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She uses corporate experience to aid community non-profits By Jane Gilman Shelagh Callahan has transformed her organizational skills and financial know-how into assets for school, sports and charity groups in the community. When she and her husband moved to Hancock Park in 2000, she already had stepped down as head of Montgomery Watson Labs where she oversaw 100 employees. “I guided the water testing firm through a successful turnaround. We doubled sales, added employees and improved the morale with monthly bonding events.” The blonde mother of two said after 17 fulfilling years in the corporate field, she decided to use her skills while a stay-at-home mom. For each school and nonprofit Shelagh volunteered for, she has developed financial systems they are still us-
ing today. When her kids Zoe and Henry were going to St. James’ School, she served the Parent Association as a chairman and held the title of treasurer for eight years. She performed the same role at Marlborough. As a class parent 15 times, she’s organized more parties and events than she can remember. Shelagh (pronounced shayla) also organized the Moms Night Out, a once-a-year fundraiser and friendraiser. “I thought it was important for moms to get to know each other.” She also hosted several Moms’ Potlucks when Zoe was enrolled there. The Hancock Park resident joined NGA, a philanthropic group that provides new clothes for children in need. “We at NGA enjoy working with Shelagh. She is energetic, responsible and dedicated
in every endeavor,” said board member Marion Plato. It was Shelagh’s idea to get NGA members involved in Operation School Bell, another charity she devotes her time to. OSB also provides clothes and accessories for children. “It’s so rewarding to help them. I remember a little boy receiving a toothbrush who told me ‘now I don’t have to share it with my brother.’” She has been NGA treasurer for the past five years — "a period where we have grown our membership, funds raised, and number of agencies we serve." OSB is a program within the Assistance League of Los Angeles and Shelagh also serves on the board of the League. Her financial career began when “my practical parents insisted we eight kids all got degrees in business from the University of Illinois, their
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alma mater,” explains Shelagh. The Waukegan, Ill. native followed her parents’ advice, and, after graduation and a new CPA, went to work for Price Waterhouse. Her next career move involved creating profitability for Kraft General Foods subsidiaries.
She audited the company’s businesses, often staying 10 weeks in different cities across the country. On one of the flights she and her seatmate struck up a conversation. The talk led to a dinner date, more dates and long distance phone calls, and in 1993 she wed attorney Ray La Soya. “My parents held full time jobs and volunteered in the community. They inspired me to enroll as a volunteer, and our children are doing the same.” Zoe teaches swimming at Hollygrove, and Henry has helped stock inventory at OSB. Although she is no longer a competitive tennis player, she’s hosted her children’s tennis, baseball, swimming, water polo and softball teammates “at least 20 times,” she said. “I come from a family with seven siblings. The family entertained a lot, and that’s where I get my love of parties.”
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Blood drives and three boys keep Red Cross ‘Ambassador’ busy By Suzan Filipek Twice a year Jackie McNally Kruse rolls up her sleeves and asks neighbors, friends and acquaintances to make an appointment for a blood drive at St. Brendan School. Their gift can make a huge difference for others, which is why the mother of three finds time in her hectic schedule to volunteer for the Red Cross. “I feel really strongly in making it accessible to people and for them to see how easy it is… “Most people don’t bother to sign up online... Most people come because I ask them to come,” explains Kruse, who donates blood four times a year herself. “I feel I have to practice what I preach.” When not acting as Red Cross Ambassador, the registered nurse volunteers as health co-chair with Dr. Angelique Campen at St. Brendan. They give kindergarten to eighth graders vision and hearing tests and scoliosis checks yearly. And she is on the School Parent Board. “She’s extremely helpful and very generous,” said school principal Sister Maureen O’Connor. “She arranges all the tests and the parish blood bank. She gives a lot of time to the school.” But Jackie insists practicality is what led her to follow an older sister’s footsteps into nursing. “I didn’t do it for altruistic reasons but came to see I was good at it,” said the quiet mid-westerner, whose father worked on the railroad. He died when she was 12, growing up outside of Toledo, Ohio with six siblings including an identical twin. After paying her way through the R.N. program at the University of Toledo, she found her niche as nursing coordinator of the muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) programs
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for the Dept. of Neurology at Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation in Chicago. She offered a sense of calm and direction for families in chaos. “Even though we didn’t have a cure we could give them support and services,” she says. She keeps abreast of advances in medicine and a current
license by taking continuing education classes. Her mother’s death last year prompted her to enroll in a death and dying course, and she considers becoming a bereavement counselor in the distant, less-busy future. She also studies nutrition and holistic medicine to keep her family at their best. She met her husband, Jordan Kruse, when he was in law school and she worked in outpatient surgery at a trauma hospital. They moved west 12 years ago when he was offered a position at an investment firm, and settled on Beachwood Dr. in 2006. “Hancock Park is the best of both worlds. You’re in the city and feel like you’re in a small town,” Kruse says outside the front door of her English Country home.
The tall brunette modeled designer fashions for the Afternoon with Eve fundraiser last spring for the Mannequins Auxiliary of Assistance League of Los Angeles. The fundraiser reaped $60,000 for the group’s many programs, which help at-risk children and teens. “It’s fantastic. A very ladieswho-lunch kind of day,” said the past president and benefit co-chair. She recently joined The Blue Ribbon of the Music Center, which hosts children, most who have never heard a live concert, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Disney Hall. Her boys, Colin, 13, Jackson, 10, and Addison, 8, are learning piano, and they walk one mile to school with their mom and family dog Magy Mae, a vizsla. The morning jaunts
prompted Jackie to start a Walk to School Day at St. Brendan. Participant numbers swell to 75 on the national Walk held the first Wednesday in October and again for Earth Day in the spring. Three years ago her husband Jordan co-founded with Chuck Carrington the St. Brendan Basketball Association. It has grown to 24 teams of 10 players from 29 schools. “We often talk to our boys about our volunteer work and take them to family events in which they gain a sense of concern for others beyond their Hancock Park door,” she says. The next blood drive for the American Red Cross will be at St. Brendan School, 238 S. Manhattan Pl., in the Parish Center on Tues., Oct. 1. There’s a good chance you’ll be hearing from Jackie.
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Ann is thrilled to be joining the KW Larchmont family as our escrow officer. For years, Ann has distinguished herself from the competition through her unmatched customer service, positive attitude, and superb attention to detail. When asked why she chose escrow as her career, she states the satisfaction of helping people achieve their American dream of being a homeowner.
With over 10 years of experience as a local real estate agent, Anna Lee is a true professional in the field of real estate. She has great negotiation skills which allow her to smoothly handle all her transactions. She is a member of the Agent Leadership Council to help out many different areas in office, including implementing education for agents. Anna believes in client-for-life relationship with all her clients. As an expert in the field who also speaks fluent Korean and English, she promises only the best. Please visit her website at www.annaleeinvestment.com.
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With over 10 years of real estate experience, Jen focuses on serving her clients with the highest integrity and service that goes above and beyond. Since joining KW Larchmont 5 years ago Jen has received top producing awards every year. Jen holds a Masters Degree in International Management, is fluent in Spanish, and has extensive experience in business, finance, and sales.
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Laura has a passion for putting the right people together for a common goal, so it’s no surprise that before making the transition to real estate, she w as a highly regarded Los Angeles commercial producer. Laura has transferred comme her “Big Picture Skills” into each real estate transaction over the years as she brings her heart and soul to the table with every transaction. She currently resides in Faircrest Heights where she is active on the Board of Neighbors United.
Lynn LeGlaire has been a licensed real estate agent since 2005. What sort of agent might Lynn be, one may wonder. Clients who have written testimonial letters about to her have said that they like working with Lynn best because she "...is honest and kind." " Her ability to make seemingly difficult things easy." and " ...her lovely service after the close of escrow." Lynn lives in the area with her husband and three children.
Mary is a real estate agent working for over 25 years in Hancock Park. She is a 4th generation Hancock Park native. Her professionalism and market knowledge results in a tremendous referral business over the years. Mary has membership in many local charities such as NGA and Hollygrove, Queenscare and Miss Lily's Trading Company.
Raving testimonials support Michelle's loyalty and commitment to her clients, caring deeply for their best interests, even after the deal is done. A resident and homeowner in Carthay Square, Michelle specializes in residential properties in Carthay Square, Cartthay Circle, South Carthay, Miracle Mile, Wilshire Vista, Pico-Robertson, Beverly wood and Beverly-Grove/Beverly-La Brea. A SoCal native, she grew up in the city of Upland, is a graduate of U.C. San Diego and speaks Hebrew fluently.
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Nina is known for her strong relationships, multifaceted abilities, and attention to detail. After earning a business degree from the University of Southern California, Nina went on to work in creative development and production before finding her true calling in real estate. Now a partner with the Red X team, Nina brings the same thoroughness and care that she developed in her previous ventures to her current dealings with her clients.
As a homeowner and investor in the Hancock Park/Miracle Mile area for nearly 25 years, Sharon knows and appreciates the intricacies of the neighborhood. Her decade of experience in the construction industry means that she can help you find the home of your dreams or to visualize the potential of your diamond in the rough. With a Master’s Degree in Business, Sharon has the training and expertise to negotiate the best deal for my buyers and utilize cutting edge technology to win top dollar for her sellers.
