 2. 27 non-profit organizations. (Photo not available) Gloria Lazalde Manager Workforce Development Initiative, VEDC Gloria Lazalde is the Program Manager for the Pacoima Workforce Development Initiative for the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC). Her primary responsibility is to implement every day operations and meet grant objectives. Lazalde administers four programs: the Computer Technology Center, Financial Literacy Classes, Customized Training Program and the Health Entry Access Training Program. Lazalde is also the key liaison with community agencies, including the Family Care Healthy Kids collaborative. (Photo not available) Olympia Le Point Senior Engineer Pratt & Whitney, Rocketdyne Division Olympia Le Point is a Senior Engineer at Pratt & Whitney, Rocketdyne Division. Boeing recognized Le Point last year as National Black Engineer of the Year. She received her Master's Degree in Mathematics at Cal State University, Northridge. Le Point serves on the board of directors of for the Girl Scouts in the San Fernando Valley, where she mentors young people and is involved in creating a Fund Development plan. (Photo not available) Kim Lodwick Senior Manager Good Swartz Brown & Barns, LLP Kim Lodwick is the Senior Manager at Good Swartz Brown & Berns, LLP and has been there since 2003. Lodwick focuses on tax planning Tax planning Devising strategies throughout the year in order to minimize tax liability, for example, by choosing a tax filing status that is most beneficial to the taxpayer. and research for the firm's clients. Lodwick plans and provides compliance services to professional service firms, high net worth individuals and real estate professionals. Lodwick previously worked with Moss Adams, Arthur Andersen and Deloitte & Touche LLP. Lodwick received her Master's Degree in Taxation from the University of Southern California. (Photo not available) Michele Luse Field Rep State of California, Tom McClintock Michelle Luse is the Field Rep for State Senator Tom McClintock, and has been a district representative for seven years, including McClintock's service as State Assemblyman. Luse has worked in politics and government for nine years. Luse has also been the President of the Valley Representatives organization, a networking group comprised of staff members of elected officials throughout the Valley. Marta Mack Regional Community Relations Manager Metro MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. Marta Mack has been the Regional Community Relations Manager for Metro MTA for three years. Mack represents Metro before local boards, commissions, and community organizations, communicating Agency policies, procedures and programs. Mack developed and implemented "On the Move" County-wide transportation-based curriculum offered to all schools, grades 4-8. Mack is an active Board Member of Valley Industry and Commerce Association. (Photo not available) Lefky Therese Mansi Community Banking President Wells Fargo & Company Lefky Therese Mansi is the Community Banking President for Wells Fargo & Company. Mansi has a 20 year career with Wells Fargo and in 2002 and 2004 was the recipient of the Wells Fargo management excellence award and the management champion award, for the L.A. Metro Division. Although Greek, Mansi immigrated to the United States from Egypt and settled in the San Fernando Valley with her husband to raise their two children. Seema Matai Owner Interactive Focus Running her own online marketing research company for the automotive industry, Seema Matai began Interactive Focus three years ago after working for J.D Power and Associates. Matai tries to offer reasonably priced online research. She has impressed those from the Subaru Corporation when the company needed to know the prospective buyers for the new Tribeca vehicle. Matai also launched an online college student program called, "Escape" which gives universities a different perspective of why students may choose other schools. Matai also teaches at a private university in Los Cerritos. Judith Merians President Fireproof fire·proof adj. Impervious or resistant to damage by fire. tr.v. fire·proofed, fire·proof·ing, fire·proofs To make fireproof. Verb 1. Careers Inc. Judith Merians, President of Fireproof Careers Inc, started the company in 2004, which offers career strategy workshops and consultations on career development. Merians' book discussing career strategy, East 57th Street Press will publish Fireproof Career Workshops later this year. Prior to Fireproof, Merians had a 27 year career as a top entertainment lawyer with clients that included Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Merians had also taught on the legal, business and financial aspects of the film and television industry to top schools including the Moscow Film School, the American Film Institute American Film Institute (AFI), nonprofit organization established in Washington, D.C., in 1967 by the National Endowment for the Arts to preserve and catalog American films and television, to provide work grants for new and established filmmakers, and to increase , and UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Extension. Elisabeth Meza Business Development Consultant Blue Cress of California Elisabeth Meza, the Business Development Consultant at Blue Cross California transitioned from Public Relations support activities to the entrepreneurial focus of Emerging Markets. Meza has worked toward the efficiency of execution and response to incoming market opportunities. Meza is a bilingual professional and brings a multicultural perspective to doing business in California. Stacy Miller Vice President for External Relations and Research Education Child Care Resources Center Stacy Miller is the Vice President for External Relations and Research Education for Child Care ResourcesCenter, which is a non-profit child development. Miller is responsible for over-seeing