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Desert Charities News has spent years building the largest database of nonprofits. The ladies we’ve selected give so much of their time and treasure to the causes that have touched their hearts. Their names are familiar in many circles, and the respect they’ve garnered is undeniable. They are role models who embody “giving back” in countless ways. We’re excited to recognize some of our favorite women in this year’s Women in Philanthropy. We deeply admire their commitment to their charities of choice. Contact information for all women: desertcharities.com Search: Name of their company
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Angela Allen
Ines Allen
IMAHelps President/Founder
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Director of Public Relations
Personal Mission Statement To do as much good as I can for as many people as I can for as long as I can.
Personal Mission Statement To have enough faith in myself and in God to accept every challenge that is put before me.
Personal Mission Statement Use your gifts and abilities to do good for the world each and every day through kindness, hard work, compassion and inspiration.
Olive Crest Development Manager
Success At the end of my day, to know that I made a difference for good in at least one person’s life. Your Life in Four Words God, prayer, generosity, kindness. Importance of Philanthropy Life transforming truth: we are greatly blessed when we demonstrate a generosity of spirit by sharing our gifts and resources with those in need.
Success Creating a team of compassionate doctors who travel the world providing healthcare and hope to those who need it most.
Kate Anderson
Success Success is loving what you do and inspiring others to do the same.
Your Life in Four Words Always making a difference.
Your Life in Four Words Love, knowledge, passion, patience.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy provides non-profit organizations the resources they need to address critical needs that are not being addressed by any other means.
Importance of Philanthropy There is always someone out there facing greater challenges and tougher circumstances. There may be no greater gift than the sharing of time and resources.
L. Laura Fritz As Senior Vice President of Eisenhower Health Foundation, Laura began her fundraising career 30 years ago working most recently in the health care industry. Laura moved to the desert five years ago to join the Eisenhower team after six years of successful fundraising for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Laura is well-versed in philanthropy, nonprofit management, organizational development and donor relations. Laura shares her knowledge of the industry with numerous non-profits and served as President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Las Vegas Chapter, receiving the Outstanding Professional Fundraiser of the Year. Laura finds tremendous joy in mentoring new members of the profession. Laura’s philosophy for success is to use good judgement, provide logical answers, make people proud, give them props for what they have accomplished or for the good they are doing and to be positive – always positive.
Kathleen Arghittu
Laurie Baldwin
Personal Mission Statement To create smiles, laughter, joy and memories to last a lifetime through art and entertainment.
Personal Mission Statement Enjoy my life journey with the people I love. Learn to be content, clear all distractions, focus on the things that bring happiness to my life and others.
Pinot’s Palette Owner
Success The ability to share art with the community, see the amazing results and happiness it brings to all our guests. To celebrate the joy of life every day. Your Life in Four Words BE HERE NOW.” – Senn Delaney.
Palm Springs Opera Guild Executive Director
Success Success is not being afraid to TRY. Your Life in Four Words A phenomenal, fun, adventure. Importance of Philanthropy It evokes change, allows us to be creative and to solve problems. In turn, philanthropists are rewarded internally - deep in our spirit. A priceless reward!
Importance of Philanthropy Hearing the motivational, inspirational stories from the many organizations we support in our community. Creating purpose and www.desertcharities.com fulfillment by giving back to the community.
Brooke Beare
News Channel 3 Evening Anchor and Investigative Reporter
Earlier in Laura’s career, she owned medical centers specializing in weight management and addictive behaviors. She received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and opened a private practice as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She was a co-founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she counseled scholarship athletes. Laura was an elite athlete herself and held a World Record as a member of the women’s 4 X 4 relay team and individually was ranked 5th in the world in the 100-meter freestyle. She was awarded Nevada’s Sports Legend of the Year competing against professional cyclist, Greg LeMond, and professional golfer, Patty Sheehan.
Personal Mission Statement Set an example for others in work and in life. It’s a variation on the Star Wars classic, “Do or do not. There is no try. Success ...is relative to your priorities. There’s nothing like a good kick in the pants to set you straight about what’s important to you. Once that’s identified, make it happen. L. Laura Fritz, MS CFRE Your Life in Four Words Senior Vice President, Foundation Assess, Adjust then Enjoy! Eisenhower Health Importance of Philanthropy 39000 Bob Hope Drive We owe it to others to use our talents, gifts Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 and enthusiasm in a manner that’s mutually (760) 773-2966 beneficial to all. I’m honored to give back lfritz@eisenhowerhealth.org through Desert Arc, and other charities in www.dcnnews.com need of fundraising and visibility.
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women in philanthropy
Wendy Beerbower Kathleen M. Bennett Eisenhower Health Vice President
Resort Marketing Founder/Principal
Sally Berger
Pamela Bieri
Personal Mission Statement A generous person will prosper. Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25.
Personal Mission Statement I discovered early in life that one kind act creates a chain of humanity. My daily goal is to keep that kindness alive and thriving.
Personal Mission Statement To do the best I can at whatever I do and to be as helpful to others as I can be.
Success Success for me is being surrounded by people who are kind, generous, joy-filled, and fun…just like my friends, family and co-workers!
Success Success is not about how many awards I gratefully receive, but about the respect given to me by my peers.
Personal Mission Statement To use my creative abilities and experience to benefit organizations that are truly making a difference in others’ lives.
Your Life in Four Words Take Action – Don’t Delay.
Your Life in Four Words Challenging – Enlightening – Loved – Blessed .
Importance of Philanthropy I believe we all have a responsibility, as a community, to support those things we don’t want to live without. If not us, then who?
Importance of Philanthropy For me, philanthropy is the heart and soul of our existence. I can’t imagine a world without it. Please give back!
Ellen Bluestein
Julie Bornstein
The Joslyn Center Development Associate Personal Mission Statement To live a balanced life with purpose. Success Making a difference - no matter how big or small - in someone life. Your Life in Four Words Always reading. Always learning. Importance of Philanthropy To paraphrase Albert Einstein: It is every person’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what they take out of it.
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Executive Director
Personal Mission Statement My mission is to pursue activities that make a positive impact on my community—to help our residents obtain a higher quality of life.
Ernst & Young (Retired) Partner in Charge Healthcare Practice Development
Success Attaining personal goals, and achieving a sense of self-worth. Your Life in Four Words Exciting, Fulfilling, Successful, Rewarding. Importance of Philanthropy A critical component to the development of a well-ordered and responsible society. To support organizations that improve the lives and well-being of the people they serve.
Pamela Bieri Marketing & Media Relations Owner
Success The privilege of serving Alzheimers Coachella Valley, Mama’s House, Steinway Society of Riverside County & others over my 35+ year career in the Coachella Valley. Your Life in Four Words Faith. Family. Friends. Future. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is practice of putting your heart into action.
Michelle Bousquet
Jennifer Braun
Personal Mission Statement To help every pet receive quality care and to provide education for every pet parent to help their companion animal to be happy and healthy.
Personal Mission Statement While maintaining my core values of respect, integrity, and love; I work daily to advocate and align in purpose with those who serve their community. Success Throughout my 20-years of nonprofit consulting, I have successfully garnered $60+-million in funding for nonprofits, municipalities, counties, and transportation services. Your Life in Four Words God, family, community service.
Animal Samaritans Chief Medical Officer
Success Success is achieving your goals and feeling satisfied with the outcome.
Success Success to me is seeing pets thrive and helping to solidify that human animal bond.
Your Life in Four Words Today, better than yesterday.
Your Life in Four Words Compassionate care, ethically motivated.
Importance of Philanthropy Giving feels good and improves the entire community. Helping those in need, supporting education, arts and culture are good for all of us.
Importance of Philanthropy It is important to take a step away from personal goals and aspirations and focus on how we contribute to our community as a whole.
RAP Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Advancement Services Manager
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy provides opportunities, provokes innovation, and emboldens empathy. It is one’s duty to give back, especially when an abundance of blessings has been received.