Since launching her Real Estate career in 2006, Sheri has rapidly penetrated the market and quickly moved to the top. Sheri's listings sell for top dollar in the fewest days on the market in the Hancock Park/ Miracle Mile area and she achieved a a 95% close rate on listings taken in 2011. Sheri prides herself most on her 100% client satisfaction rate: an achievement reached because she cares and puts her heart and soul into each transaction.
Ms. Knightner has over 14 years of experience in real estate and community development and is an advocate for the revitalization of underserved communities. A New York native, she relocated to California in the early 90’s. Ms. Knightner Califo believes in providing her clients with “Top Hat” quality service.
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RED wants to congratulate the powerful Women of RED - co-founder Morgan Pasco, Executive Assistant, Ashley Crisostomo and fellow agents Deborah Walsh and Tiffany Chin. In 2013 they propelled our group to p the top of real estate teams nationwide for Keller Williams. For their unprecedented service to our clients and incomparable value to our business we at RED are grateful for all they do.
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Grandmother inspired her to give back to the community By Sondi Sepenuk and African American-owned Larchmont chronicLe Hancock Park resident august law 2013firms in California, Areva Areva Martin really needs no has represented a wide-range introduction. As the found- of cases and clients that ining and managing partner of cludes everything from civil Martin & Martin, LLP, one of trials, labor and employment Los Angeles’ largest female disputes, family law and real
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estate litigation to representing Fortune 500 companies, judges and elected officials. She serves on the board of United Healthcare Children’s Foundation and as acting chair of the South Los Angeles Autism Regional Task Force for the California Senate Select Committee on Autism and the co-chair of the Autism, Diversity and Equity Task Force. You may also have seen her on CNN, Fox News, and other television outlets as an oncamera legal expert. In fact, since Areva is so incredibly active and involved in such numerous facets of local, state, and national significance, it was difficult to choose just one of her various undertakings on which to focus for Women of Larchmont. We decided to focus on just one single area of her endeavors: The Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN), an autism foundation that she founded in 2005 and now serves as president. But first, some background. Areva came to Los Angeles by way of St. Louis, “I grew up in a rough neighborhood in north St. Louis.. I grew up poor, with a grandmother who was a paraplegic, and I learned about social justice through my own background. What I saw my grandmother do, even with her limited physical ability and her limited financial means, and my godmother, who also raised me‌ both were givers. They gave
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to people in the community, they helped to raise me and my brothers, they were the example of how to serve. “I witnessed and lived through a period where African-Americans were judged by their color and people in those communities had very little access to opportunities, so giving back is in my blood,� continues Areva. “I live by the motto, ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’� Armed with honors degrees from both the University of Chicago and Harvard Law School, Areva headed west for a summer job, which turned into a permanent relocation. She met her husband in Los Angeles and they are raising their three children—two daughters and one son. When her son, Marty, was two years old, he was diagnosed with autism. It was an eye-opening experience for this nationally recognized children and women’s rights advocate. “The services that autistic kids received, particularly in certain parts of L.A. County, like South L.A., were pretty abysmal,� shares Areva. “I realized the difficulty many parents had in trying to access autism services for their kids,
so I decided to start the Special Needs Network.� The organization, which assists autistic kids and their families, “has several goals,� explains Areva. “We do a lot of policy advocacy around state and local legislation, we provide parent support, including parent training, resources and referrals, and we provide direct services for kids via summer camps and other programs.� SNN has provided services to more than 30,000 families in communities across California and was instrumental in the passage of the state’s first autism mandate bill, SB 946, which requires health insurance companies to cover mental health and autism services. SNN is currently collaborating with St. John’s Well Child and Family Health Center to build the first autism schoolbased health clinic in L.A. County. The clinic will be on the site of what will be the new Martin Luther King Hospital in South Los Angeles, and will be the first-ever Health and Developmental Center for kids, specifically targeting atrisk and low-income families and provide free or low-cost alternatives for healthcare and a range of social services. Though Areva’s schedule is jam-packed with her autism advocacy, her law practice, television appearances, writing books, jogging 25 miles per week and raising three children, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “A lot of women think that you either have to have a career or have a family, and I think that if you make smart decisions about your life and your career, you can do both. You have to learn to prioritize. You can’t do it all, but you can have it all.�
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She’s found pleasure, good friends by giving her time By Laura Eversz Caroline Labiner Moser is a board member of the Windsor Square Association and the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society. She’s also on the Land Use Committee of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, and has served as the House Chair for The Ebell of Los Angeles. “But I don’t do them all at once,” laughs the Windsor Square architect, who holds degrees from both Harvard and MIT. Caroline says she “started joining things to meet people” when she moved here from New York with her husband, neurologist Dr. Franklin Moser, 21 years ago. She began by volunteering on the project council at the Museum of Contemporary Art, then as president of the board of the Children’s Museum downtown. The recession allowed her more hours to spare from her architectural practice, so she volunteered for the city Planning Department’s Office of Historic Resources, and was named to the board of the Harvard Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. There, she became involved in planning issues, and ended up on the land use committee on the GWNC. “It’s just really interesting, and there are a bunch of smart people. It’s important in that it pertains to quality of life issues,” she said. Caroline says her duty as block captain co-chair of the Windsor Square Association is to send out emails to mem-
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bers. She does so much more than that, according to WSA president Larry Guzin. “The Larchmont Chronicle is recognizing one of the great members of the community,” he said. “Caroline is a core member of the board whose judgment I trust. She weighs in on all of the big issues and has the concerns of the neighborhood at heart. She’s one of the people whose energy helps bind up the community and make it a better place to live.” He also points to her academic background, thoughtfulness and great sense of humor. “I commend her in all ways.” Patty Hill, president of the Ebell Club of Los Angeles— whose building is designated an Historic Cultural Monument where Caroline served for four years as chair of the House Committee—wholeheartedly agrees. “She is the ultimate combination you want in a person. She’s very charming, kind and gracious,
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and she’s also a genius. And I can’t tell you how generous she is with her time.” In addition to overseeing the patching and painting of the Ebell as well as restoration of its clubhouse and dining room, Caroline was instrumental in putting together the soon-to-be-completed Historic Structures Report for the 87-year-old building. She worked with architect John Heller, architectural historian Portia Lee—her successor as House Committee chair—and a USC grad student she recruited to scan plans, pour through minutes and organize documents and archives to create an accurate and complete analysis of the structure, Ebell collections and even landscaping. It was a big job and “a delicious project,” said Caroline, with a long-term goal of protecting the building and making sure the work gets done. If there’s a thread in all the things she’s lent a hand to, it’s that they’ve all been about city, environment, place. “And our neighborhood is a true community, so you really feel like you’re helping in a direct way.” As a mother, Caroline conveyed to her daughters, Clare, 23, and Julia, 20, that there are great pleasures to be had from giving time—beyond the good you do.
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She carries on work of Dames by visiting the homebound The mission carried on by both Knights of Malta for the past 960 years, and by Dames, the female counterpart of the organization., is to use peaceful tools to fight against disease, poverty and intolerance . One of several women in our neighborhood who participate in the work of the society is Evelyn Vodhanel, a longtime resident of Hancock Park. Her first experience as a Dame was at Lourdes in France where she helped the disabled make the trip to the shrine’s healing waters. She herself was cured of a back problem by an immersion. Some 25 years later, Evelyn is continuing to administer to the sick and/or infirm by distributing communion and reading prayers to those who have requested visits. She accompanies the St. Brendan Church parish nurse twice a week, calling on three or four parishioners who are not able to attend church ser-
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Women are key support staff at Wilshire Escrow Company By Jane Gilman Who are the women behind Wilshire Escrow? Originally co-founded by Emma “Scotty” Shewfelt with her husband Roy almost 70 years ago, the female staff ranges from the receptionist to the escrow assistants to the junior escrow officers. Two fourth generation members of the Shewfelt family are among the 13 women at the 19-member firm. Joanna Shewfelt Girard has been operations officer for the past 10 years. Kira Shewfelt is helping out at the company during the summer. “It was “Scotty’s” idea to buy out the original partners and start an independent firm,” said Joanna. Scotty was an accountant, a field that few women entered in the 1950s, said Joanna. Today both escrow and real estate are progressive fields in hiring women. “My grandmother was a skilled networker. She socialized at Wilshire Country Club and, when the office was next
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The Women of Coldwell Banker Salute the
Women of Larchmont June aHn
June Ahn is a top producing agent and an estate director with Coldwell Banker Hancock Park South. A member of the International President’s Elite, June has been recognized as one of the top 100 agents of Coldwell Banker in all of Southern California. She has earned many awards for her outstanding achievements. Please call (323) 855-5558.
BarBara aLLen
Barbara Allen, a Massachusetts native&BostonUniversitygraduate, specializes in residential home & residential income properties. She is a member of the International Sterling Society for outstanding achievements. Barbara strives to help people realize their real-estate goals. In this changing market, Barbara’s tenacity, knowledge, understanding and determination are key to her success. Please call Barbara at (323) 610-1781.
