Our Members
Leadership Circle
- Susan Adamson
Susan Adamson
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Lori Anderson
Lori Anderson
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Price Arana
Price Arana
- Kelly Baek
Kelly Baek
Dr. Kelly Baek is a board certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynocology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility....
Read more - Pamela Beck
Pamela Beck
Pamela Beck is a writer/producer whose novels include the New York Times best sellers Fling and Rich Men, Single Women (both Doubleday and Literary Guild Book Club main selections, both published internationally).
Read more - Lorraine Prieto Berchtold
Lorraine Prieto Berchtold
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Deborah Brady
Deborah Brady
- Ellen Bronfman Hauptman
Ellen Bronfman Hauptman
Ellen Bronfman Hauptman is Co-Chairman of Andell Holdings., a private investment firm and family office that she controls with her husband, Andrew Hauptman. Andell invests directly in private and public companies as well as in real estate.
Read more - Ambassador Marcela Celorio
Ambassador Marcela Celorio
Born in Mexico City, she holds a J.D. from the Escuela Libre de Derecho and has two master´s degrees, one in diplomatic studies from the Instituto Matias Romero (IMR) and the second, ...
Read more - Tara Church
Tara Church
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Marina Cohn
Marina Cohn
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Shelley Curtis / Litvack
Shelley Curtis / Litvack
- Semira Dariushnia Moshayedi
Semira Dariushnia Moshayedi
- Orna Delrahim
Orna Delrahim
- Nooshin Farahpour
Nooshin Farahpour
- Claudia Flores
Claudia Flores
Claudia Flores is actually the President of the Board of Directors of Contemporary Art Museum in Los Angeles (ICA LA).
Read more - Stephanie Hannon
Stephanie Hannon
- Parisima Hassani
Parisima Hassani
- Michelle Israel Shipp
Michelle Israel Shipp
- Mary Ellen Kanoff
Mary Ellen Kanoff
- Meredith
Kaplan
Meredith Kaplan
- Deborah
Kent-Clark
Deborah Kent-Clark
- Terri
Kenworthy
Terri Kenworthy
- Jill Kort
Jill Kort
- Kaye Kramer
Kaye Kramer
- Afshan Lakha
Afshan Lakha
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Angela Larian
Angela Larian
Angela Larian was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to America right before the Revolution in 1978 at the age of 15.
Read more - Barbara Lazaroff
Barbara Lazaroff
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Dora Levy Mossanen
Dora Levy Mossanen
Dora Levy Mossanen is an internationally acclaimed bestselling novelist, a writer for Huffington Post, and book reviewer for The Jewish Journal. Her widely acclaimed novels Harem, Courtesan, The Last Romanov, and Scent of Butterflies have been translated into numerous languages and distributed worldwide.
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Chloe Makhani
Chloe Makhani
Chloe Makhani is a 25 year old restaurateur born and raised in Los Angeles. She attended The Archer School for girls for middle and high school and later made her way to The University of Madison, Wisconsin receiving her bachelors in Business & Political Science.
Read more - Mareva Marciano
Mareva Marciano
- Linda May
Linda May
- Jan McAdoo
Jan McAdoo
- Laura Merage
Laura Merage
Laura Merage is an accomplished artist and venture philanthropist who leads initiatives that impact the lives of thousands of people every day.
Read more - Sherli Mikail
Sherli Mikail
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Julie Morris
Julie Morris
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Karen Murphy O'Brien
Karen Murphy O’Brien
Chairman & CEO Murphy O’Brien Public Relations
Karen co-founded Murphy O'Brien with partner, Brett O'Brien, following a successful career in luxury, hospitality and entertainment public relations.
Read more - Nicole Mutchnik
Nicole Mutchnik
- Hedy Nazarian
Hedy Nazarian
Hedy Nazarian is the founder of Within, an organization committed to the education of self-empowerment and tapping into the potential that lies within each of us. Read more
- Monia Sherry Neman
Monia Sherry Neman
- Devora Neman
Devora Neman
- Cynthia Prida Bravo
Cynthia Prida Bravo
Consul Prida graduated in International Relations from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and holds a Master Degree in Diplomacy and a Master Degree in Public Policy and Gender form FLACSO.