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women in philanthropy
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Cynthia H. Breunig Gailya Brown Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council President/CEO Personal Mission Statement Create opportunities for children and young people to lead fulfilling lives. Love God. Treat all people as I would like to be treated. Success Improving children’s lives as a museum professional, at Inner-City Arts on Skid Row, and for Girl Scouts. Your Life in Four Words Opening doors for children. Importance of Philanthropy Collective Generosity—whether of time, talent or funds—makes our world a better place, and gives our personal lives meaning and purpose.
Fundraising Solutions Fundraising Consultant Personal Mission Statement Empower nonprofits to flourish by guiding them to articulate their vision, then to build a plan and develop the tools to realize it. Success Success is discovering people and projects that touch the heart, challenge the mind and inspire action. Your Life in Four Words Listen. Learn. Create. Act. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy opens doors, opens hearts, opens minds, unites communities and rewards the giver as much as the receiver.
Sarah Bryant
Desert Cancer Foundation Executive Director
Sally Berger
Personal Mission Statement To lead my community with compassion, inspiration, service, and fellowship, while appreciating the many blessings I have been given – and have fun doing it!
“Everything I needed to know in business I learned through philanthropy.”
Success Working hard, being honest, knowing love, having a purpose & experiencing fulfillment in your life. Your Life in Four Words Faith, family, dogs, love. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the choice to use the blessings you’ve been given and share it with others, instilling and cultivating love and goodness throughout the world.
When Sally Berger moved to Rancho Mirage in 2004 with her husband, Miles, she called the CEO of Eisenhower. As a former Partner and National Director of Ernst & Young, Berger is a renowned health care executive with over 25 years of experience. She felt it important to establish a relationship with her local hospital. Berger joined the Eisenhower Foundation Board of Governors and shared her passion for major gift fundraising, as well as her extensive volunteer experience in special events, marketing, and PR. Berger consistently promoted Eisenhower among her friends. Her efforts resulted in an estimated $10.5M for Eisenhower. In addition, Berger introduced multi-million-dollar donors to Eisenhower. One special donor made a $10M transformational gift for the Cardiovascular Center. Berger soon became a member of the Eisenhower Board of Trustees and was asked in 2016 to join the Board of Directors. Berger champions other local causes such as the McCallum Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum.
Darla Burkett Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Executive Director
Personal Mission Statement Be grateful for everything, every day! Success Working as a team to reach vital goals; bringing people from hopelessness to joy! That is success! Your Life in Four Words Integrity-Faith-Hope-Love Importance of Philanthropy The ability to give is a gift. Nothing is better than helping others in need-Philanthropy is a wonderful cycle, start the cycle!
Joan Busick
The Girlfriend Factor Founder & CEO Personal Mission Statement Be kind, be passionate. Let other people know they matter and have worth. Never burn bridges. Don’t let life just happen. Make a difference. Success Success is seeing and realizing the positive impact of your efforts. Your Life in Four Words Grateful. Genuine. Charitable. Challenging. Importance of Philanthropy We do have the ability to directly impact other people’s lives and make a difference in the world around us.
Karen Cantrell
United Nations Association of the Coachella Valley President/CEO Personal Mission Statement As a leader I apply ethical principles to make significant differences and inspire others to be more than they thought they could be. Success Success is achieving your goals and believing you can! Your Life in Four Words I AM POWERFUL. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy can be defined as “ Love for Humankind” and focuses on eliminating social problems. It is a critical part of a democratic society!
Berger has a history of service elsewhere including: Camp for Kids; City of Chicago Public Library; Chicago Chamber Orchestra Association; to name just a few. Personal philanthropy extends locally beyond Eisenhower to many other organizations. Sally Berger is dynamic and energetic. She organizes countless meetings with potential donors, recruits friends to donate to Eisenhower and speaks passionately about the hospital. Berger highlights the fact gifts provide quality healthcare services, not only to their family and loved ones, but to the entire community. Sally Berger is a shining example of compassion, generosity and inspiration at the highest level; a treasured member of the Eisenhower family.
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women in philanthropy
Barbara Carpenter
Andrea Carter
Norma Castaneda
Claudia Castorena
Personal Mission Statement “When I see you, I see me.”
Personal Mission Statement Serve others with a genuine and humble heart. Never do something for the recognition – let your good deeds and earnest efforts speak towards your character.
Personal Mission Statement Explore intriguing opportunities for my own personal growth and entrepreneur spirit, continue being the number one mom in the world in my children’s eyes.
Success Success can be measured through your reputation. If others think highly of you and your work, you’ve accomplished abundantly.
Success I measure success by reaching small accomplishments with those around me. Success is a sense of reaching our authentic self and the ability to pay things forward.
Personal Mission Statement To live a life of service to others, especially the destitute and disenfranchised. To lift them up by helping them in a dignified, respectful way.
Importance of Philanthropy At the very least, everyone deserves to have shelter, nourishment, access, inclusion and to be treated with dignity and respect.
Your Life in Four Words Family. God. Music. Humility.
Your Life in Four Words Loyal, Motivated, Spontaneous, Happy.
Your Life in Four Words Love God Above All.
Importance of Philanthropy Being philanthropic is the best way to show appreciation for the blessings in your life – doing all that you can to help those in need.
Importance of Philanthropy I believe in giving back to our community by giving our time, resources, and expertise to the programs and services that benefit our valley’s unique needs.
Importance of Philanthropy In every society it is important to give back to others, no matter the size of the gift, for the miracle it creates is what matters.
Mandy Calvano
Sarah G. Clapp
Chris Clemens Martello
Amy Crabb
The L-Fund Executive Director
Success ”Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can change unless you face it” James Baldwin. Your Life in Four Words Perseverance, Passion, Compassion, Service.
Custom Care Solutions, LLC. Owner Personal Mission Statement To care for people, to give to people, and to provide support, encouragement, and love, that will enrich inspire and touch lives. Make a difference. Success Carrying out and sharing my mission as I grow my business. As my grandfather would say, “Success comes in cans, failure comes in cant’s.” Your Life in Four Words NO Guts, No Sausage. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy causes a ripple effect of giving, compassion, empathy, hope, encouragement, achievement, and LOVE. It makes us all better.
Andrea Carter & Associates CEO/President
Fund Development Consulting Personal Mission Statement To serve and inspire others to create community. Success Success is not an end goal...rather it is the place where you stop and catch your breath before proceeding on your journey. Your Life in Four Words Joyful! Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the heartbeat of a community. Healthy, heartfelt giving equals a healthy, thriving community.
HR Advantage Consultants Founder
Clemens PR CEO
Personal Mission Statement To put out into the world what we want to get back such as simply being caring, compassionate, and respectful to others in all walks of life. Success I measure this by always doing my best, while acting with honesty, fairness, and integrity. Your Life in Four Words Hard work pays off. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy contributes to the greater social good and enables us to leave the world a better place, while creating personal meaning and feeling gratitude.
Galilee Center CFO/Cofounder
Success Is when you achieve God’s plan for your life each day. If you fail one day, try again the next.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Senior Manager Personal Mission Statement To make the world a better place through understanding, compassion and positive action. Success To give a smile and a kind word, to know I gave it my best effort and to help others reach their best. Your Life in Four Words Family, Adventure, Health, Love. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy allows us to live out and demonstrate to the world our strongest values by sharing our time, talents and money.
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Peggy Cravens
The Waring International Piano Competition Chairman of the Board Personal Mission Statement The joy of giving back is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. Success Success is knowing others will benefit from your shared knowledge, expertise and financial support. Your Life in Four Words A blessed experience. Importance of Philanthropy With so many worthy causes in desperate need of support - both hands on and financial - philanthropy is the most direct means of aiding the needs of others less fortunate.
Alison Elsner
San Bernardino County Medical Society Executive Director Personal Mission Statement Think big, make yourself and others feel valued, do the best you can and make wise choices while lifting others up along the way. Success It signifies accomplishment and transformation, but if it’s achieved at the expense of others, it’s hollow and meaningless. Your Life in Four Words Leave the world better. Importance of Philanthropy Many of us are so fortunate to have the lives we do. It’s our responsibility to help people, animals and the planet however possible.