Government Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Fund Development and Research. Miller negotiated a strategy to save $300 million of funding for subsidized child care from being cut, allowing hundreds of thousand of low-income women opportunity to improve their economic states. Miller got her undergraduate and graduate degrees, with honors while being a working mom. Mary-Lou A. Misrahy EVP EVP Executive Vice President EVP EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve Position Sensor EVP Electronic Voice Phenomenon EVP Europäische Volkspartei (Germany) EVP Employee Value Proposition & COO Fremont Employers INS Co. Mary Lou Misrahy as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. is responsible for the operations at Fremont Employers INS Co. Since 1998, Misrahy has held various executive leadership roles including underwriting, governmental affairs, corporate planning, information technology systems, new product development, corporate marketing and managed care. Misrahy is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. at the California Workers' Compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. Institute. (Photo not available) Susan Ng Public Affairs Manager Kaiser Permanente Susan Ng is the Community and Government Relations Manager at Kaiser Permanente. She develops health policy, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while , community benefit planning, and legislative compliance that impact the image and social mission of the hospital with the community. Ng previously was a Partnership Specialist at the U.S Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census Noun 1. Bureau of the Census - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Census Bureau where she created partnerships with local, regional and national organizations to promote participation in Census 2000. Ng was the Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander Council of the San Fernando Valley for four years. Julie Ocegueda Economic Development Manager Valley Economic Development Center Julie Ocegueda is the Economic Development Manager for the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC). After two years of hard work, Ocegueda got the Pacoima credit union project approved. While dealing with red-tape issues for Pacoima credit union, Ocegueda has also been working on a non-profit real estate project. Ocegueda has been at the VEDC for two years and has worked in community development for the City of L.A. Kathy Powell Drayton Administration & Financial Services Manager Los Angeles County Metre Kathy Powell Drayton is the Administration and Financial Services Manager for the Los Angeles County Metro with a strong dedication to her community. With a Masters in Accounting from the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
(Photo not available) Judith Proffer To offer or tender, as, the production of a document and offer of the same in evidence. proffer v. to offer evidence in a trial. Executive Editor Studio City Sun/Sherman Oaks Sun The Executive Editor of Studio City Sun and Sherman Oaks Sun, Judith Proffer does it all. Proffer is also the President of Magpye Media, a media development and consulting company. In addition, Proffer is co-writing two books, "My Mountain" with Muffy Davis, a disabled Olympic skier, and "The Pink's Hot Dog Book" to fund raise for the Pediatric AIDS pediatric AIDS AIDS acquired HIV perinatally or by 'vertical'–maternal-infant transmission; children with PAIDS may become symptomatic–lymphoid interstitial pneumonia, encephalopathy, recurrent bacterial infection, Candida Foundation. Proffer is the former publisher of LA WEEKLY and the OC WEEKLY. Proffer was named "Friend of the Year" for her work in the community by Friends of the Family organization. (Photo not available) Harriett Rechtman Director FACT Inc. Founder and Director of the Foundation for Advocacy, Conservatorship Conservatorship A circumstance in which the court declares an individual unable to take care of legal matters and appoints another individual, known as a conservator, to do so. Notes: This is sometimes referred to as "LPS Conservatorship. , and Trust (FACT) Inc. Harriett Rechtman looks after the interests and needs of the handicapped when their parents no longer can. Rechtman raised a handicapped boy to be on his own. Rechtman has also developed and directed vocational training for the handicapped so that they can be capable to work jobs. Rechtman saw the need for an organization to concern itself with the disabled in order to get a sense of self-sustenance. (Photo not available) Lucy Reday Product Manager Sandel Medical Industries LLC Lucy Reday is the Product Manager of Sandel Medical Industries LLC. Previously Reday was in Contract administration where she was responsible for the administration of contracts in excess of $40 million. As Lt. Governor of Chatsworth Kiwanis Club for Division 25, Reday has increased membership and service hours from clubs in her division bringing service hours per club in the district to an all time high. Reday has focused on childhood literacy issues. (Photo not available) Tori Robinson Vice President Old Republic Title Company Tori Robinson has represented Old Republic Title Company since 1989 and acts as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Robinson developed the commercial department from a one-person operation to five commercial title insurance professionals responsible for business development of all Southern California. Robinson was formerly a real estate appraiser A person selected or appointed by a competent authority or an interested party to evaluate the financial worth of property. Appraisers are frequently appointed in probate and condemnation proceedings and are also used by banks and real estate concerns to determine the market and a mortgage broker. Robinson received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of