PeGGy Bartenetti
Peggy graduated from UCLA with a BA in English; studied design at Otis Parson’s Art Institute for 3 years and completed a summer course in the Architecture of English Country Homes at Oxford University in England. Peggy has been selling real estate for 16 years with Coldwell Banker South on Larchmont & has been a resident of Hancock Park for 43 years. Peggy is involved in many community activities. (323)860-4250
Vickie Bascoy
Victoria is a Los Angeles native and a long-time resident of Hancock Park/Windsor Square. Her real estate career spans 20 + years with such achievements as Rookie of the Year, Assistant Manager, Top Producer and Woman of the Year. She has sold from Santa Monica to Palm Springs & is a member of numerous charitable & religious organizations. (323) 823-6869.
sandy Boeck
Sandy is dedicated to bridging the needs of buyers and sellers with personalized, one-on-one service from the starting line to the dotted line. She has the comprehensive knowledge, negotiating experience and marketing skills helping her clients since 1988 to achieve their goals. Sandy grew up in Hancock Park and has lived in Brookside for 39 years. (323) 860-4240.
LeaH Brenner
Leah has three loves: family, real estate and community. A proud grandmother to 15, resident of HP, supporter of local charities and a top producing CB, Leah has achieved many accolades over her 30-year career. Leah and her partner Naomi are members of prestigious Society of Excellence and earned a position on The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends 2013 list of the nation’s top 1,000 REALTORS®. (323) 860-4245 www.naomiandleah.com
racHeL Burnard
“Your Favorite Kiwi” The #1 New Zealander on the Blvd representing buyers, seller & investors all over Los Angeles. Savvy, insightful and discerning. This clever professional uses a combination of business smarts, kiwi ingenuity, delightful charm and sound negotiating skills to consistently close deals. No matter how big or small Rachel should be the leading lady in all of your real estate transactions. Call her for a chat. (310) 409-9736
Mary Louise BurreLL Mary Louise is a consistent top producer who has been in real estate for the past twenty seven years. A native Californian and an alumnus of USC, she especially enjoys working with first time home buyers, investors for income properties & finding the ultimate dream home! She can be reached at (323) 314-5718.
Hancock Park south 119 Larchmont Blvd. 323.462.0867
sue carr God gave me one mouth and two ears for a reason. To be heard, call (323) 460-7606. www.HancockParkLiving.com
Jenny cHow
A long-time resident of the area Jenny specializes in residential and commercial real estate. She has more than 20 years experience and is a consistent top producer. Jenny is a native of Taiwan & speaks three dialects of Chinese. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers & Altrusa International. She is married with two sons. (323) 460-7624.
ceciLLe coHen
Cecille is a member of the President’s Circle and has won many top awards. She and her husband are active in the Orthodox community & are past parents in Yahneh Hebrew Academy, Toras Emes, YULA, Bais Yakov & Yeshiva Gedolah. For the past 27 years with Coldwell Banker, her mission has been to help her clients achieve their real estate goals. Call Cecille at (213) 810-9949.
cindy defatta
I am a neighbor. I love our neighborhood! I am passionate, ethical and smart. I actually end up invited to my client’s family weddings, bar mitzvahs, and even vacation with them! I do not take lightly the responsibilty that I am given. I do try to make every sale as stress free and yes..even fun and exciting. Call Cindy at (760) 703-3877
anna Gee
Over 16 years experience in real estate & usually does 6 to 7 transactions with one client. In year 2003, ranked 251st among 69,000 REMAX agents. Owned & operated a real estate office. Rookie of the Year, consecutive Top Producer of the Year, for consecutive years. Motto: Truthful, responsible & loyal. Do my best in every transaction w/ my professional knowledge. (213) 276-2288.
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naoMi HartMan
Buying or selling in Hancock Park or Miracle Mile? Look no further. Respected by clients and colleagues, Naomi has 33 years of real estate experience. She and her partner Leah have a history of setting records and garnering accolades, including their membership in the Society of ExcellenceandTheWallStreetJournal/ REAL Trends list of the nation’s top 1,000 REALTORS® Naomi is the proud grandmother of six. (323) 860-4259 www.naomiandleah.com
Lisa HutcHins
#1 Agent in Hancock Park/ Windsor Square since 1994. Only agent in Hancock Park ever awarded S ociet y of Excellence, Coldwell Banker’s highest achievement level, for the 11th year in a row. Lifelong resident of H.P.-W.S., Graduate of 3rd St School, Marlborough School & Stanford University. Contact her at (323) 460-7626 or lbhutchins@aol.com.
BeLLa kay
Bella Kay, with over 21 years of experience in the local real estate industry, speaks five languages fluently: English, Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish. Known for her patience, persistence, and enthusiasm, she has a loyal following of satisfied clients throughout Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the Westside. (323) 972-3408.
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June Lee
Let me help you buy or sell a home with Intelligence, Remarkable Service and Respect. Call Ginger: 323-252-6512
anne LoVeLand
Proper preparation prevents p$$$ poor performance. 1st step, call (323) 460-7606 www.HancockParkLiving.com
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A real estate professional since 1974, Barbara holds the titles of Executive Sales Director, Previews Property Specialist and Assistant Manager with the North office. She is a consistent member of the President’s Club and has been awarded some of Coldwell Banker’s highest achievements. A Hancock Park resident since 1968. Call (323) 460-7633.
terri Mccortney
Terri has lived in the Hancock Park area since 1971. She has been with the Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office since 1995 where she has been a multi-million-dollar producer. She specializes in Westside residential real estate to include Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. Please call Terri at (323) 460-7612.
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Belinda has lived in Hancock Pa r k fo r m a ny ye a r s a n d raised her five children here. Her real estate goals are to make the buying and selling process run as smoothly as possible and to develop long term relationships with her clients. Belinda can be reached at (213) 435-1775.
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MicHeLLe Hanna
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A four ty year resident of Hancock Park, Mollie has been in real estate in the area for 37 years and 25 years with the Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office which is recognized as being in the top 1% of its agencies. She is also an assistant branch manager. Call Mollie at (323) 460-7636
June has been a long-time resident and prominent realtor in Hancock Park meeting the individual needs of each client with her expertise and knowledge of the area. In each of her year’s affiliation with Coldwell Banker, June has been named to the International President’s Circle / Elite and is a certified Previews Property Specialist. (323) 860-4262.
“Each transaction is like a puzzle and it excites me to make sure all the pieces fit as easily as possible! I love helping people achieve the American Dream!” Born & raised in Los Angeles with over 20 years of experience in real estate allows Michelle to be the ultimate real estate professional. Graduate from Pepperdine University. When she is not selling real estate she is serving @ St. Brendan’s School or Plymouth School where her children attend.
First impressions count. I can be your “Swiffer”and your spiffer before you list. For proof, call 323-460-7606.
Vivian has over 25 years experience in the real estate industry. She was a top producer among her peers in the MidWilshire area. She concentrates in the areas of Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Mid Wilshire and wherever her clients take her. Vivian speaks fluent Korean, English and some Japanese languages. Please call Vivian at (213) 327-7621.
Kathy’s successful representation of sellers & buyers in Hancock Park and Windsor Square has spanned 36 yrs. Considered oneof themostrespected, experienced & successful agents at Coldwell Banker, she holds the title of Executive Sales Director & Previews Property Specialist. Her integrity & commitment to clients is exceeded by none. Charitable activities include Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women, Meals onWheels& HopeNet. (323)460-7622
Maria, a 33 year resident of Hancock Park & a Top Real Estate Sales producer for 18 years, is a Certified Short Sale & Foreclosure (SFR) resources Specialist & neighborhood Specialist. She represents buyers & seller in their Residential Short Sale, Commercial, Multi-Family, Trust REO-Bank Owned & Probate Sales. (213) 705-1603 or mgomez@coldwell banker.com
Janet LoVeLand
Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, LLC.
Linda has been a multi-milliondollar producer since 1972 and is a member of the prestigious International President’s Elite. She is also an Executive Sales Director, a title awarded for o u t s t a n d i n g p ro d u c t i o n , dedication & ser vice. A dynamo, Linda is active in many community organizations & loves to sing, play tennis & ski. (323) 460-7601.
sHar PenfoLd
Shar is a proud resident of historic Fremont Place. She takes pride in delivering truly remarkable service with any eye to discretion. Having relocated with her family to Los Angeles, London & France, Shar’s experience is unprecedented when it comes to buying a house and settling into LA from anywhere in the world. Your referrals are always welcome. Call (323) 860-4258.