Dr. Rene’ Dell’Acqua Philanthropist
Personal Mission Statement To use my talents and blessings to help others in the community and beyond. Success Reaching your personal goals without compromising your integrity. Your Life in Four Words Live each day purposefully. Importance of Philanthropy It is in giving to others that I believe we ourselves receive an even greater gift. The gift of self fulfillment.
Whitney DuBarry Hay DuBarry Hay Charitable Foundation President, Executive Director
Personal Mission Statement Mistakes are inevitable so be kind to yourself, but move forward with the intention to help others, speak your truth, and shine your light. Success Looking back on life with the certainty that my existence has improved the condition of the planet and hopefully some of the people in it. Your Life in Four Words Approach everything with love. Importance of Philanthropy In the technological age, the suffering of the world has become more transparent than ever - there is no more turning a blind eye.
Debbie Espinosa
Maureen Forman
Personal Mission Statement To always contribute my best talents to the community to ensure all people have the opportunity and ability to realize their full potential.
Personal Mission Statement I believe that human beings are morally obligated to assist fellow human beings where there is pain, poverty or Injustice.
FIND Food Bank President & CEO
Success I have served my family, my community and people who are in need of assistance to the best of my abilities. Your Life in Four Words Give more than take. Importance of Philanthropy The collective culture of communities is built upon the investments that people make in it. Philanthropy, in all its forms, helps community cultures thrive.
JFS of the Desert CEO
Success Success is being able to support yourself by doing something you love, that helps make the world better. Your Life in Four Words Rewarding, fascinating, never dull. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy allows those with resources to directly help those without resources to improve their lives.
Kate Anderson As the Director of Public Relations for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Kate Anderson is eager to build relationships with community leaders, organizations and educators to share the Tribe’s story. An important charitable project this year stems from a unique partnership between the Agua Caliente Tribe and the Palm Springs Unified School District and its Foundation. The 3rd grade Agua Caliente curriculum launched in classrooms this year and teaches more than 1,800 children about the Agua Caliente people and its past and present times through 10 lessons in one unit of study that meets state education standards. The project’s next phase, developing Agua Caliente specific curriculum for 8th and 11th grade students, is already in the works and will launch spring 2020. The curriculum development team for this phase includes Tribal Council Members Reid D. Milanovich and Anthony W. Purnel, along with Anderson, and the School District’s Michael Walbridge, Russell Eves, Malyssa McCubbin, Corinne Griswold and Cathie Sowell along with Ellen Goodman, of the Foundation. “This curriculum is invaluable,” Anderson says. “The Tribe and its partners have all stepped up in big ways to create an opportunity for Palm Springs students to learn how to reflect on their own culture and to begin to appreciate and understand the Tribe’s culture and way of life. It’s a beautiful concept if you really think about it.” The curriculum projects continues the Tribe’s longstanding commitment to investing in the future of Coachella Valley. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is well-known in the Coachella Valley for its profound positive impact on charitable organizations throughout the Valley and beyond. Kate Anderson, Director of Public Relations Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 5401 Dinah Shore Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 699-6925 kanderson@aguacaliente-nsn.gov http://www.aguacaliente.org/
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women in philanthropy
Susan Francis
John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation / Ophelia Project Chief Executive Officer
Laura Fritz
Eisenhower Health Foundation Senior Vice President
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy gives birth to opportunities and supports their growth. Philanthropy is very important to sustain a democratic society.
Personal Mission Statement Engaging in meaningful relationships and purposeful work has always filled me with happiness. Staying wide awake to the wonders of life keeps me inspired. Success I’ve always been self-motivated and set challenging goals. I derive great satisfaction from being productive and helping others succeed. Your Life in Four Words Doing Good – Feels Good. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is about community and helping others. It’s about the magical feeling of satisfaction that comes from knowing you made a difference in this world.
Lani Garfield
Kim Gerrish
Personal Mission Statement Focus. To connect, give love, appreciation, encouragement, and positive energy to those around me with an open heart. Always deliver above and beyond expectations.
Personal Mission Statement Be the Change You Hope To See in the World.
Personal Mission Statement Respect for others and being a good team member is important. It’s all that matters. All the rest is simply hardscape and bricks & mortar. Success Success makes you feel wonderful, but success is temporary. If you fail again, you will remain hopeful and motivated to keep giving your best efforts. Your Life in Four Words Family, Friends – Friends, Family.
Let’s Go with Lani Photographer/Videographer
Success Leaving the world a better place by inspiring change and growth. Helping clients share their mission and reach their goals. Your Life in Four Words Love, Evolve, Elevate, Empathy. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy makes a positive impact on the lives of individuals, and in turn, improves the entire community, allowing growth and prosperity to flourish.
Michelle’s Place Executive Director
Success If you are willing to learn, make mistakes, take risks and your heart is dedicated to your Mission, you will succeed. Your Life in Four Words Gratitude,Passion,Service, Hope. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy changes the world. It empowers people to give their time, talent and treasure. It creates community internationally, nationally and locally. It saves, cleans, heals and inspires.
Eve Fromberg
Fromberg, Edelstein + Fromberg Personal Mission Statement I lead a life exemplified by commitment to my family, my community and my business. I hope my reputation reflects a life led in excellence. Success I determine my success by a high level of integrity and accountability. I hope my actions speak for themselves as to my personal and professional success.
Noelle Furon
Desert Recreation District Marketing & Public Information Officer Personal Mission Statement To treat everyone with dignity and respect as you do not know what they have gone through in their life. Success When you help others to improve their lives, but you don’t need any recognition for what you did to help.
Your Life in Four Words Education, Knowledge, Community, Family.
Your Life in Four Words Energetic, positive, family, friends.
Importance of Philanthropy Giving back is the hallmark of showing gratitude for the blessings I have received. I only hope to match the gifts I have gotten with the work I give back.
Importance of Philanthropy Giving back to the community and helping others is a key part of our purpose on this earth in my humble opinion.
Jill Golden
Ellen Goodman
Loma Linda University Children’s Health LLUCH Board Member and Advocate Personal Mission Statement I make a conscious decision to help others, share what I have been given whether knowledge or resources, be empathic and everyday, I choose happy.
The Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District Executive Director Personal Mission Statement I’m grateful to have found a community of people that motivates me to be the best that I can be and reach for what at times feels like the impossible.
Success True success is about planting the seeds of success in others and seeing them grow and flourish under your guidance.
Success Striving to be our personal best. Doing what we love and having the people around us to celebrate even the smallest of milestones.
Your Life in Four Words Adventuresome, Full, Happy, Loving.
Your Life in Four Words Gratitude, Passion, Kindness, Love
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is part of my fabric. Helping others is good for the cause and good for the soul. A true WIN-WIN!
Importance of Philanthropy I believe that through philanthropy - the art of giving, investing and doing - that we can leave the world in a better place.
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Lea Goodsell
Beverly Greer
Anne Greeson
Personal Mission Statement My giving feels almost selfish because I derive so much enjoyment and fulfillment from it.
Personal Mission Statement Bring vitality and dignity to the disabled, the elderly, the chronically ill, forgotten folks who are so often devalued as contributing members of our society.
Personal Mission Statement Try to be ready to say yes. Greater things come from being open to accept new challenges and new adventures. Always think with your head, but give with your heart.
Success Personally helping a local family avoid homelessness and impacting many lives with Renova and Rotary.
Success Providing a safe, secure, caring environment for folks with nowhere else to turn for help by tapping into community giving.
Your Life in Four Words Kindness in everything.
Your Life in Four Words Helping others help themselves.
Success Success can be in your work, family, a small achievement you’ve wanted since childhood. Success has no limits and no achieve by date.
Importance of Philanthropy You can’t underestimate the ability of giving back to help put your own life into context and help you spark gratitude and joy.
Importance of Philanthropy Without selfless giving, services like ours will cease. We hope future generations will don responsibility for their fellow travelers and help whenever they can.
Victory Grund
Mary Guinane
Personal Mission Statement My passion and goal is to provide tools and opportunity for all ages and abilities to experience the joy and healing of hands on art.
Personal Mission Statement My personal mission is to use the power of words to bring good into the world.