California, Los Angeles UCLA comprises the College of Letters and Science (the primary undergraduate college), seven professional schools, and five professional Health Science schools. Since 2001, UCLA has enrolled over 33,000 total students, and that number is steadily rising. . Liseth Romero-Martinez Deputy of Programs Pacoima Beautiful Liseth Romero-Martinez as Deputy of Programs at Pacoima Beautiful, initiated the programs the organization currently runs: community inspectors, Safer Home for Healthy Communities, and Youth Environmentalists. Community inspectors work with local residents to improve the community by documenting, reporting and resolving issues regarding hazards. From this, the Safer Home program brought in trained experts to identify health issues and use grant money to repair them. Youth Environmentalists identify areas that could used for community recreation and improved. (Photo not available) Judi Rose Director of Resource Development Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley Judi Rose accepted the challenge of working with the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley as the Director of Resource Development in January of this year. Previously, as the Director of Public Affairs for the Valley Community Clinic, Rose raised over $4 million dollars in less than two years. Rose created a new concept in Corporate Sponsorships that have increased gifts to the Clinic by 60%. Rose has served on the board of directors for the North Hollywood and Van Nuys Rotary Clubs. (Photo not available) Ellen R.Z. Rosen Attorney Good Swartz Brown & Berns, LLP Joining Good Swartz Brown & Berns, LLP in 2004, Ellen Rosen is an attorney. Rosen provides clients with her knowledge of estate planning Estate Planning The overall planning of a person's wealth, including the preparation of a will and the planning of taxes after the individual's death. Notes: Contrary to popular belief, estate planning involves much more than preparing a will, and it is not only for the and taxation, fiduciary and individual taxation and reporting for private foundation and nonprofits. Rose was previously Senior Attorney in the Estate Planning practice group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. Rosen earned her Juris Doctor The degree awarded to an individual upon the successful completion of law school. Juris doctor, or doctor of Jurisprudence, commonly abbreviated J.D., is the degree commonly conferred by law schools. from University of Southern California and MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. (Photo not available) Cynthia Ryan Project Director Woman's Business Center, VEDC The Project Director, Cynthia Ryan, of the Woman's Business Center, at Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) has over ten years experience in economic development working with small business owners. The Women's Business Center will offer Entrepreneur Training, multiple business workshops on how to start a business, business plans, marketing plans, business finance, etc. Ryan had previously assisted women-owned businesses as the Co-President of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE FWE Forum for Women Entrepreneurs FWE Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc. (Crystal Lake, Illinois) FWE Farm Working Expenses FWE Foreign Weapons Evaluation FWE Finished with Engines (ship telegraph) ), in the high tech sector of DenverBoulder, Colorado. Alycia Seaman Field Rep Assembly Member Lloyd Levine A recent University of California, Davis The University of California, Davis, commonly known as UC Davis, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, and was established as the University Farm in 1905. graduate, Alycia Seaman is the Field Rep for Assembly member Lloyd Levine. Seaman works with religious groups, business associations and high school students, multi- tasking meetings at the Mid Valley Chamber, business openings, and teleconferences. Seaman co-chaired the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats annual Robert F. Kennedy Awards program. (Photo not available) Deborah Shames Partner Eloqui Co. Deborah Shames partnered with her husband David Booth in 1996 to boost Eloqui, from $20,000 to $250,000 annually. Training corporate executives, Eloqui's clients range from technology to law to pharmaceutical and include clients such as Amgen and Pom and Associates. Shames developed a formal structure for their executive training program. Shames specialized in private coaching for women execs to overcome anxiety of public speaking. (Photo not available) Tori Shuken General Manager Vista Lexus With great concern for her employees and customers, Tori Shuken takes the General Management position at Vista Lexus to meet high expectations. Vista automotive currently employs approximately 600 people and there are plans to increase employment and community involvement. (Photo not available) Remi Sklar Manager of Public Relations Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Remi Sklar is the Manager of Public Relation of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Sklar is responsible for all public relations involving Warner Bros. Video games and online entertainment unit. (Photo not available) Jan Sobel GELB Enterprises Jan Sobel is community relations director at GELB Enterprises. She represents GELB at community events, neighborhood councils and other local organizations. She is also the administrative director at the Warner Center Association. In 2004, Sobel was awarded the Russel E. Pettit Award for Excellent in Leadership from the Western Association of Chamber Executives. (Photo not available) Paula Stamp Business Development Manager PCL Construction Services, Inc. PCL Construction Services, Inc., the general contractor on STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and the Home Depot Center in Carson, employs Paula Stamp