Jackie VaLenzueLa
Jackie is a Realtor servicing the greater Los Angeles area. The transition into Real Estate was seamless to her because education and counsel are two elements she enjoys. As a real estate agent, she takes pride in assisting clients in making informed decisions about their real estate transactions. Jackie is a Bank-Owned/Short Sale Specialist. She can be reached at (323) 460-7663.
aMy wHite
Raised in Southern California my whole life, and graduated from the Marshall School of Business at USC. I am passionate about my work and have been a part of real estate for over 20 years. I have helped manage my family’s property management company in multi-family and commercial properties. I am satisfied when I find the best home to fit my client’s needs. I am fortunate to raise a family of 3 boys. (310) 795-4447
Hancock Park north 251 Larchmont Blvd. 323.464.9272
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Directory of Who's
Ruth C. AndeRson
Principal, Christ the King School Ruth Anderson joined the teaching faculty at Christ the King School in 2002 as the sixth grade teacher. She was appointed principal in 2010. Before moving to Los Angeles in 1994, Ruth accumulated over twenty years of teaching experience in Ireland and England. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages from University College Dublin, her postgraduate diploma in Computers in Education from Trinity College Dublin, and her Master’s Degree in Catholic School Administration from the University of San Francisco. Ruth’s philosophy of education is to educate the whole child– spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally. She believes that the school must work in close partnership with the home to prepare students for their opportunities ahead. Ruth passionately believes in the importance of the early years of education. Laying a firm foundation in all academic areas, instilling values and morals, and providing children with a disciplined and caring environment are all crucial elements for children’s success. She is particularly proud of Christ the King’s Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Montessori program where creativity and love of learning are evident. Ruth initiated a Classical Studies program for the school’s Junior High students. She believes that exposing young minds to Latin sharpens students’ language skills. Ruth continues to build on the school’s emerging reputation as a progressive, successful school with an updated computer lab, SMART Boards and document cameras in all classrooms, a large screen projection system and curriculum-integrated Robotics.
ruthcanderson@cksla.org • (323) 462-4753 • 617 N. Arden Blvd.
Christine Bednar Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of Signature Card Services, mother of two, and inspiring businesswoman
Christine has made the Larchmont area her and her family’s home for over a decade. As CFO of Signature Card Services, she oversees all financial forecasting, budgeting, and asset management. Christine is also in charge of vendor relations, pricing, agreements, and inventory. In addition to managing the accounting department, she is responsible for the human resource function of the company. Christine has worked in merchant bankcard services for twenty years. During this time, she has assisted many local businesses with financial advice and services, providing their customers with payment options at checkout: affordable and reliable merchant accounts, mobile payment solutions, and gift card & loyalty programs, to name a few. Aside from this, Christine volunteers her time sitting as Treasurer on the Board of the Hollywood Football Club, a wonderful local soccer club for both boys and girls. Signature Card Services, a 17-year old industry-leading payment services provider, accommodates most businesses in retail, internet, mobile, and mail/telephone order environments. Signature Card Services is known for pioneering the US migration to the chip card (EMV) standard by making it economical and effortless to merchants by providing them with support, education, and a free EMV-enabled terminal. For more information, visit www.signaturecard.com.
8360 Melrose Ave.,3rd Floor • 888-334-2284 • www.signaturecard.com.
Patty Britton Turning Point School Primary School Division Head/ Early Childhood Teacher A native of Southern California, Patty received her degree from California State Los Angeles. After receiving her American Montessori Society certificate, she began her career at Turning Point School when it first opened, 44 years ago. Patty has contributed greatly to the success of the Turning Point School¹s early childhood program. She offers her very young students an engaging environment that focuses on the development of the whole child. In addition to her years as Primary Head Teacher, Patty also served as Director of the school from 1980-1985. Patty attends events across all grade levels and plays an active role in the majority of our performing arts programs and athletic events. In addition to her involvement in the extracurricular and special events of the school, Patty plays a significant role in the Primary admissions process, assisting the Director of Admissions. Patty follows our alumni closely, cultivating long-lasting relationships between alumni and Turning Point School. At this year¹s Alumni Reunion, an alumnus had this to share: “I learned my good manners from Ms.Britton.
310-841-2505 • 8788 Nationl Blvd., Culver City
Angelique S. CAMPen, MD esthetic Medicine Specialist and eR Doctor Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, and an expert in the field of esthetic medicine. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique is the Director of Operations at Providence at St Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and practices as faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She also owns an esthetic medicine practice called “The Best Kept Secret in Larchmont.” She offers inhome confidential botox and fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Radiesse) as well as Latisse eyelash enhancement. You have likely seen many of her clients either on the big screen, TV, or along the streets of Larchmont, but you would never know it (with her talent for achieving the natural look.) In her “free” time she volunteers her medical services at the LA free clinic, travels on humanitarian trips with the Wilshire Rotary, is a board officer of The Ebell Club as well as the Mannequins of the Assistance League, and serves on the Foundation for Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. She resides in Windsor Square together with her husband Chase, a realtor with Keller WIlliams on Larchmont, 9 year old twins Hunter and Paris, as well as 7 year old Scarlett.
323-788-3409
The following is a list of organizations that include Larchmont women in their memberships. If your club is not listed in this section, please send the information to “Who’s Who Directory,” c/o Larchmont Chronicle, 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004 or reception@larchmontchronicle.com
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ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL 323-463-2858. Jenny Chow, president. 9 members. Meets 2nd and 4th Wed. Purpose: Chartered in 1938, serves and provides support to School on Wheels, Good Shepherd Shelter for Homeless Women, Braille Institute and Hope-Net. ANGELIC AUXILIARY OF THE CHILDREN’S BUREAU 213-342-0144. Mari Linfesty, president, with 40 members who meet three times a year. Hosts an annual benefit event in March. Purpose: benefits Children’s Bureau of Los Angeles, which helps prevent child abuse and neglect as well as protect, nurture and treat abused children. www. all4kids.org. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 323-469-1973. Floran Fowkes, president. Ana LaDou, chief executive director. 600+ members. Mission: Established in 1919 to improve the quality of the lives of at-risk children, families, and senior citizens by providing vital social services in the Los Angeles community. Local auxiliaries and their chairs include: Anne Banning Auxiliary, Karen Berkus & Perri Kranzdorf; Bookworms Auxiliary, Audrey Fimpler; College Alumnae Auxiliary, Mary Toolen-Roskam; Hilltoppers Auxiliary, Barbara Pfister; Mannequins Auxiliary, Leah Houska; Nine O’Clock Players Auxiliary, Mary Lyon; Pre-School and Kindergarten Auxiliary, Marilyn Moulton; Founder Assisteens Auxiliary, Missy Calvert. AVIVA CENTER STERLING ASSOCIATES 323-876-0550, ext. 1107. Lucia Hincapie, contact. 15 members. Welcomes new members throughout the year. Fundraising activities benefit Aviva Treatment Center for Abused Children, which provides care and treatment to abandoned, neglected, abused and at-risk youth and their families. Hosts annual fundraiser for cultural outings and events. BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER 323-664-2153. Scott Schaldenbrand, president of the 27-member board. Meets 3rd Mon. Purpose: Provide family-centered early intervention services for the child (infant–8) who is blind or visually impaired, helping children build skills and acquire independence. BRAILLE INSTITUTE AUXILIARY 323-663-1111, ext. 3130. Anita Wright, Auxiliary liaison. Pur-
pose: assist Braille Institute of America through fundraising and volunteering in providing free education and services to blind and visually impaired individuals, and inform the community of the works and services of the Braille Institute. CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER 323-951-1041. Betsy Butler, interim executive director, Vicky Barker, legal director. Purpose: work in collaboration with other organizations to protect, secure and advance the comprehensive civil rights of women and girls. www.cwlc.org. CHILDHELP USA 323-465-4016, x 2004, Anita Tashjian, president. Judy Jensen, Dir. of the Western Regional Chapters. 100 members. Meets every 2nd Thurs. except July & August. Purpose: meet physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children’s group. Hosts Wonderland event every December, as well as other fun events. www. childhelp.org. COLLEAGUES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 213-260-7600. Travis Barton Kranz, president. 65 members. Nine meetings a year. Purpose: Supports Children’s Institute, Inc. with their work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraising activities include annual spring luncheon and fashion show, and operation of The Colleagues Boutique, a designer resale and vintage clothing store in Santa Monica, 3312 Pico Blvd. THE COLLEAGUE HELPERS IN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE, CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. (C.H.I.P.s) 213-260-7600. Marni Pozil, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. with their work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraising and volunteer efforts include an annual fashion show, boutique fashion events, hosting special children’s activities, and donating and distributing toys during the holidays. CUISINE Á ROULETTES 213-484-7128. Donna Forman, president. 102 members. Two general membership meetings yearly at St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels, open board meetings monthly. Purpose: Fundraising and support for St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels. EBELL OF LOS ANGELES 323-931-1277. Patty Hill, president. 400+ members. Luncheons on most Mondays, Oct.-June. Spring and Fall benefits. Purpose: educational, philanthropic and cultural. ebelloflosangeles. org. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 310-845-8050. Debbi Winter, vice president of development. Purpose of foundation is to provide services for children and adults with developmental disabilities