Renova Energy VP of Business Development and Branding
Old Town Artisan Studios Founder/President
Success Developing relationships with students, staff, donors and other non-profit organizations through the arts. Your Life in Four Words Believe in miracles. Importance of Philanthropy My precious mom said that giving to others is given back to you in the form of joy you receive as you see lives changed.
Neuro Vitality Center Chief Executive Officer
The Write Answer/RKD Group Consultant/Senior Writer
Success Success is being happy with your legacy today and having a long list of contributions you still plan to make. Your Life in Four Words PMA: Positive Mental Attitude. Importance of Philanthropy Giving creates connection. Whether we’re personally giving or encouraging philanthropy in others, this important work changes givers and receivers in the moment and forever.
AVSU VP & CFO
Your Life in Four Words Be positive, be kind. Importance of Philanthropy When we step outside of ourselves to give, it leaves a memory and a pay-it forward desire in others.
Nancy Harris
The Coeta & Donald Barker Foundation President Personal Mission Statement My goal as President of Coeta’s Foundation is to honor Coeta and carry on her philanthropic legacy into the future. I honor this mission. Success We keep Coeta’s vision in grants to charities she loved and supported along with future deserving organizations. Your Life in Four Words Being kind costs nothing. Importance of Philanthropy Giving meals to those in need or books to children without means is awesome! Giving is rewarding for everyone.
Debbie Espinosa Debbie’s cultural roots of dedication to family, community and care for those in need has been the basis of her passion to work in the NonProfit sector. As the daughter of an immigrant Filipino family, she attributes the foundation of her inner strength and character to lessons learned from her family’s journey to the US. Building on their belief that the American Dream can be achieved through hard work, perseverance and caring for others before self, in 2018 Debbie became the President & CEO of FIND Food Bank, the Desert’s Regional Food Bank. With over 25 years of NonProfit experience, Debbie’s both planned and serendipitous path has afforded her experiences at the regional, national and international levels. These include the Director of Programs for a 16 county food bank in Northern CA, the Compliance and Capacity Development Manager for 37 food banks in the Southwest Sector of the US at the National Office of Feeding America, and the Strategic Programs and Operations consultant for the Global FoodBanking Network and Walmart Mexico y Centro America. There she helped guide the development of the first national food banking networks in Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. Debbie also actively engages in the advancement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Debbie is recognized for her work in hunger relief and DEI. Over the past year, she has keynoted and led workshops at 3 national conferences in these subjects. Currently, she also serves as a Board Member for the NonProfit Leadership Alliance national board, the California Association of Food Banks board, and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Riverside County board. She has her Masters Degree in Community and Economic Development from Penn State, and has 2 teenage daughters who are the joys of her life. Debbie Espinosa President & CEO FIND Food Bank 83775 Citrus Ave Indio, CA 92201 (760) 775-3663 (FOOD) despinosa@findfoodbank.org www.findfoodbank.org
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
A.J. Steinberg If your fundraising event is losing guests’ interest and isn’t making money, A.J. Steinberg wants to give you a big hug -and then she wants to sit you down to help get your event back on track to success. As a nonprofit event strategist who has raised millions of dollars over her 20-year career, she knows that most organizations’ events are leaving money on the table and missing the boat when it comes to longterm guest engagement. “It isn’t their fault events fail.” she says, “They are trained to be fundraisers, not event producers.” Over two decades producing galas and fundraisers with her event company Masquerade Events, A.J. happily watched her clients’ events grow and prosper. However, sadly, she kept hearing about scores of other organizations whose events were underperforming. “It was frustrating knowing that with just a little help and guidance all these events could have been winners. It wasn’t time and effort that was lacking, it was know-how and experience.” The problem was, there was no place for organizations to turn to in order to learn the key basics of creating profitable and engaging events. And so, she started Queen Bee Fundraising; a company dedicated to teaching the art of event planning to nonprofit professionals. Through consulting, webinars and workshops, A.J. brings her event planning expertise to organizations around the globe. A.J. takes great pride in what she is doing, and her mission is clear. “My goal is to change the world, one event at a time.” A.J. Steinberg, President Queen Bee Fundraising 23801 Calabasas Road #2031 Calabasas, California 91302 (310) 589-6050 aj@QueenBeeFundraising.com www.QueenBeeFundraising.com
Jan Hawkins
Lynn Hawks
Eileen Hayden
Personal Mission Statement Helping nonprofits effectively share their message, their mission using the power and personal connection of video while also maximize marketing dollars.
Personal Mission Statement Inspire hope in others. Through sharing our experiences, we can help transform the lives of others and find deep peace in ourselves.
Success Matching the dreams of a donor with a need that matters to them - to make a difference in our world.
Success Success is using ones personal skills and resources to raise awareness, create a positive legacy and advance change for good within our community.
Success Building loving, nurturing relationships. Solving potential issues before they become issues. Knowing I have done my best.
Your Life in Four Words Eternal optimist. Purpose-driven.
Your Life in Four Words Creative, passionate, driven entrepreneur.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy levels the playing field by investing in our communities; Philanthropists reflect the goodness of humankind by overcoming obstacles.
Importance of Philanthropy One person can make a difference but when we, as a community, collectively adopt the mindset and act as philanthropists, we change our entire community.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy allows us the opportunity to improve our community and world in meaningful ways. You’ve got to give it away to keep it.
Andrea Hecht
Tamara Hedges
Jennifer Heggie
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Director of Development Personal Mission Statement To share the wonders of the natural world and inspire others to preserve our precious animals and plants for future generations.
Tools For Tomorrow Operations Manager Personal Mission Statement To add value, kindle passions, and evoke joy. Success A child who feels like a rock star. A loyal volunteer. A testimonial from a client. A community of support. Your Life in Four Words Creativity • Adventure • Love • Laughter. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy provides an opportunity for all to make a difference while learning new skills, working with others, learning more about themselves, and expanding their horizons.
Circle Take Media Inc. Co-Owner, Executive Producer
Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter President Personal Mission Statement I aspire to be as fun, witty, generous and charming as my dog thinks I am, and to convince my cat that I am a good person, worthy of petting her. Success Success is making someone smile. Or laugh. Or wag. Or purr. Your Life in Four Words Listen. Learn. Love. Give. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is an outward expression of human kindness. Matching mission and passion is a powerful thing, creating an extraordinary, unstoppable force for good.
Auction Event Solutions CEO
Your Life in Four Words Grateful. Passionate. Happy. Blessed.
Guide Dogs of the Desert Director of Development Personal Mission Statement Be good to people and animals, and good things will happen to you. Success Succeed in a job that fuels your passion, and the real success comes when the donors and volunteers love you back. Your Life in Four Words Do what you love! Importance of Philanthropy To enlighten the community about what contributing truly means. Having a genuine concern for human and animal welfare should basically be a way of life.
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Karen Hooper
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California Executive Director Personal Mission Statement To provide comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California providing temporary housing while their child is hospitalized receiving vital medical care. Success When every family needing our services has been accommodated keeping them close to their critically ill child. Your Life in Four Words Love, Loss, Faith, Hope. Importance of Philanthropy It has the power to affect change in programs, services, people, and community.
Susan Jittlov
Event Management Productions (EMP) CFO and Production Assistant Personal Mission Statement Doing well by doing good for others. Success I worked with charities starting in high school. My career enables me to help many charities in the Coachella Valley. Your Life in Four Words Charity = lifetime achievement. Importance of Philanthropy Assisting others promotes prosperity and health for everyone in the community
Kris Hopping
Desert Water Agency Human Resources Manager Personal Mission Statement I try to be positive and enjoy life every day. I help others through my job and my volunteer work and it makes me happy. Success As President of United Way of the Desert, I am part of a team of wonderful people who truly make a difference in our valley. Your Life in Four Words Smile, Laugh, Love, Dance. Importance of Philanthropy It is important to appreciate what you have and help those who are not as fortunate. Give, Advocate, and Volunteer to make our community better.
Pat Kaplan
Alzheimers Coachella Valley Co-Founder & Board member Personal Mission Statement To leave this world a better place than when I entered it. Success Founding a local non-profit to directly benefit Coachella Valley families living with cognitive impairment. All monies raised remain here. Your Life in Four Words Live in the present. Importance of Philanthropy Seeing a need and asking your community to see a vision of opportunity for all. Leadership is about helping others achieve.