Read more - Michele Raphael
Michele Raphael
Michele Raphael is a dynamic and recognized leader in communications, culture and the arts. Her pro-bono and advocacy work is focused on uplifting women’s issues and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read more - Elizabeth Rawjee
Elizabeth Rawjee
- Megan Razi
Megan Razi
- Joyce Rey
- Kathleen Rosenbloom
Kathleen Rosenbloom
- Gayle Gannes Rosenthal
Gayle Gannes Rosenthal
CEO and founder of Gayle’s Sweet’N’Sassy Foods
Gayle Gannes Rosenthal CEO and founder of Gayle’s Sweet’N’Sassy Foods was born in New York and moved to the West Coast as young child She began a career in modeling and acting while studying dance at UCLA...
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Katy Saei
Katy Saei
- Juliana Saghian
Juliana Saghian
- Kylie Schuyler
Kylie Schuyler
- Begum Sen
Begum Sen
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Shirin Shahery
Shirin Shahery
- Jila Toobi
Jila Toobi
- Lauren Turner
Lauren Turner
- Stephanie Vahn
Stephanie Vahn
- Leah Yari
Leah Yari
- Jila Toobi
Luminary Circle
- Anette Bollag Rothschild
Anette Bollag Rothschild
- Sarah Brown
Sarah Brown
- Redonna Carpenter-Woods
Redonna Carpenter-Woods
- Pricilla Halper
Pricilla Halper
- Cece Karz
Cece Karz
- Vera Markowitz
Vera Markowitz
- Sara Pak
Sara Pak
- Leslie Weisberg
Leslie Weisberg
- Liz Zdanow
Liz Zdanow
Liz is a Beauty Entrepreneur, On-Air Beauty Expert, and an Esthetician. Liz recently launched her new company and debut product called Beauty Magnet.
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Visionary Circle
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Sapna Abrol
Sapna Abrol
Sapna Abrol is an environmental scientist by training and small business owner.
Read more- Azie Afari
Azie Afari
For the past twenty years renowned psychotherapist, Azadeh Bolour Afari has brought a wealth of experience, knowledge, and wisdom to all who seek her services.
Read more- Lina Ahdoot
Lina Ahdoot
- Sophie Alpert
Sophie Alpert
- Fariba Ameri
Fariba Ameri
- Catherine Ammann
Catherine Ammann
- Sherry Andrus
Sherry Andrus
- Christine Avanti
Christine Avanti
- Heather Axe
Heather Axe
- Felice Axelrod
Felice Axelrod
- Tina Bahador
Tina Bahador
- Yas Baravarian
Yas Baravarian
- Gail Baril
Gail Baril
- Susan Bay Nimoy
Susan Bay Nimoy
- Allison Berg
Allison Berg
- Annette Besnilian
Annette Besnilian
- Lisa Bloch
Lisa Bloch
- Julia Camara Calvo
Julia Camara Calvo
- Teresa Casale
Teresa Casale
Teresa Casale is Executive Director of Mina’s List. With 15 years of experience in the INGO sector, Teresa specializes in policy advocacy and has advocated to the U.S. government, the United Nations, the World Bank, and other global entities.
Read more- Ellie Casson
Ellie Casson
- Angela Chee
Angela Chee
Angela Chee is a keynote speaker/emcee, media/communication coach, creator of “YOU, Amplified!®”, and host of “The Power Of The Only” podcast.
Read more- Christine Chiu
Christine Chiu
- Mallika Chopra
Mallika Chopra
- Jennifer Cohen
Jennifer Cohen
- Linda Collins
Linda Collins
Top model, actress, film producer, and businesswoman Linda Collins is a tour de force when it comes to championing causes close to her heart. An ardent advocate and fundraiser for a multitude of charitable foundations, organizations and nonprofits, Linda is also the Founder and President of Models With a Cause, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives to promote and alleviate social, environmental, and human rights issues by mobilizing funding, resources, and volunteers to assist and comfort those in need.
Read more- Lori Cozen-Geller
Lori Cozen-Geller
Lori Cozen-Geller is an American artist known for her work as a finish fetish minimalist. Cozen-Geller’s work is based on complex human emotions depicted in ultra-simplistic forms using automotive paints, metals and woods.
Read more- Jasmine Danielpour
Jasmine Danielpour
- Ivana De Maria
Ivana De Maria
Ivana De Maria was born in San Diego, California, raised in Mexico City and educated in Switzerland.
Read more- Natasha Diklic-Galloway
Natasha Diklic-Galloway
My name is Natasha Diklic-Galloway. I'm a business owner, motivational speaker and a mom of 4 active children.
Read more- Jane Dorian
Jane Dorian
- Kym Douglas
Kym Douglas
- Laura Dudley
Laura Dudley
- Patricia Elias Rosenfeld
Patricia Elias Rosenfeld
- Nellie Emrani
Nellie Emrani
Nellie Emrani is an Iranian-American mother of four and grandmother of two curious boys. She has lived with her husband and family in California for the past 37 years.