through schools and job training. Committee oversees fundraising and external relations. Annual fundraisers are the Spring Gala and golf tournament. dwinter@ ecf.net. FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE 310-472-8306. Gloria Dahl, president. 85 members. Purpose: raise funds to provide scholarships to students and accredited teachers to participate in Foundation’s educational programs. FRIENDLY HOUSE 213-389-9964. Peggy Albrecht, executive director. Founded in 1951 as the first home for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in the USA. Purpose: provide an opportunity for women to recover physically, spiritually and emotionally from drugs and alcohol in an atmosphere of love, compassion and support. FRIENDS OF VISTA DEL MAR 310-836-1223, x 419. Jill Friedman & Carolyn Siegel, co-presidents. 200 general members. Purpose: volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the children served by Vista Del Mar child and family services including the learning disabled, autistic or abused children and their families. GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AUXILIARY 213-482-1834. Louise Phipps, president, contact Andrea Salazar, director of development. Meets five times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: assist at four centers for the homeless and raise funds. www.gschomeless. org. HOLLYGROVE 323-463-2119. Shawn Caracoza, executive director. Purpose: a family-centered community organization serving abused and neglected children to age 18, and those at risk of abuse, neglect or in poverty. www.hollygrove.org. HOLLYWOOD WILSHIRE YMCA 213-639-7542. David Almaraz, chairman, board of directors. Purpose: Strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. HOPE-NET 213-389-9949. Gillian Wagner, president, 200 volunteers. Board meets bi-monthly. Purpose: help eliminate hunger through area food pantries and to provide lowincome housing to families and individuals in the Wilshire Center and Los Angeles metro area. www.hopenetla.org. JEFFREY FOUNDATION 323-965-7536. Alyce Morris Winston, founder and CEO. Hosts annual fundraiser each May. Celebrity tennis match in Sept. Purpose: provide services for special needs children and their families. www.thejeffreyfoundation.com. JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL, AL JOLSON CHAPTER 323-936-0388. Arlene Epstein,
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president. 100 members. Meets 3rd Thurs. Purpose: support children’s home in Israel, Operation Stork, Battered Women’s Shelters and Anti-Defamation League. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 323-957-4280. Sarah Rickert Weerts, president. 1,200 members. Six general meetings Sept.– May. Purpose: promote volunteerism, develop women’s potential and improve the community through effective action and the leadership of trained volunteers. JUNIORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE 310-441-0470. Meg Geddes, president. 100 members. Meets seven times per year, Sept.–June at members’ homes. Purpose: assist the Sisters of Social Service in their works and Regis House. Annual fundraiser is the Candlelight Ball in Jan. LAS FLORISTAS lasfloristasinc@gmail.com. Debra Veady, president. 50 members. Meets 2nd Wed. of each month, Sept.–June at members’ homes. Purpose: support children’s charities at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center (including sports wheelchair program). lasfloristas.org. LEARNING ALLY 323-210-1454. Sherry Weekes, production director. 100 volunteers. Formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Purpose: record and produce audio textbooks for students who are blind, dyslexic or physically disabled. www.learningally.org. LES AMIES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 213-260-7600. Daryn Horton, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. with its work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraisers include theater receptions, an annual holiday dinner and other activities. LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-228-7499. Mary Beth Thomas, president, Sharon Rising, chairman. 343 members. Hosts special literary events throughout the year. Purpose: fundraising and to increase public awareness of LA Public Library’s Central Library and 72 branch libraries. Invitation only. www.lfla.org. NGA, INC. 323-931-4885. Beverly Brown, president. 100 members. The Needlework Guild meets monthly. Purpose: provide new clothing, shoes and linens to the homeless and needy. NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-665-5981. Mrs. James Bailey (Madelyn), president. Ms. Mary Ann Atkisson, advisor. 565 members. Purpose: mother-daughter philanthropy organization. Runs Ticktocker Thrift Shop at 9441 Culver Blvd. to support Learning Ally, and Head Start. NA’AMAT, USA LOS ANGELES & WESTERN AREA COUNCIL 818-981-1298. Stephanie Nygard,
western area director. Approx. 1,100 members. Purpose: provide education and social services (including scholarships, childcare and battered women shelters) for immigrants and the poor in Israel. www.naamat.org or wanaamat@sbcglobal.net. NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE CORONET DEBUTANTE BALL BOARD 323-665-5981. Mrs. Peter Moy (Irene), ball director. Mrs. Joseph Aponte (Fran), ball president. Purpose: National Charity League supports the Coronet Debutante Ball in Nov. at the Beverly Hilton; fundraising supports philanthropic projects of the National Charity League, L.A. Founder Chapter. ORPHANAGE GUILD Lisa Sheedy, president. 300 members. Holds general meetings five times yearly. Purpose: raise funds for Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for abused and neglected girls ages 11 to 18 placed there by the courts. Hosts bring-a-friend luncheon in Nov., and dinner and dance in Feb. laorphanageguild.com. ORPHANAGE GUILD JUNIORS Aretha Green, membership. Meets 12 times a year. Purpose: mentorship through activities and outings to residents at Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-18 who are placed there by the court. laorphanageguild.com PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUXILIARY 310-378-5672. Rosalind Halikis and Christine Haidos, co-presidents. 28 members. Meets six times a year. Purpose: affiliate of the graduate theological program at U.C. Berkeley. Provides scholarships for and promotes Eastern Orthodox religion. PEO, GU CHAPTER 213-245-4844. Elizabeth Schwalm, president. 18 members. Meets Sept.–June on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at the Wilshire Country Club. PEO is an educational, philanthropic organization that provides scholarships for women and owns and maintains a women’s liberal arts college in Nevada, MO. easchwalm@aol.com. PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE,INC. 213-260-7600. Rochelle Gores Fredston, founder. Purpose: Supports Children’s Institute, Inc. with their work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraisers include the annual Autumn Party, annual Back-to-School event and other activities. The membership is comprised of altruistic, business-minded, youthful individuals dedicated to helping the children and families of CII while connecting with fellow philanthropists and professionals. PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES GUILD 213-284-3316. Megan Pearson,
associate director of development. 200 members. Four general meetings per year. Hosts two events annually: a food fair and chef promotional dinners. Purpose: raise funds for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB OF LOS ANGELES 818-763-6623. Joan Liebowitz, president. Rita Gilbert, membership contact. Meets for lunch 1st Thurs. almost every month. Purpose: Contributes to several charities. Hosts a holiday luncheon and an annual tea at the home of the Consul General. WOMEN’S OVERSEAS SERVICE LEAGUE, LOS ANGELES 626-447-1462. Helen Finke, president. 25 members. Meets 2nd Sat., Sept.–June. Purpose: fundraising and to build awareness concerning the needs of women veterans overseas.
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ARCS FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER 310-375-1936. Yolanda WaltherMeade, president. 125 members. Meets monthly year-round. Purpose: ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) advances science in America by raising funds for outstanding collegiate scholars in the fields of science, engineering and medical research. www.arcsfoundation. org/los_angeles BANNING RESIDENCE MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS 310-548-7777. Marsha Kelly, president. 500 members. Meets quarterly. Purpose: to support the Banning Residence Museum. FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFAX LIBRARY 323-936-6191. Shirley Thompson, president. 15 members. Twice weekly book sales. Meets 2nd Tues., Sept.–June. Purpose: to support the library acquisition fund and various programs, including the children’s summer programs. FRIENDS OF THE JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY 323-962-3521. Ted Poyser, president. 4 members. Purpose: to support all functions of the library. Holds book sales on the first Friday and Saturday of the month, and mid-month on Thursday, to support the library. HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN 562-699-6288. Marjory Hopper, president. 20 members. Purpose: Achieve equity for individuals in the workplace through advocacy and education. Meets 2nd Sat. monthly. Hosts luncheon every autumn at the Preston in the Loews Hollywood Hotel. www.bpwhollywood.org. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 213-368-1616. Sandra Trutt and Elizabeth Ralston, co-presidents. 500 members. Meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: non-partisan
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Patricia carroll President
Hollywoodland realty Patricia Carroll grew up in the real estate business as the daughter of Hollywoodland owner Ed Carroll. She is now president of the firm her late father operated in two offices, since the 1940’s on Larchmont Blvd. and Beachwood Dr. Patti actively works for preservation, and serves on the Land Use committee of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. She is a member of the Art Deco Society, SASNA and Friends of Hope-Net. She also commutes to Paris with her husband Mark where they are directors of international marketing for French Vogue and French Architectural Digest magazines. She has recently moved into the orginal Hollywoodland Realty Office on Larchmont Blvd.....584 N. Larchmont Blvd. 584 N. Larchmont Blvd 323 469-3171 2700 N. Beachwood Dr.
Margie Christoffersen Proprietor
After growing up in the Hollywood Hills and attending local schools, Margie began her professional life as an elementary school teacher. After raising her four children, she returned to college to achieve her master’s degree. From her teen years, Margie was involved in the restaurant business. El Coyote Mexican Café was always a significant part of her life having been opened by her aunt and uncle. “Experiencing the Coyote has enriched my life,” says Margie, “I relish being with each of my customers and employees, all of whom have a story to tell.” Striving to maintain the integrity and continued success of El Coyote takes up much of Margie’s time, though she is very involved with her family, the church and Wilshire Rotary.
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St. JameS’ epiScopal School Debbi David has been a tireless advocate for educational 625 S. St. Andrews Place • Los and Angeles, CA 90005 • www.sjsla.org equality excellence and is proud to have changed the world for the better, one school at a time. In her time as Head of School for Marymount of Santa Barbara, she significantly increased standardized test scores, founded the school’s first Junior Kindergarten Program, established a pre-geometry honors program in the 6th grade, placed Smartboards in the hands of every teacher, mapped the entire curriculum, and ignited improvements in instruction through a program of research and development grants for teachers. Debbi now proudly serves as Head of School at St. James’ Episcopal School where she opened a new preschool building including for the first time a Junior Kindergarten program; implemented the Singapore Math program; introduced a cohesive new reading program K-2; supported the emergence of STEM and robotics; intentionally fostered both student and faculty leadership; improved customer satisfaction and raised enrollment levels, and ignited a school wide movement toward visual, performing and dramatic arts education including a partnership with the Colburn School of Music. Debbi is deeply honored to receive this impressive designation and is looking forward enthusiastically to another year of leading St. James’ students in their educational pursuits.