Judy Jensen
Childhelp Director Western Region Chapters Personal Mission Statement To not focus on problems but rather on solutions. Success To live life with gratitude and to do the right thing for family, in work and in life. Your Life in Four Words “How May I serve”. Importance of Philanthropy We all have the ability to give and help others and when we do lives change.
Alison Elsner Graduating from USC with a degree in political science, Alison Elsner immersed herself in the exciting world of politics, moving to Washington, D.C. to work for then-U.S. Senator Pete Wilson in 1986. When Wilson was elected California’s Governor, Alison served on Wilson’s California transition team and then in the immediate Governor’s Capitol office in Sacramento for two terms. She continued in Governor Gray Davis’ Administration for three years as Executive Officer of the California/Governor’s Mentor Foundation. Alison parlayed her background in government affairs, community outreach and public relations into the non-profit arena in the Coachella Valley. With purposeful intent to positively impact the world around us, Alison took the helm in 2015 as Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Medical Society (SBCMS). As one of 38 component medical societies of the powerhouse California Medical Association (CMA), SBCMS advocates for physicians, organized medicine and access to quality healthcare for Californians.
Edie Keller
Alison was nominated for the coveted Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2006, appointed to the USC Board of Governors for six years, named Chair of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission and serves on the board of Reach-Out to support workforce development and alleviate the healthcare provider shortage.
Personal Mission Statement My goal is to bring comfort, education and solutions to those living with the dreaded disease of Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
She believes that we each have a choice regarding the personal energy we transmit, opting for positive and kind. To her, this means leaving the world better than we enter it through respect for humans, animals and the planet, a sincere smile and a genuine effort to assist strangers and friends alike.
Alzheimers Coachella Valley Co-founder, Board Member
Success Through Traveling the Journey Together we have brought light and hope to our participants to not be victims of the disease. Your Life in Four Words Joy from Giving Importance of Philanthropy Knowing why you are “on the planet” is the key to life and this is done through the good works we do.
Alison Elsner Executive Director San Bernardino County Medical Society (SBCMS) 1859 W. Redlands Blvd. Redlands, California 92373 (909) 273-6000 aelsner@sbcms.org sbcms.org
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women in philanthropy
Terri Ketover
Community Philanthropist Personal Mission Statement To use my experience, skills and resources to impact and improve the lives of others and to benefit my community. Success Success for me is measured by accomplishing something every day -listening to someone, caring for someone, helping someone. Your Life in Four Words Incredibly blessed and complete. Importance of Philanthropy The goal of philanthropy is to improve the human condition - we are all responsible for each other...and through philanthropy we build a better world.
Margaret Keung
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs CEO & Executive Director Personal Mission Statement To lead by example, live a balanced life, and make a positive impact in my community. Success Success does not create happiness happiness creates success. Your Life in Four Words Be kind to yourself. Importance of Philanthropy By giving to others we learn about gratitude. With the recognition of gratitude we focus on positive emotions which ultimately brings us happiness and success.
Roberta Klein Read With Me Volunteer Programs President, Founder
Personal Mission Statement To care about my fellow man. To help disadvantaged or handicapped individuals develop to their maximum potential. To bring together the resources needed to make this happen. Success Doing the right thing for the right reason. Your Life in Four Words Share Time, Talent & Treasure. Importance of Philanthropy It is in giving that we receive. Sharing is the greatest joy in life.
Kristy Knieding
Cord Media Company Director of Public Relations Personal Mission Statement Continually striving to become a better leader and better version of self… professionally, personally and spiritually. Success Finding happiness in all stages of life’s journey, even when the road to get there is a tough one. Your Life in Four Words Blessed, Family, Motivated, Happy. Importance of Philanthropy Sharing one’s fortunes is the greatest gift, whether financially or via time and talents, it impacts individuals, societies, and the whole world.
Becky Kurtz
Carole Haes Landon
Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely Kelly Levy HARC, Inc. Chief Executive Officer
BIGHORN Golf Club Charities & Marketing Director
Personal Mission Statement WHDGBN. Work hard, do good, be nice.
Personal Mission Statement To help women and children be safe and help those with disabilities live their best lives.
Personal Mission Statement “Whatever you are, be a good one”: I strive to be a good wife, daughter, family member, friend, boss, mentor, researcher, evaluator, and collaborator.
Personal Mission Statement To awaken and educate the community around us. Striving to make a difference together in this world.
Desert Town Hall Executive Director Success Communicate. If I communicate effectively and directly, I can ensure there are no surprises in my business and personal relationships.
Angel View, Inc. Board President
Success If I’ve left my name on the hearts of others and not on marble, I’ve been successful.
Your Life in Four Words Put on some lipstick. (You’ll be fine.).
Your Life in Four Words Serving with grace, gratitude.
Importance of Philanthropy Learning to give — big or small — is an important family value. As parents and grandparents, we can teach it early for a better world.
Importance of Philanthropy As a child I was taught to help others less fortunate. If we don’t do it, who will?
Success Every day, do at least one thing that benefits someone else, whether that’s a person, an animal, or the environment. Your Life in Four Words Family, friends, meaningful work. Importance of Philanthropy “A rising tide raises all ships”: If you help others, you also help yourself, and you help create a society that values giving.
Success Success to me is defined when your heart is full of emotions, when you have helped or inspired another soul. Your Life in Four Words Inspire, Live, Love, Laughter. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is a circle of life…. its paying it forward at its best.
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Karen Lin
Maggie Lockridge
Personal Mission Statement I want to smile, laugh, and inspire people to inspire themselves and others as we practice our performing arts.
Personal Mission Statement To prevent the wounds of the Iraq, Afghanistan and future wars from permanently disfiguring young lives through the provision of free reconstructive surgical procedures.
Green Room Theatre Company President
Success Success is people pushing past their comfort levels and facing the world with confidence on both stage and real life. Your Life in Four Words Grand Central Station. Importance of Philanthropy Giving people the opportunity to do what I do is a gift. Everyone needs to express themselves their own way
Rebuilding America’s Warriors President/Founder
Success Bringing life to fruition. Looking back without regret, looking forward with anticipation. Your Life in Four Words Work hard, love more. Importance of Philanthropy To change the lives of those less fortunate, create smiles, improve outlooks, spread joy
DeAnn Lubell
Lubell Marketing and Public Relations Founder Personal Mission Statement To continue utilizing my creative talents as a writer and vast experience as a public relations consultant for nonprofits and businesses. Success If not for those who support my mission to help others in need - I could not successfully do what I love to do. Your Life in Four Words An amazing mystery unfolding. Importance of Philanthropy There is nothing more inspiring than someone who goes out of their way to make life better for others.
Jo Rosen When you can’t find answers to important life challenges, what do you do? After her mother, then five years later, her future husband Alan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Jo Rosen began by seeking out experts and people that had been through similar experiences. She wanted to know what living with Parkinson’s meant for each of them. Jo began the journey by reaching out to all the major Parkinson’s Organizations. She found that fundraising is what they wanted because of her background owning a financial management firm. She also found these organizations were not equipped to recommend support groups for caregivers, alternatives to traditional medical care, or coping with a future-facing chronic illness. She began searching for experts in life planning - financial planning - medical care - memory retention - and self-care. The week after her wedding in 1990, Jo decided that her efforts in organizing a major Parkinson’s organization’s symposium at UCLA were not going to provide solutions to their needs. She felt that if this was missing for her, then it was likely that thousands of others were facing the same challenge. So, she started what is now the 501(c)(3), Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO).
Jan Lupia
Janice Lyle
Heidi M. Maldoon
Personal Mission Statement Provide a hand up to those in devastating circumstances and helping them understand there’s hope to overcome.
Personal Mission Statement Make a difference in people’s lives by creating experiences that are both beautiful and meaningful.
Personal Mission Statement To live each day with intention - bettering myself, empowering those I am in contact with, and supporting those in need.
Success Success is working within a group, providing encouragement and support, to yield an amazing result.