as its business development manager. Stamp has created new market opportunities in key locations in California. Two years ago, PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. made way into the San Diego market under Stamp's leadership where she created a marketing plan for that region which later resulted to six projects totaling over $80 million in that period. Stamp has gotten over a 75% success ratio on client proposal lists, which gain an average of 45% of work. Stamp has worked to raise funds for programs such as Racial Justice Work with public dialogues. (Photo not available) Melissa A. Stein Senior Manager Good Swartz Brown & Berns, LLP With thirteen years of tax planning experience, Melissa Stein is the Senior Manager at Good Swartz Brown & Berns. Joining the firm in 2002, Stein has advised clients on general tax matters, consulting projects and tax audits, specializing in real estate, manufacturing and distribution industries. Stein had previously worked at Big Five accounting firm. Stein received her Bachelor's Degree in English from University of California, Los Angeles. (Photo not available) Audra Strickland Assembly Member 37th District Audra Strickland went from elementary school teacher to an Assembly Member in a Republican seat of the California State Assembly The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members to the Assembly, representing a relatively equal amount of constituencies, with each district having a population of at least 420,000 citizens. . Strickland has tried to find a place for herself among a strong Democratic presence fighting issues regarding tougher laws on sexual predators, legislation on keeping large animals, initiatives to cut government waste, and providing tax relief to California families and businesses. Assemblywoman Strickland was appointed to the little Hoover Commission responsible for streamlining the government. Stella Swartz Program Director & Music Director KOST 105.5 FM Stella sets a great example for all young people who want to make their dreams come true. She literally started on the bottom rung of the ladder in local radio and now is one of the most respected radio executives in the country. She began her work at the station as an intern and eventually became an assistant producer and then producer of "The Mark and Kim Show." After that, she became the music director and assistant program director before becoming program director, her dream job. In 2002, she won the Program Director of the Year award from Radio & Records magazine. Stephanie Vitacco Realtor Coldwell Banker Consistently named the Top Agent for Number of Transactions from the 4,000 other agents in Los Angeles, Stephanie Vitacco, Realtor for Coldwell Banker has earned the designation of Society of Excellence. Vitacco is among the top 100 agents ranked by the National Association of Realtors The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is made up of residential and commercial realtors who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, and counselors, and others working in the real estate industry. . She has maintained a high level of production since 1991 and has seventeen years of experience as a realtor. Jodi Walker President Success Alliances In 1995, Jodi Walker began her own business of Success Alliances and has acted as President. Walker's company develops professional training programs. Among her clients are Verizon, Blue Cross, Sony and Ford Motor Company. Walker is the recipient of the Gold Microphone Award and has a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. Walker is married to Greg, with one daughter, Staci and a yellow lab, Lexie. Debi Weiss Director of Marketing Grobstein, Horwath & Co., LLP Debi Weiss is the Director of Marketing at Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP, the second largest accounting and consulting firm in the San Fernando Valley. Originally from Miami Beach, Weiss relocated to Los Angeles ten years ago, transitioning from a career in broadcast news to marketing. Weiss went from being the Head News Writer at Fox Network for "Today In Florida," the #1 rated show in the state to being the Marketing Manager at a mid-size accounting firm in Studio City. From there, Weiss joined Ernst and Young and has carved a niche through to her current position at Grobstein, Horwath & Co. Ivy Weiss CEO Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce Ivy Weiss as CEO of Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce had the task of creating a staff from no staff at all. Weiss has increased revenues, with a financial turnaround caused by new programs including an institution of technology fund. Weiss also launched the "Chatsworth Community News." While in non-profit for eight years, Weiss was involved in the entertainment industry with Sony Pictures for Product Development and owned her own casting agency with credits including THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and SCHINDLER'S LIST. Victoria Welch Director of Marketing DT Group Victoria Welch, Director of Marketing for DT Group, in 2002, initiated a move to Los Angeles when she was asked by her brother-in-law and his partner to help them start a new real estate company. Welch was responsible for marketing to investors, creating budgets for properties, keeping books for the company, and many other administrative tasks. Now the company has a property portfolio of $100 million and almost twenty employees. Welch started her career as a congressional aide for a Congressman in Washington D.C. Welch plans to take a professional hiatus in Ireland. Pamela Welden Director, Employee Training Institute College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. As director of the Employee Training Institute at College of the Canyons, Pamela Weldon has developed a series of curricula customized to meet the needs of industry. Subjects vary from specific skills