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SuSan E. DownEy, MD Plastic Surgeon Dr. Susan Downey is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for 23 years. Dr. Downey’s practice includes all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery including Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty and Body Contouring. Dr. Downey is nationally recognized for her expertise in Post Massive Weight Loss procedures and has been listed on the Best Doctors in Los Angeles since 1996. Dr. Downey has volunteered her time on over 17 international medical missions to repair cleft lips and palates as well as train foreign medical doctors in those procedures. Her latest trip was in March of 2013 when she traveled to Porto Viejo, Ecuador as a Visiting Educator. Dr. Downey has been a resident of the Larchmont community since 1988 and is an active member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club. 321 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 800 • 323-468-0127 www.DrDowney.com
ILISe FAye Assistant Head of School early Childhood Director Ilise Faye is the Early Childhood Director and Assistant Head of the School at the Hollywood Schoolhouse, an independent non-profit preschool – sixth grade educational program. Ilise has been a vital part of HSH’s growth and success for twenty years and was instrumental in helping transition the school to a non-profit program in 2004. Ilise developed the schools admissions department and re-developed the early childhood program, which is now widely considered one of the best in Los Angeles. In addition to the curriculum, staff development, and parent education. Ilise’s involvement in community outreach has established HSH as a fulcrum of the Hollywood neighborhood, in which the school is located. Ilise is often referred to as “The Heart and Soul of the Hollywood School House.” Being at Hollywood Schoolhouse for two decades, Ilise has had the unique experience of seeing the children graduate and be an active and valuable part of our society. Graduates of HSH continue to call the school their home and seek Ilise’s guidance even after they graduate college. Ilise currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Scott, her three children, Harley, Griffin and Sutton and her two dogs. Hollywood Schoolhouse • 1233 N. McCadden Pl • Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-465-1320
Rebecca Fitzgerald, M.D. Dermatologist
We all have certain annual reminders that cause us to pause and think about the year that’s passed. Maybe our birthday, the start of a season, certainly New Year’s Eve. And for me, the Women of Accomplishment issue published each August always prompts me to reflect on a year of growth and change. It has now been seven years since I established my practice in Larchmont and each year brings expansion in a myriad of ways. A focus of pride for our office is acquiring the very best of new technology, such as Zeltiq CoolScuplting and Ultherapy, to offer to our patients. This fall, a new filler, Voluma, is slated to debut in the offices of a select group of physicians in the US. I am proud to say that ours is one of the chosen offices. Voluma, when applied to the midface and cheeks, provides incredible lifting. The world of topical products continues to improve almost daily, and our office is stocked with what we’ve determined are truly the latest and greatest, including those that improve texture, even out pigmentation, moisturize like none we’ve seen before, and protect skin from sun damage. In order to accommodate patients with all of the treatments that we’re excited about, we are physically expanding the office to include additional patient rooms and a more spacious waiting room and front office. We are also delighted to now have Angie Sarff, RN, working in the office full-time providing laser, Ultherapy, and other treatments. Staying ahead of the curve enables me to hand select the very latest and best in new technology. I have been as busy as ever academically - attending meetings to learn about innovations in the field, training other doctors, presenting at national and international physician meetings, as well as publishing several articles and a text book chapter on cosmetic dermatology. I am still managing to carve out time for an extended family vacation to Yosemite National Park this summer. Twenty family members will gather for the trip - including three generations of ages 3 to 80. Once again thank you to the Larchmont Chronicle for focusing on women in this annual issue, thank you to my dedicated staff and loyal patients. And here’s to another year of inspiration, learning and growth for all of the women of Larchmont. Visit www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD.com or call (323) 464-8046. 321 N Larchmont Blvd. Ste. 906
organization to inform citizens about government. www.lwvlosangeles.org. LOS ANGELES GARDEN CLUB 323-856-8617. Martha Hunt and Anne Haque, co-presidents. 70 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month at Visitors’ Auditorium, Griffith Park at 9:30 a.m. Sept.–June. Purpose: to increase knowledge and love of gardening and support philanthropic causes. A different speaker every month. Silent auction in Dec. for Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. Garden tour in April. Flower show in May. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, LOS ANGELES 213-622-3200. Vicky Brown, president. 300 members. Purpose: propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power through advocacy, innovation and community. www.nawbola.org NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, LOS ANGELES SECTION 323-852-8501. Shelli Dodell, president. Hillary Selvin, executive director. Purpose: to improve the quality of life for women, children and families and to ensure individual rights for all. Operates several thrift stores and a counseling talkline. ncjwla.org. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, LOS ANGELESESCHSCHOLTZIA CHAPTER Stephanie Boyd, regent. 141 members. Meets 2nd Wed. Sept.May for lunch. Purpose: historic preservation; non-political and non-religious lineage society. laedar.org. TOWN AND GOWN OF USC 818-321-3413. Carol Mollett, president. 700 members. Established in 1904. Purpose: provide academic scholarships to students at USC. See townandgownofusc.org or president@ townandgownofusc.org. WILSHIRE ROTARY CLUB Francisco Fernandez, president. 80 members. Meets every Wed. noon at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Purpose: encourage and foster the ideal of service and high ethical standards in business and the community. Contact through website: wilshirerotary.org. WINDSOR SQUAREHANCOCK PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 213-243-8182. Jane Gilman, president. 200 members. Board of trustees meets quarterly at members’ homes. Researches and preserves historical information of Windsor Square, Hancock Park and Greater Rancho La Brea. www.wshphs.org. WOMEN AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE 310-204-2348. Margot Bennett, executive director. Ann Reiss Lane, founder. Purpose: prevent
gun violence by educating the public, policymakers and the media about the human, financial and public health consequences and dangers of firearms. www. wagv.org. WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-892-8982. Kay Burt, executive administrator. 1,200 members. Board meets monthly. Purpose: promote full participation of women lawyers and judges in the legal profession, maintain integrity of legal system by advocating principles of fairness and equality, improve status of women in society, including exercise of equal rights and reproductive choice. Does not give referrals or do pro bono work. www.wlala. org.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 310-348-0356, x 3. Julie Brewster, director. 25 members. Multiple committees, breast health and special events. 5731 W. Slauson Ave., #200. Purpose: educate about cancer and prevention. cancer.org. BEIT T’SHUVAH 310-204-5200. Annette Shapiro, president. 300 members. Meets weekly for Shabbat. Purpose: fundraising and other support for program that integrates faith, A.A. and traditional psychotherapy. www.beittshuvah.org. CARES AUXILIARY 323-226-6941. Mindy Halls, president. 200 members. Board meets monthly Sept.-June, except Dec. Purpose: support LAC+USC Medical Center by volunteer work and donations. lacusc.org. CEDARS-SINAI WOMEN’S GUILD 310-423-3667. Lorette Gross, president. 2,000 members. Board meets at hospital or in members’ homes six times a year. Purpose: support Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, primarily through fundraising, support programs, research and education. See www. womensguildcs.org or womensguild@cshs.org. CHEERFUL HELPERS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 213-387-7252. Jackie Sloan, president. 12 members. Board meets the 4th Wed. of each month at 3300 Wilshire. Purpose: Provide hope to families and their children experiencing significant development, social and emotional challenges. info@cheerfulhelpers.org. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES ASSOCIATES & AFFILIATES 323-361-2367. Bonnie McClure, chairman. 38 Guilds and Auxiliaries. Purpose: raise money for Children’s Hospital. chla.org. CHARITABLE CHILDREN’S GUILD (CCG) Justine Lewis, President. 30 members. Meets the 4th Thurs. of the month, Sept.–June. Purpose: support Orthopaedic Insti-
tute for Children’s charitable care program with financial resources and volunteering. Main fundraiser is the “It’s a Bargain Thrift Shop” on the OIC campus, (213742-1478 or thriftshop@mednet. ucla.edu). mperrine@mednet. ucla.edu. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 213-977-2902. Simone Adams, president. 225 members. General meetings Oct., Feb. and May. Purpose: support hospital via fundraising and public relations. usc. edu/socialwork. JUNIORS OF THE LEAGUE OF AUXILIARY OF THE LCC Theresa Cornell, advisor. 8 members, 6th through 12th grades, meets 1st Wed. of the month at Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC) (Sept.–June). Purpose: to support the patients in the International Children’s Program (ICP) clinic, both in Calexico and on the downtown Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s campus. Juniors and parents visit satellite clinic in Calexico, CA annually to volunteer with physicians and entertain patients at the ICP clinic. mperrine@mednet.ucla.edu. LAS AMIGAS DE LAS LOMAS AUXILIARY OF THE CCG Jenny Good, president. 31 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month. Purpose: support the Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s charitable care program with financial resources and volunteering. Main fundraiser is an annual 3-day horseshow in July. Visit lasamigasdelaslomas.org or www. facebook.com/lasamigasdelaslomas. Contact mperrine@mednet. ucla.edu LAS MADRECITAS AUXILIARY OF THE CCG Jeri Dale, President. 146 members. Meets 1st Thurs. of the month (Sept.–June). Purpose: support the OIC charitable care program with financial resources and volunteering. October fundraiser is held at the Trump National Golf Course. mperrine@ mednet.ucla.edu. LAS MADRINAS 310-849-4945. Diane Hawley, president. 183 members. Meets three times yearly. Purpose: honors families who have demonstrated a commitment to the civic, cultural, and philanthropic life of Southern California by presenting their daughters at the annual Las Madrinas Ball. LAS NINAS DE LAS MADRECITAS Megan Takahashi, president. 90 members, girls grades nine through 12. Meets 2nd Tues. of the month Sept.–June. Purpose: volunteer at Orthopaedic Institute for Children and in the community; fundraising projects benefiting the patients of OIC include a spring fashion show and Christmas See’s Candy Sale; presentation of seniors at Annual Evergreen Ball. Contact mperrine@ mednet.ucla.edu. THE LEAGUE (LCC) CARING FOR CHILDREN