Success Partnering with charitable organizations, volunteers and the community to meet a tangible community need for those who are disadvantaged.
Mama’s House Founder & Executive Director
Success Putting the Lord Jesus Christ first in every way with a heart to love and serve others. Your Life in Four Words Jesus, Family, Country, Ministry Importance of Philanthropy If everyone gave a portion of their time, talents, and treasures to support worthy causes, what a wonderful world it would be.
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands Director
Your Life in Four Words Creative. Engaged. Optimistic. Communicative. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is much more than writing a check. It is giving of your time and skills to improve your communities.
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert Executive Director
Your Life in Four Words Live with intention. Importance of Philanthropy The investment of kindness, service and financial support to meet an existing need is truly meaningful, both to the giver and the receiver.
Jo has since been on a 30-year mission to work so that no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s. Every resource in PRO’s network helps emotionally support and provide education to families affected by Parkinson’s, even if the family is made of one. The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Desert Chapter is presenting Jo the OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT FOUNDER on November 8th, National Philanthropy Day, Jo Rosen, President & Founder Parkinson’s Resource Organization 74-090 El Paseo Suite 104 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 773-5628 jorosen@parkinsonresource.org parkinsonsonsresource.org
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women in philanthropy
Diana Marlo Noll
Tammy Martin
Mary Martin-Coor
Carolyn Martino
Personal Mission Statement Helping people connect in meaningful ways, establish authentic relationships and work on projects with those that share a passion for helping others unconditionally.
Personal Mission Statement Be Happy! Try to concentrate on the positive and throw out the negative. Live today as you don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
Personal Mission Statement To remember where I have been and where I can go by maintaining and creating positive relationships and networks with family, friends and work partners.
Personal Mission Statement “Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid!” -Basil King.
Success Working with passionate partners, our community events have raised over $350,000 for important local charities.
Success Surrounding myself with people who are successful and can teach me more than what I know.
Your Life in Four Words Happy Mind Happy Life.
Your Life in Four Words Family, Friends, Successful & Happy.
Success Bringing friends, community and organizations together to celebrate and collaborate mutually benefitting relationships, partnerships, and sponsorships is my feel good!
Importance of Philanthropy Helping those that may be less fortunate than ourselves allows us to live a life of gratitude and appreciate what we have been graciously given in this world.
Importance of Philanthropy When you give all that you have to make others proud of your accomplishments. When your heart is into it, it comes easy.
Judy A. May
Debbie Green Miller
Personal Mission Statement To create greater inclusion so that all people, regardless of ability, are recognized as valued and contributing members of our community.
Personal Mission Statement To live each day to its fullest and appreciate all that life has to offer.
Marlo Productions Inc. CEO
Desert Ability Center CEO/Executive Director
Success Success is in knowing that we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your Life in Four Words Never, ever give up. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy allows nonprofits to meet unmet needs through compassion and genuine concern for those we serve.
Friends of the Desert Mountains Executive Director
Rancho Mirage Writers Fest Executive Producer
Success Being proud of whatever I do and to be there for my friends and family in good times and bad. Your Life in Four Words The Best Ever!! Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is a somewhat selfish pursuit for me because I always find that what I get back is much more than what I give.
CV Volunteers in Medicine Event Manager
Your Life in Four Words Live, laugh, love, repeat.
Coachella Valley Youth Hockey Foundation Vice-President
Success Success is enjoying the process and appreciating the challenges as well as the triumphs, and learning something every day. Your Life in Four Words Be brave, not safe.
Importance of Philanthropy What would this world, and more specifically this valley, be like if we didn’t have our philanthropic angels living here amongst us.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is a historically essential part of civilization to support projects and endeavors from which the entire community will benefit and grow.
Stephanie Minor
Ruth Moir
Center For Nonprofit Advancement (A Program of the RAP Foundation.) Director Personal Mission Statement To serve as a leader, live a balanced life, and positively impact the lives of the people that I meet. Success Success is learning something new each day. Your Life in Four Words Purposeful, joyful, busy, focused. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is important because it represents the love of humankind. It’s the act of improving the situation of others, and what’s more impactful than that?
The Steinway Society of Riverside County CEO Personal Mission Statement Preserving music education for over 50 years. Proven medically, music instruction accelerates brain development in reading skills and speech development. Success The SSRC established in 2000, now provides 35,000 students with music programs including piano and ukulele labs with take-home instruments. Your Life in Four Words Music. Music. Puppies. Travel. Importance of Philanthropy Without philanthropies, non-profit organizations cannot survive. The Coachella Valley has an affluent population with a great appreciation for education and the future of our children.
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Robin Montgomery
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Executive Director
Cynthia Moses
Integrated Learning Institute Director
Debra Mumm
Personal Mission Statement Look; identify community issues that need work; address those issues. Convey to others, encourage collaboration; take risks, support innovative solutions.
Personal Mission Statement My mission is to be a faithful steward of all that God has given me, using each gift to strengthen others and give God glory.
Personal Mission Statement To raise consciousness through creative empowerment by providing accessible tools and inspiration for artistic expression, creating culture and uniting community.
Success Focus , reach out to working poor/indigent families, where special needs care is non-existent. Inclusiveness, embedded within our philosophies. Your Life in Four Words Time the greatest gift. Importance of Philanthropy As a kid punishments were assignments working for charities. I never forgot the joy I felt helping. Coachella Valley supported 33 charities, joy was ever present .
Success Success is seeing my investment in others deliver lasting dividends in their lives. Your Life in Four Words Building competence and confidence. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy provides an opportunity for the stronger to strength the weaker so they may both move forward together for good.
Terri Neuman
Michelle Newman
Personal Mission Statement My passion is to always be grateful for all of the blessings I have received and to give back to the Community by inspiring children and adults to discover the wonderful world of the Arts.
Personal Mission Statement To positively impact the lives of those I meet, no matter how small or big the interaction and to work hard and be kind.
Philanthropist
Success An elementary student wrote: “I learned things that my mom did not even know”. “I got to learn things I would never learned for years”.. Your Life in Four Words Live, Love, Laugh, Enjoy. Importance of Philanthropy Knowing I have made a positive change in a child’s life is extremely gratifying.
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Development Associate
Success Success does not come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.
CREATE Center for the Arts Founder / CEO
Success Creating positive change through authentic action, elevating community and connection. Your Life in Four Words Compassionate, Collaborative, Creative, Catalyst. Importance of Philanthropy “The value of a man resides in what he gives.” -Albert Einstein “Life’s persistent and most urgent question is “What are you doing for others?”” -MLK.
Patricia ‘Patty’ Newman Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation Philanthropist, Board Chair Personal Mission Statement To make a difference in my communities with philanthropy and by offering charitable and civic leadership. Success For others to decide.
Your Life in Four Words It doesn’t happen overnight!
Your Life in Four Words To make a difference.
Importance of Philanthropy Teaching the value of giving back. I have a 3 year old boy and infant twin girls, all three make monthly donations to charity.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy supports all of society to achieve success in education, healthcare, science, the arts, the environment and much more!
Dr. Jane Woolley Dr. Jane Woolley is known for her strong support of higher education and healthcare for women and children. She has been involved in professional and charitable organizations, and received numerous awards throughout her 40-year career as a pediatric Anesthesiologist working side by side with two Nobel Peace Prize Winners for their contributions to genetic research. Upon retiring to Rancho Mirage, Dr. Woolley played an instrumental role in the formation of the Big Hearts for Little Hearts (BHLH) Desert Guild. As a founding member BHLH Desert Guild, she supported its growth from a few interested women to more than 190 annual members. In addition to awareness for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and it’s collaboration, and impact on the desert, Jane was a significant support for the expansion of Loma Linda University Children’s Health – Indio, Jill and Barry Golden Pavilion. The BHLH Desert Guild has raised more than $7.8 million, providing critical care for the children of the Coachella Valley. Jane’s history with Loma Linda University Health started in 1950 when her husband, Dr. Morton Woolley graduated from Loma Linda University. Jane played a crucial fundraising role and supported the first endowed chair to Loma Linda University in 1965 and was instrumental with gathering much needed funds for the Radiology and OB/GYN Departments at Verdugo Hills Hospital. Because of Jane, more children will have access to life-changing healthcare through the Woolley-Pettis Endowment for Pediatric Research. Dr. Jane Woolley, Co-Founder of the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Post Office Box 1464 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 (760) 770-9887 ejane@dc.rr.com www.lluch.org/wp
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Judi Olivas
Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter Development Director Personal Mission Statement To serve my community, live a balanced life, and apply ethical principles to make a significant difference in the world and those around me. Success True success is holding the vision, trusting the process, doing the hard work and, above all, lifting up others along the way.