development to professional and organizational development. She has partnered with a broad array professional agencies and chambers of commerce to help them meet their educational goals and has even traveled to China to expand upon her and her organization's knowledge base. Peggy White District Solutions Sales Manager Harte Hanks PennySaver Peggy White is the District Solutions Sales Manager for Harte Hanks Penn and responsible for managing a sales force of ten business advertising consultants. Prior to Harte Hanks, White was the District Solutions Sales Manager for Pitney Bowes where she managed a sales quota of over $2.4 million dollars for 2003. White has also co-organized basketball travelling teams for the San Fernando Valley Jaguars, Inc. a nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. that allows youths to excel athletically, academically and socially. (Photo not available) Shantelice White Development Specialist Valley Economic Development Center From Special Projects Intern to Development Specialist, Shantelice White has had great dedication to the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC). White, involved with the VEDC's fundraising efforts for over three years helped secure $1.6 million in private support for the agency. White maintains relationships with foundations, banks and corporations, coordinating the agency's fundraising strategies. White also provides executive level support to the Board of Directors. Katherine Whitman Partner Pomegranate pomegranate (pŏm`grănĭt, pŏm`ə–), handsome deciduous and somewhat thorny large shrub or small tree (Punica granatum International Katherine Whitman, BA, MA, MBA is a partner of Pomegranate International and a Professor of Economics and International Business at Mount St. Mary's Mount St. Mary's may refer many institutions. Mount St. Mary's College may be:
Ronda Wilkin Community Relations Manager Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. With more than 17 years experience in health care, Ronda Wilkin is the Community Relations Manager for Blue Shield. Wilkin Registered Care for the Elderly (RCFE RCFE Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly RCFE Reduced-Complexity Frequency Estimation ) Administrator, designated by the State of California Department of Social Services California Department of Social Services is a single state agency for many of the programs defined as part of the social safety net in the United States. Federal and State funds for adoptions, aid to the disabled, family crisis counseling, subsistence payments to poor and an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. public relations professional (APR APR See: Annual Percentage Rate ). Wilkin was previously the Area Director of Community Relations for Sunrise Senior Living  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. . The Marketing & Admissions Professionals for Seniors (MAPS) organization recognized her as Outstanding Professional in 2003. Paula Wilson Executive Director Valley Community Clinic At Valley Community Clinic (VCC An electronics designation that refers to voltage from a power supply connected to the "collector" terminal of a bipolar transistor. In an NPN bipolar (BJT) transistor, it would be +Vcc, while in a PNP transistor, it would be -Vcc. ), Paula Wilson is the Vice President of Planning and Development. Wilson joined the non-profit health care and education facility in 1992, build ing a fundraising department that oversees grant writing, public relations and marketing. Wilson increased fundraising in the private sector through special events and corporate support. She developed a five-year expansion plan demanding a launch of a $5 million dollar capital campaign, and has already secured close to $4 million. This has allowed the clinic to double its space and leads to plans of doubling patient visits from 40,000 to 100,000 a year. Wilson is married and the mother of a 9-year old son. Coline Witt President & CEO Celebrity High Magazine A student at Mission College at age 21, Coline Witt also manages to be the President and CEO of Celebrity High Magazine. Witt began to finance this magazine in March of this year, a bilingual and biweekly publication that turns students into celebrities, highlighting academic, sports and community citizenship. This publication is by the students for the students--surveying opinions every two weeks. Lorrine Zitlan President, Zahava Chapter Jewish Women International Bringing new members in to the Zahava Chapter of Jewish Women International, Lorrine Zitlan in her year has president turned the organization around. Zitlin managed to find corporate sponsors for the club's annual fundraiser that tripled their fundraising income. The organization needed funds to carry out their mission in preventing domestic violence. Under Zitlin's leadership, the group adopted a project to provide a library at the Women's Care Cottage at Northridge Hospital. Zitlin was named Los Angeles Chapter of Jewish Women International "Woman of the Year." (Photo not available) Publisher's Note The San Fernando Valley Business Journal was pleased to host the fourth annual "Women who Mean Business" awards reception. We received more than 100 nominations from our readers and business and community leaders and 300 guests attended the reception on September 21st. This year's theme was "a year of growth and opportunity." Using this as our guidepost, the members of the awards selection committee identified 15 women, of all ages and levels of experience, who exemplified the theme. Some of our honorees experienced tremendous obstacles and persevered; others were executives but new to the region; others are rising stars, and still others are women re-entering the professional work place in a big way. We congratulate every one of this year's nominees and salute all women in business! |
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