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WITH ORTHOPEDIC NEEDS Chris Wright Roper, president. 37 members. Meets 1st Wed. of the month (Sept.–June) at Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Purpose: to support the OIC charitable care program with financial resources and volunteering. Fundraisers include: “Casino Night” in October and “Day at the Races” in the spring. Contact mperrine@ mednet.ucla.edu. LUMINAIRES, FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-442-7101. Kandi Wopschall, president. 160 members. General meeting three times a year. Purpose: support group benefiting vision research at Doheny Eye Institute. LUMINAIRES JUNIORS 323-442-7101. Lauren Scott, president. 165 members. General meetings three times a year. Purpose: support group benefiting vision research at Doheny Eye Institute. SEARCHLIGHTERS Marcia Snidow, President. 23 members. Meet 1st Tues. of the month (Sept.–June). Purpose: provide funds to support medical research and education for OIC. Main fundraiser is an “Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction” event in the autumn. www. searchlighters.com. Contact mperrine@mednet.ucla.edu. SISTER SERVANTS OF MARY GUILD 323-661-6788. Denise Nighman, president. 165 members. Meets once a month except June, July and Aug. Purpose: fundraising to assist sisters in carrying out their mission. The sisters are RNs, LVNs, CNAs who provide care to patients in their own homes regardless of disease, race or religion, free of charge. Yearly benefit is a luncheon at the Wilshire Country Club in Sept. ST. ANNE’S GUILD 213-381-2931 x212. Tony Walker, president amd CEO. 100 members. General membership meets two times a year. Purpose: serve at-risk, pregnant and parenting teens, young women and their children. Fundraising events include the thrift shop fashion show and golf tournament in Sept. and the holiday bazaar in Nov. www.stannes.org. ST. JOHN OF GOD WOMEN’S LEAGUE 323-731-7141. Marion Plato, president. 200 members. Purpose: volunteering and fundraising to assist patients in St. John of God Retirement and Care Center. info@hospitallerfoundation. org. ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY 213-484-7328. Margie Rovarino, president. 100 members. Meets five times yearly. Purpose: support the mission of the daughters of charity of St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles. SPECIAL CHILDREN’S LEAGUE 818-790-6167. Ruth Lyle, secretary. 40 members. Meets 4th Wed.
Purpose: Raise money to support the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
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THE BLUE RIBBON 213-972-3348. Carla Sands, president. 450 members. Meets on a special events basis by invitation only at different sites in the city. Purpose: fundraising to support resident companies in arts education program of the Music Center of Los Angeles County. CENTER THEATER GROUP AFFILIATES 213-972-7620. Mandi Or, event manager. 120 members. Meets monthly Sept.–June. Purpose: support activities of the Music Center of Los Angeles County, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theater and the Ahmanson Theater; fundraising to Education and Community Partnership programs; furthers interest in performing arts. COSTUME COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6013. 300 members. Purpose: support the Costume Council's mission to increase awareness of the Department of Costume and Textiles' worldclass collection and to raise funds for well-considered acquisitions. Offers several educational events throughout the year. Contact costumecouncil@lacma.org. DOCENT COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-934-7276. Judy Schneider, chair. 521 members. Purpose: volunteer educational services for students and adults in the form of tours, lectures, and informal conversations. A new class of docents is recruited and trained every other year. www.lacma.org or admissions@lacmadocent.org. FOLK ART COUNCIL OF CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM 323-931-0497. Letha Greenberg, contact person. 75 members. Board meets 1st Tues. of the month. Monthly programs, except July and Aug., feature tours of private and museum collections. Purpose: to support the museum and foster interest in folk art. BARNSDALL ARTS /FOJAC 323-363-4629. Shelah LeherGraiwer, executive director. 18 board members. Purpose: educational arts programs at the Barnsdall Arts Center for all ages; outreach art program at Freda Mohr, Park La Brea and in schools; coordinates with CAFAM; international child art collection; art workshops at Griffith Park on Saturdays (April–Sept). Art studio for kids on Sundays at Barnsdall Art Park. barnsdallarts.org. HOLLYWOOD BOWL SOCIETY 323-850-2165. Lori Mawhinney, president. 180 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: support the Hollywood Bowl, L.A. Philharmonic and volunteer, child and family programming.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC 323-850-2165. Kay Sidhu, president. 100 members. Meets once a month, Oct.-May. Purpose: encourage attendance at Philharmonic performances; fundraising, build bridges between cultures and countries through international ball once a year; provide sponsorship to children and their families to attend concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall. THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC AFFILIATES 323-850-2165. Sheri Gill, chair. 1,000 members. Meets 10 times yearly. Purpose: support the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Christine Thorpe and Lorraine Stark, co-presidents. 65 members. General membership meets six times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: raise funds to support Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra/ Music Center Endowment for Educational Initiative. Invitation only. MUSES OF THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION 310-259-7288. Patricia McGovern, president. 105 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month Sept– June. Purpose: supports and promotes the California Science Center and its education programs for youth. Provides fundraising and volunteer activities for the Community Youth Programs, the California State Science Fair and the Hands-On Science Camp. Membership open to men and women. MUSEUM SERVICE COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6228. Brandon Rath, chair. 275 members. Annual meeting at museum. Purpose: Guest services. Contact tdeegan@ lacma.org. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 323-656-9271. Janet Barnet and Marilyn Levin, co-presidents. 75 members. For membership contact Margaret Black. Meets 8 to 10 times a year. Purpose: to support the National Museum of Women in the Arts and to increase public awareness of the work of California women artists locally and nationally. Sponsor exhibits, support educational programs, visit women artists studios and galleries and tour private collections. RUSKIN ART CLUB 310-876-4954. Gabriel Meyer, president, Elena Karina Byrne, literary programs director. 150 members. Holds readings, workshops, lectures, concerts, and occasionally film and cross-over arts programs. Hosts fundraising events for other arts organizations, publishers and artists. www.facebook.com/RuskinArtClub or ekduende@gmail.com.
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Kitty Gordillo Development Director Hollywood wilsHire yMCA Kitty Gordillo, a native of Los Angeles, is the Director of Development at the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA. Kitty is responsible for community outreach and coordinating fundraising efforts to support the Y’s youth and teen programs, a women’s transitional housing program, family and senior programs. With the Y’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, her current push is to help bring to fruition the construction and opening of the Anderson Munger YMCA, which, when built, will be located on the corner of Oxford & Third Street. Kitty has been with the Y since 2004, and working as a development professional for over 15 years. She serves on the Sunset and Vine BID Board of Managers, is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and a Wilshire Rotarian.
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HeatHer Boylston + reBecca HutcHinson Marketing Communications + Public Relations
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Congratulations to the Women of Larchmont! H+R PR is a Larchmont-based public relations firm specializing in marketing communications and community relations. Principals Heather Boylston (she’s the H) and Rebecca Hutchinson (she’s the R) formed their business partnership while co-founding Larchmont Charter School. Each brings a career’s worth of experience in public relations and marketing communications to H+R PR. Heather@H-RPR.com • Rebecca@H-RPR.com 323-389-7900 200 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Carole Koneff and Kris Williams Carole Koneff and Kris Williams have made the Pilgrim School elementary library and the Academic Resource Center (secondary library) the place to be on campus. Elementary students race to the library during recess eager to get back to the books they were reading or the challenge they were working on. After school, upper elementary students line up for book club, comparing thoughts and insights on the latest plot. After school, in Ms. Koneff’’s Knitting Club, with secondary students and faculty side by side, they click away on their knitting needles. Reading is fun. And thanks to the full-hearted Carole Koneff, the library has become a place of excitement, energy and discovery. Kris Williams, in the Secondary Library, is the cool mother figure, encouraging the middle and high school students who are working on essays, projects, or studying. When a student succeeds in any area, she is one of the first to hear. One afternoon a week, board games are brought out and epic battles of RISK are fought along side the Pictionary and backgammon games. Ms. Williams chooses with great care the books that she believes will appeal to her sophisticated readers. She works endlessly on recruiting writers to come talk to Pilgrim students as part of the “Visiting Writers” series. These two women have enhanced and changed the lives of young Pilgrim scholars, as they have enhanced the life of Pilgrim School.
213-385-7351• www.pilgrim-school.org • 540 S. Commonwealth Ave.