Patti Park
Jillian Payne
Personal Mission Statement To have a positive impact on all those we serve through our programs.
Personal Mission Statement Learn and listen with intention. Dream big for others and for yourself. Never stop growing.
Angel View Inc. Executive Director
Success Success is knowing that I have encouraged, mentored, and supported those around me as they strive for success. Your Life in Four Words Blessed. Give back.
Loma Linda University Health Assistant Vice President
Success Living in gratitude for the opportunity to bring joy and encouragement to others. Your Life in Four Words Listen. Grow. Appreciate. Repeat.
Birgit Phillips
SafeHouse of the Desert Outreach SafePlace Coordinator Personal Mission Statement Giving youth the opportunity to reach their potential. Success Success isn’t defined by wealth or awards, it is helping, giving, and loving the people around you. Your Life in Four Words Moving Forward Not Back.
Importance of Philanthropy Giving back is important in creating opportunities for those who face major challenges in their lives.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy can be the difference that changes lives from harsh to hopeful, from burdened to beautiful, from limited to life-filled. Philanthropy is love.
Kyle Radke
Susan Rice
Irene N. Rodríguez Jo Rosen
Personal Mission Statement Whatever it takes are words I live by. I really try to go the extra mile; my goal is to be the Phenom person my dog thinks I am.
Personal Mission Statement I aspire to be more today than yesterday, be more inclusive of others, and find more light in our world to be grateful for.
Success My success comes directly from the success of others. The more successful my clients and staff are, the more success I seem to have.
Success Making a difference in the life of a child large or small - is success in my book.
Personal Mission Statement My personal mission is to strive to be a better version of myself every day in my work, personal life, and my interactions with individuals.
Your Life in Four Words Practice kindness. Live gratefully. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy provides opportunity to enact real change. Opportunity to help someone in need, further a cause, and change communities. Through the power of philanthropy, WE can.
Jones Agency CEO
Your Life in Four Words Nurturing, Thoughtful, Giving, Loving. Importance of Philanthropy I love working with non-profits. It gives me a great sense of accomplishment. I came up through the business advertising cheeseburgers and beer – nowhere near as socially redeeming.
Palm Valley School Head of School
Your Life in Four Words Be curious, not judgemental. - Walt Whitman. Importance of Philanthropy We are all in this world together. Supporting causes and organizations that change lives is not just important, it’s critical.
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum Executive Director
Success Success is when our visitors and guests are in awe of Cabot Yerxa, his Pueblo, and his life story. Your Life in Four Words Play, Dance, Kindness, and Love. Importance of Philanthropy The importance of philanthropy is sharing what we have with others to make their life a bit better than the day before.
Importance of Philanthropy Don’t judge a person based on circumstances, you don’t know what they are going through. Help when you can.
Parkinson’s Resource Organization President & Founder Personal Mission Statement Making a difference in people’s lives, particularly families affected by Parkinson’s, even if the family is one, and that one is the person with Parkinson’s. Success 29 years of desire to promote the welfare of families affected by Parkinson’s with strong, focused leadership, empathy, and personal experience. Your Life in Four Words Awesome, Heartfelt, blessed, beautiful. Importance of Philanthropy Changing the world one person, one step, one positive effort at a time. It takes a village. I am proud to be in that village.
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Louise B Ross
Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) Literary Manager and Marketing Personal Mission Statement Bring the Performing Arts to everyone, as entertainment, education, therapy or in any way it can improve quality of life. Success Applause, of course! The faces of children seeing theater for the first time, the faces of seniors finding fulfilling ways to spend leisure time.
Soul Ruiz
Boy Scouts of America – CA Inland Empire Council Development Director
Melanie Scherer
SNIP Bus (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) CEO
Personal Mission Statement Simple - Live, Love, Dance. To learn, grow and find a reason to be grateful every day. To encourage and support my daughters through life.
Personal Mission Statement I am dedicated to providing a voice to voiceless, innocent animals through low-cost spay & neuter services to stop animal overpopulation at the source.
Success Knowing my work has made a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of youth for a better tomorrow.
Success Raising and giving lots of money for/to worthy causes! Your Life in Four Words Animals. Friends. Family. Connection.
Your Life in Four Words Be the best possible.
Your Life in Four Words Family Caring Giving Supporting.
Importance of Philanthropy Giving back to your community keeps it vibrant and vital and improves quality of life for everyone!
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is defined as “love of humanity”. It’s charitable giving to human causes on a large scale to improve human welfare.
Importance of Philanthropy We must dedicate more of our time, money and efforts to worthy causes that make a meaningful difference in the world. We all gain when we give.
Carol E. Scott
Erin Scott
Shannon Shea
Children’s Discovery Museum of The Desert CEO Personal Mission Statement To serve as a leader, live a life of honesty, integrity and unconditional love. Remember what is most important and make a significant difference. Success To live a worthwhile life and to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Your Life in Four Words Family, Friends, Giving Back. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy can be defined as love for humankind. And the purpose is to improve the wellbeing of others and the elimination of social problems and its way of life.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Senior Manager of Brand, Marketing and Public Relations Personal Mission Statement To make a positive, lasting difference in the world by doing good, giving back, raising a family, and having fun along the way. Success Success is taking the time to reflect on accomplishments, looking forward, and achieving what’s next. Your Life in Four Words Family, Friends, Fun & Love. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is in all of us. We all can make positive changes within our community, the environment, and the world.
Elder Love USA, Inc. Executive Director
Personal Mission Statement To maintain a focus on the possible future. To continue to be innovative and optimistic and learn from the contrast life offers. Success I am successful when I have uplifted another person. Our best personal rewards come from helping others to succeed in life. Your Life in Four Words Entrepreneur. Student. Focused. Caregiver. Importance of Philanthropy We are all connected to one another. Being passionate and taking action to change someone else’s life, changes your life in the process.
Carolyn Martino Carolyn H. Martino is a founding member and current Vice President of the Coachella Valley Youth Hockey Foundation, which is a non-profit organization wholly dedicated to providing financial support to the youth hockey players and their families in the Coachella Valley in order to allow greater access to the sport of hockey and expanded opportunities for player growth and development. As a parent of a 13 year old boy currently in his seventh season of competitive travel hockey, Carolyn recognized the tremendous benefits for athletes and families to get to experience the joy of being part of a team, and the attendant lessons of discipline and organization that crossover to all aspects of growth and development. Seeking to promote and share these valuable experiences that participation in youth sports has to offer, the CVYHF was formed to address the need in the community to increase accessibility to youth hockey, which is currently ranked number one in annual expense according to a 2018 study by The Aspen Institute. With overall participation in all youth sports declining, CVYHF was formed to help create a way to promote access and make the endeavor more affordable to more youth athletes. The organization assists families with all aspects of participation, whether they have athletes that play for a team now or they are just learning to play, through scholarships, donations for tournament fees, and an online gear store. With the anticipated new hockey arena slated for Palm Springs in Fall 2021, CVYHF looks forward to assisting more families and spreading the passion for hockey across the Valley.
Carolyn H. Martino, Vice President Coachella Valley Youth Hockey Foundation 73140 Hwy 111, Suite 1 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 200-0700 cmartinolaw@yahoo.com www.coachellavalleyyouthhockeyfoundation.org
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women in philanthropy
Lisa Vossler Smith
Karen Sorbo
Kate Spates
A.J. Steinberg
Personal Mission Statement To spread love, share joy, help others, work hard and lead by example as an active and philanthropic member of our community.
Personal Mission Statement Waking up every day with a grateful heart for being able to “Live my gift”; by using my purpose to make a difference in the lives of others.