Read more- Carolyn Enenstein
Carolyn Enenstein
- Elisabeth Familian
Elisabeth Familian
- Mandana Farmanfarmaian
Mandana Farmanfarmaian
- Sepideh Farsai
Sepideh Farsai
- Shaghayegh Poppy Farsijani
Shaghayegh Poppy Farsijani
Shaghayegh Poppy Farsijani is a former sports journalist and anchor that has worked in Iran covering the 1997 Khatami presidential elections, the FIFA World Cup for Iran's national soccer team, Iran's Championship Wrestling and is also an alumni of BBC Radio along with ABC, CBS News.
Read more- Giselle Fernandez
Giselle Fernandez
- Dr. Sarah Figueroa
Sarah Figueroa-Freeman
Since 1999, Sarah has been working in and around the education field. Before joining PLN in 2017, Sarah served as the Chief Operating Officer at Camino Nuevo Charter School.
Read more- Patricia Finkel
Patricia Finkel
- Sara Fitzmaurice
Sara Fitzmaurice
Sara Fitzmaurice is a business strategist with a focus in art, real estate, luxury, tech and luxury brands across the globe. She founded her agency, FITZ & CO and since that time has delivered results to more than 200 brands. Sara's expertise is in achieving business
Read more- Deborah Frank
Deborah Frank
- Alona Gabbay
Alona Gabbay
Alona Gabbay was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to Los Angeles at the age of nine. She has been married thirty-three years and is a mother of three beautiful children...
Read more- Maria Gabriel
Maria Gabriel
- Nancy Gamboa
Nancy Gamboa
- Wendy Garen
Wendy Garen
- Jane Gavens
Jane Gavens
- Allison Gingold
Allison Gingold
Allison currently serves as Chair of Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, the largest single-state coalition of Jewish organizations in the nation, advocating in Sacramento for traditional community concerns and broadly shared values that affect the citizens of California.
Read more- Wendy Greuel
Wendy Greuel
Wendy started her career in public service working for her mentor, former Mayor Tom Bradley, where for ten years she worked on a wide range of public policy issues including child care, senior care homelessness, housing, public health and education.
Read more- Vera Guerin
Vera Guerin
- Sylvia Hakim
Sylvia Hakim
- Morgan Hakimi
Morgan Hakimi
- Sharon Halimi Eshaghoff
Sharon Halimi Eshaghoff
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Shilla Hekmat
Shilla Hekmat
Founder of the Shilla Hekmat Music Academy
Shilla Hekmat is an author and prominent piano instructor in Beverly Hills. Over the last 30 years she has taught hundreds of students of all levels, from early beginners to advanced, many of whom have gone on to become successful musicians.
Read more - Manuela Herzer
Manuela Herzer
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Diane Holland
Diane Holland
Diane Holland, a Los Angeles native, earned her B. A. (with honors) at Immaculate Heart College and her M. F. A. at Otis Art Institute.
Read more - Adrienne Horwitch
Adrienne Horwitch
- Paulina Illoulian
Paulina Illoulian
- Ghada Irani
Ghada Irani
- Freya Ivener
Freya Ivener
- Sarvia Jasso
Sarvia Jasso
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Beth Karmin
Beth Karmin
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Cece Karz
Cece Karz
- Barbara Kaye
Barbara Kaye
- Bridget Gless Keller
Bridget Gless Keller
- Farrah Khaleghi
Farrah Khaleghi
- Mariam Khosravani
Mariam Khosravani
- Stacey Kivel
Stacey Kivel
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Piera Klein
Piera Klein
Piera Klein, artistically known as the singer and co-songwriter-producer of the electronic duo, PIERA, is a California native and Los Angeles based recording artist, activist, and producer.
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Deborah Kobylt
Deborah Kobylt
Deborah is a correspondent with CNN and former reporter with Fox11LA and KCal-9 in Los Angeles. Before that she was a reporter for WNET/NJN in New York.
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Helen Kulungian
Helen Kulungian
- Amy Lange
Amy Lange
- Sue Laviolette Caplow
Sue Laviolette Caplow
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Hollis Leech
Hollis Leech
A graduate of USC, Hollis’ entrepreneurial career in Los Angeles has spanned three decades, along with her commitment to women’s issues and community service.