Sandy naSSeri Owner, MelroseMAC
Sandy Nasseri is a bright, energetic woman who runs one of the best-established Apple sales and service operations in the country. Sandy started with one storefront in Hollywood in 2003, and after four months, she opened her second location in Burbank. Just a few years ago, she opened a third in Culver City. Sandy recently expanded the business further by solidifying the MelroseTEC division, providing high-end technology solutions for media and enterprise. Sandy has been in the technology sales, service and integration business since 1995; she started her career in the tech room configuring systems for Audio on set and Pro Tools. In 1999 she joined Eclipse, an Avid reseller, and learned about the video and broadcast industry. Sandy branched out on her own in 2003 and started MelroseMAC, filling the much-needed role of Apple sales and service for the entertainment industry. In 2012, the company was certified as a woman-owned business by the WBENC. Each store not only carries the full line of Apple products and accessories, but also stocks numerous third party peripherals for creative, business and entertainment professionals. Each store has a full Apple Authorized Service Center, staffed by certified Apple technicians, and each is an AT&T Retailer location. MelroseMAC is the 5th largest Apple reseller in the nation, an Apple Premium Service Provider, and one of 40 Apple Authorized Government resellers. In addition, MelroseMAC has attained Elite Reseller status with Avid, and Gold Partner status with Adobe. Sandy lives in Hollywood with her husband and two children.
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WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION 323-850-2165. Ursula Drummel, president. 60 members. Meets monthly, Oct.–June. Purpose: raise funds for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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Dia Schuldenfrei Realtor & Philanthropist
An active Ebell Board member and was First Lady to the past President of the Wilshire Rotary, Dia was born and raised in Hancock Park where she attended Wilton Place School and L.A. High. After graduating from U.S.C. she married her college sweetheart Ray; they live in the Hollywood Hills. Dia’s activities include board membership in Club 100 of the Music Center, Assistance League, Wilshire Rotary Club and the Hollywood Womens Club. She still finds time for her career in Real Estate, and an active travel schedule. You can reach her at (323) 646-9776
MArthA t. SChuur Acting head of School Echo horizon School Martha Schuur will serve as the Acting Head of School for the 2013-2014 school year at Echo Horizon School. Martha first joined the Echo Horizon School community in July 2011 as the first Assistant Head of School. She has accumulated over 22 years of classroom and administrator experience in the Los Angeles independent school sector, including an 11-year career at Marlborough School, first as a middle school history teacher and later as Dean of Faculty. Prior to that she spent 11 years as a classroom teacher at St. James and First Lutheran School of Los Angeles. Last summer Martha was fortunate to have been selected as one of 700 (out of 135,000 applicants) to attend the TEDGlobal 2012 Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has received a number of awards including the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2004, 2005, 2007), the EE Ford Fellow: Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads (2005) and was a Center for Global Change Fellowship Recipient (2004). As the fellowship recipient, she was among 20 educators invited to attend the International Studies Summer Institute, which focused on addressing major world issues. It is clear that Martha is passionate about global studies and “creating future citizens who can make decisions for the good of all.” This is a sentiment that resonates well within the halls of Echo Horizon School. Martha, a Hancock Park resident for over 26 years, also has a strong passion for practicing sustainable living. 3430 McManus Ave • Culver City, CA 90232 • (310) 838-2442 • echohorizon.org
Kathy Whooley PT, OCS, CSCS, CPI, MBA
Owner
LArChMOnT PhySICAL TherAPy Kathy established Larchmont Physical Therapy in 1985 and has been serving the community for over 28 years. She has worked hard to build a quality outpatient physical therapy practice serving the orthopedic and sports medicine needs of the community. A Boston University Magna Cum Laude alumna with an MBA from Pepperdine, she also has advanced credentials as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USGFA golf-specific fitness trainer. An avid golfer and photographer, Kathy attained her Pilates certification in 2007. Kathy mentors a team of dedicated physical therapists with evidence-based techniques to produce positive functional results. 321 North Larchmont Blvd, Suite 825 • 323-464-4458 larchmontpt.com
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BUCKLEY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION 818-461-6727. Purpose: volunteer in classrooms and library, hold fundraising events to support school. CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL PTO BOARD 323-938-9976. Liz Brady, president. 30 families. Purpose: fundraising events for Cathedral Chapel School and general support of school. FRIENDS OF THIRD STREET 323-939-8337. Michael August and Claudia Rips, co-presidents. 350 members. Meets at 3rd St. auditorium 1st Fri. of each month at 8:10 a.m. Purpose: raise money for enrichment programs. www.friendsofthird.org. HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB 323-935-5272. Diana Park and Jessica Dabney, co-presidents. 21 officers plus parents. Meets 3rd
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families. ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP 213-233-0133. Jill Gillett, Jennifer Kim, Stacey Lee, Clara Martin, Kelley Nelson, Marcy Pullard, Jean Shim, Kimberley Rolfe and Keith Wood. Meets monthly Sept.–May. Purpose: community building, fundraising and hospitality. sjsla.org. THIRD STREET PTA 323-939-8337. Bonnie Chavez, president. 800 members. Meetings held quarterly on the 1st Fri. of the month at 8:15 a.m. Purpose: work with Friends of Third Street School to raise funds for enrichment and curricular programs for students. www.thirdstreetpta.org. WILSHIRE CREST PTA 323-938-5291. Marcella Lowe, president. 45 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: Fundraising and support for school and student needs. WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL PTA 323-939-3800. Keefe KaupangerSwacker, Cindy Cho, co-chairs. 120 families. Meets monthly Sept.–May. WILTON PLACE SCHOOL PTA 213-389-1181. Natalia Hernandez, president. 1,000 members. Board meets at the school every 3rd Thurs.
Wed. of every month Sept.- June. Purpose: fundraising and implementing projects. HARVARD WESTLAKE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 818-487-6611. Becky Prange, president. 1,400 members. Meets six times yearly. Purpose: Support school and build school community. IMMACULATE HEART PARENTS’ COUNCIL 323-461-3651. Roxane and John Cornelius, co-presidents. Board meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: raise funds for the school and a forum for communication. LOYOLA HIGH MOTHERS’ GUILD 310-230-9114. Tina Cathcart, president, 900 members. Board meets quarterly. MARLBOROUGH PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 323-935-1147. Nancy Lurie and Jenny Kim, co-presidents. 900 members. Meets six times a year. Provides leadership and involvement opportunities. ST. BRENDAN’S SCHOOL PARENT BOARD 213-382-7401. Joane Pickett, president. 217 families. Board meets 2nd Thurs. of each month. Purpose: fundraising, communication forum, support co-curricular activities and welcome new
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Young girls receive wrong messages from the pop-culture media “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” Coco Chanel My 10-year-old asked me last week “Mom, why has there never been a woman president?” Sadly, I really couldn’t come up with a logical answer. I began to think about what it means to be a young girl in 2013: all the possibilities and all the challenges ahead. Our girls are growing up so quickly, how do we help them just be kids for a little longer? Ten is such a magical age— my daughters are filled with confidence, love of learning and adventure, believing that the world is fair and all things are possible. How can we help
them hold onto that magic as they head into adolescence? Through traditional and social Mommy media, our girls Beat are constantly by receiving mesDanielle sages that focus Avazianon their beauty Reyes and their image, ideas that try to objectify them at a young age. Walk into any department store and take a look at the girls clothing section. Tight, short, belly-baring attire is the norm. For an eight-year-old? Really? How do we encourage our girls to maintain their strong spirit, their confidence, inquisitive nature and love of
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Marcie Bronkar’s new Art Salon at 128 ½ N. Larchmont Blvd. adds a touch of culture and refinement to the street. “It felt like a natural thing to do,” says Bronkar, who moved her design business to Rossmore Ave. to make room for the DESIGNER, artist Marcie Bronkar. gallery, filled with pastels described as “Roth“beautiful and affordable works in a curated set- koesque… He was my mentor,” says Bronkar of Mark ting.” Open late, business has been Rothko. brisk as people have dinner Photography will be feaacross the street then wander tured in the next show, openover, have a glass of wine and ing in mid September, followed by a surreal and abstract look at the paintings. On view are oil landscapes expressionist exhibit coming and ink drawings by Elizabeth in time for Halloween. Tucker, mostly small, “little Hours are Thursdays and jewels,” except the “Large Hy- Fridays 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays drangeas” that fill a wall. Bronkar is also exhibiting noon to 2 p.m. Visit myarta few of her own works, soft salon.com.
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learning into their teens and beyond? Of course there is no practical way of shutting off society’s messages. However, there are ways we parents can help to empower our daughters and build their self esteem. Developing their skills is crucial, finding something they are good at: whether it’s a sport, academia, dance or
music and nurturing those talents can be hugely powerful. As a mother, being a positive role model, showing your daughter that you feel good about yourself and like yourself (for example not criticizing your body in front of your daughter) will create a foundation for your daughter to feel good about herself too. Encouraging discussions about strong female role models in society and history from Amelia Earhart to Oprah Winfrey to J.K. Rowling can create a pantheon of women they
can look up to beyond the pop culture flavors-of-the-month found in the media. Discussing a girls dreams and goals and helping her express her inner self is also empowering. Parents should also help to raise her awareness of negative messages coming her way. We can help them develop tools to filter out those messages and protect them from the negativity that can lower their self-esteem. Ultimately, if we can help to create positive experiences of being successful, our daughters will benefit.
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