Personal Mission Statement Have vision. Be honest. Celebrate others. Have integrity. Value relationships. Own mistakes.
Personal Mission Statement Changing the world by educating and empowering the change makers.
Modernism Week Executive Director
Success Follow your passion and success will come naturally. Your Life in Four Words Love, God, Family, Community.
Karen Sorbo Ventures, LLC Professional Benefit
Success What are you doing with the gift you were given? Value comes when living your gift. That value determines success.
Importance of Philanthropy Helping people is one of the most rewarding things we can do. Follow your heart and give of yourself where it is most needed.
Your Life in Four Words Purpose is your gift.
Erica D. Stone
Cathy Teal
Soldiers Organized Services (aka S.O.S.) Founding Director Personal Mission Statement My mission has been to improve the morale and quality of life for our American Heroes of the United States Marine Corps. Success In 12 years, we have provided free airport transportation for over 275,000 Marines and saved them in excess of $50M. Your Life in Four Words Service, Perseverance, Patriotism, Pride. Importance of Philanthropy It is incumbent on us to recognize the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, who safeguard our Freedom daily. They’ve earned/ deserve our recognition.
Importance of Philanthropy The ability to look outside yourself and share your ability to lighten the burdens of others and inspire change in this world.
FAIR Foundation Executive Director Personal Mission Statement Keep learning, be kind, make courageous choices. Success Success is not how much money you make, but what you do with what you have. Your Life in Four Words Truth, Figure it out. Importance of Philanthropy Nothing is more noble and needed than doing good with integrity and authenticity.
Academy of Musical Performance Co-Founder/Volunteer CEO
Queen Bee Fundraising President, Founder
Success To me, the sum of success is vision plus risk divided by failures multiplied by effort.
Success Success means joy and fulfillment in my work, my community, my heart, and my family.
Your Life in Four Words Love. Laugh. Learn. Appreciate.
Your Life in Four Words “Be the change….”
Importance of Philanthropy It’s important to give your time, talent or treasure. It connects you to your community and committed to making the world a better place.
Importance of Philanthropy The human desire to do good sits at the heart of all civilizations. It is the ultimate grace, and true core of philanthropy.
Carol Teitelbaum
Sheila Thornton
Company Creative Change Conferences Founder Personal Mission Statement A therapist since 1985, my goal has been to facilitate healing for those who are struggling with the emotional scars of childhood sexual abuse. Success Eleventh year of It Happens to Boys Conference & offering free groups to men who were abused as children, brought a lot of healing. Your Life in Four Words Live, Love, Be of Service. Importance of Philanthropy What would life be like if we were not of service to others. I have dedicated my life to helping those struggling to heal.
OneFuture Coachella Valley President/CEO Personal Mission Statement To open doors to the brilliance and potential contribution of our youth. To be a collaborative leader on solutions addressing the greatest needs facing our community. Success Living a grateful, loving life, appreciating the gifts of others and making a contribution that serves the good of all of us. Your Life in Four Words Blessed beyond expectation. Importance of Philanthropy Everyone experiences lack and relies on the gifts of others for relief. Philanthropy allows us to help ease the struggles of others.
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women in philanthropy
SPOTLIGHT
Judy Tobin May
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert Executive Director Personal Mission Statement Treat others with the concern and kindness you would like them to show toward you. Success For the past 22 years, seeing the creation of thousands of one-to-one mentoring relationships that help our youth achieve their full potential. Your Life in Four Words Rewarding. Interesting. Family. Friends. Importance of Philanthropy Our Coachella Valley would not be what it is today without the generations of philanthropists who have given their time, talent and treasures.
Dr. Jane Woolley
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild Founder Personal Mission Statement My goal in life has been to encourage and facilitate people to work together and to give back to our community.
Pam Weekley
Cortney Weir
Personal Mission Statement To personally and professionally perform at my best, act with honesty and integrity while having compassion for all beings.
Personal Mission Statement To make the world a better place because I was in it. Bringing joy and comfort to families living with Alzheimer’s is truly an honor and privilege.
Pam Weekley & Associates Owner
Success My success is defined by working hard and giving back my time and resources to my family, friends, business and community. Your Life in Four Words Always Give Something Back. Importance of Philanthropy The act of giving is so powerful. It is intrinsically rewarding when I give my time, skills or money to help a charitable cause or organization.
Maria Wren
SMaRT Education Cofounder and CEO Personal Mission Statement To provide our youth with opportunities that help them discover and explore their interests, encourage personal growth, and realize their own true potential.
Success My marriage of 64 years. My three amazing children. An incredible career in medicine.
Success Success is many things but rarely easy. It’s with support of family and colleagues that I’m able to do this work.
Your Life in Four Words Unbelievable. Challenging. Busy. Blessed.
Your Life in Four Words It’s always an adventure.
Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy serves worthy causes but more importantly enhances the lives of the donors. It is inspiring and very rewarding to see the difference one can make.
Importance of Philanthropy We cannot just sit and complain about the state of the world. We must all do what we can, when we can, however we can.
Alzheimer’s Association Regional Director
Success I measure success by the positive impact that I am having; in my family, in my community, in my work. Your Life in Four Words Trust Your Crazy Ideas. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is actually a selfish pursuit. It improves your life immeasurably as your focus turns outward rather than inward. Perspective and gratitude are life affirming.
Madeline Zuckerman
Madeline Zuckerman Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. Owner & President Personal Mission Statement To make a difference and teach young people how to overcome life’s challenges, and make their life as fulfilling and meaningful as it can be! Success Success is achieving your dreams and being happy with who you are and what you are doing in life. Your Life in Four Words Blessed, Happy, Stimulated, and Fulfilled. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the thread that should be woven into everyones lives. We all must give back in some way to the less fortunate!
Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely started at HARC, Inc. (Health Assessment and Research for Communities) as the Director of Research and Evaluation in 2012. She was promoted to CEO in 2015 and has grown HARC into an essential part of the Coachella Valley nonprofit sector. HARC is a Palm Desert-based nonprofit that advances quality of life by helping community leaders use objective research and analysis to turn data into action. In short, Jenna and her team are “data geeks” who use research and evaluation to help nonprofits do their best work. Every three years, HARC conducts a telephone survey, known as the Coachella Valley Community Health Survey, and provides the findings back to the community. Hundreds of nonprofits use this free data to prioritize needs, design programs, and strengthen their funding requests. Nonprofits who use this data to support their funding requests have brought in millions of dollars to the Valley, which has allowed them to provide services such as meal delivery for home-bound seniors, mental health services for children, and HIV testing for all. HARC’s latest triennial survey is underway and results will be released to the public in early 2020. Beyond the triennial survey, HARC also provides research and evaluation consulting services to other agencies. HARC’s services include community needs assessments, program evaluations, community engagement, and analyzing existing data, among others. Jenna and her team make data easy to understand and act on, allowing local nonprofits to make evidence-based decisions that improve lives effectively & efficiently. Beyond her work at HARC, Jenna also serves on the Boards of Borrego Health, HARP-PS, and Joslyn Center. Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, PhD Chief Executive Officer HARC, Inc. Health Assessment and Research for Communities 41550 Eclectic Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 404-1945 jlecomte-hinely@HARCdata.org HARCdata.org
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Enhance the Quality of Life and Create Opportunities for People with Disabilities CONGRATULATE
BROOKE BEARE Desert Arc’s Board Chair and long-time Board Member
On winning her recent Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Pacific Northwest Chapter The coveted Emmy Awards recognize Outstanding Achievements in Television Desert Arc is fortunate to have Brooke’s leadership on our Board of Directors. She is a role model for the 700 people enrolled in Desert Arc’s life-changing programs.
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We invite the community to SAVE THE DATES to join us, as BROOKE BEARE will emcee Desert Arc’s two major fundraising events of this season –
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Third Annual Champions of Change Recognition Awards Luncheon
APRIL 2, 2020
Desert Arc’s 11th Annual Golf Classic
Desert Arc • 73255 Country Club Drive • Palm Desert, CA 92260 • 760.404.1368 www.desertarc.org • www.desertarc.org