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Dana Levine
Dana Levine
- Kandace Lindsey
Kandace Lindsey
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Yvonne Liu
Yvonne Liu
Yvonne Liu is a mental health advocate and freelance writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Business Insider, Salon, Newsweek, and NBC.com. Over 1.5 million people read Yvonne’s HuffPost essay.
Read more - Afsaneh Malaekeh
Afsaneh Malaekeh
- Joni Marine
Joni Marine
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Kimberly Marteau Emerson
Kimberly Marteau Emerson
Principal, KME Consulting. Lawyer, civic leader and human rights advocate. Boards: Human Rights Watch; The Thomas Mann House; Bard College Berlin. Advisory Boards: United Way in Germany; KCRW Berlin; USC Center on Public Diplomacy (past Chair).
Read more - The Honorable Susan McCaw
The Honorable Susan McCaw
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Deirdre McCready
Deirdre McCready
SVP, Sales and Special Events, Live Nation
For the past ten years, Deirdre McCready has developed sbe’s Special Events division into one of the most well respected firms in the industry and has proven to be instrumental in the company’s growth.
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Sabrina Merage Naimn
Sabrina Merage Naim
Sabrina Merage Naim is a passionate and engaged philanthropist working toward making the world a more equitable and unified place.
Read more- Nooshin Meshkaty
Nooshin Meshkaty
Hon. Nooshin Meshkaty, Computer Scientist and Electronics Specialist in Aerospace Industry. Working in the same fields Since 1988. Currently Senior Engineer and Technical Group Leader for Manufacturing and Logistics of Flight Electronics.
Read more- Marcy Miller
Marcy Miller
- Pauline Moghavem
Pauline Moghavem
- Laurie Muslow
Laurie Muslow
- Angela Nahai
Angela Nahai
Angela Nahai is the the creative force and director behind “Angela Nahai Designs”, specializing in one of a kind, unique, wearable art and jewelry statement pieces.
Read more- Soraya Sarah Nazarian
Soraya Sarah Nazarian
Soraya Sarah Nazarian is an Iranian-born artist. She is a master in direct stone carving. Her work explores themes of motherhood, family, spirituality and Iranian culture.
Read more- Sharon Nazarian
Sharon Nazarian
- Nicole Nathanson
Nicole Nathanson
Director of Philanthropic Giving for the Nathanson Family Foundation and Mapleton Investments
Nicole is director of philanthropic giving for the Nathanson Family Foundation and Mapleton Investments....
Read more- Bita Nehmadi
Bita Nehmadi
- Atoosa Nehorai
Atoosa Nehorai
- Dana Norris
Dana Norris
Dana Norris graduated from the University Of Southern California with a BA in Dramatic Arts. Dana is a interior designer in Los Angeles and the mother of two boys Dylan and Tyler.
Read more- Nina Oberfeld
Nina Oberfeld
- Cynthia Occelli
Cynthia Occelli
Cynthia is an accomplished author, public speaker, and digital entrepreneur. As a 9th-grade dropout and welfare mom, Cynthia turned her life around, went back to school, graduated from law school, built an investment portfolio, and successfully raised two conscientious children as a single mother.
Read more- Orly Ohebsion
Orly Ohebsion
- Clio Olaya
Clio Olaya
- Ellen Olivier
Ellen Olivier
Since 2009, Ellen Olivier has been a contributing writer to the Los Angeles Times, chronicling the city’s most important charity and cultural events for the Sunday “Image” section, the Calendar section and the newspaper’s online fashion/lifestyle/entertainment sections.
Read more- Dana Pachulski
Dana Pachulski
- Swati Patel
Swati Patel
- Patty Penske
Patty Penske
- Jennifer Perry
Jennifer Perry
Jennifer Perry has been Executive Director of the Children’s Action Network (CAN) since its inception. By marshalling the immense communications power of the entertainment community, CAN inspires the public to take action on behalf of children.
Read more- Ann Philbin
Ann Philbin
- Rebecca Prange
Rebecca Prange
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Natasha Rahban
Natasha Rahban
- Linda Ramsbottom
Linda Ramsbottom
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Gina Raphael
Gina Raphael
Gina Raphael owns & leads Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill, the leading independent pharmacy chain in Los Angeles. Gina proudly Chairs The Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) in California.
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Lauren Rashap
Lauren Rashap
Lauren Rashap is a third generation health practitioner with over 18 years in private practice. A certified clinical nutritionist and yoga and meditation instructor, Lauren developed one of the first...
Read more - Laurie Raskin
Laurie Raskin
Laurie Raskin is an artist who has exhibited in museums, public Institutions and galleries internationally. She is currently represented at galleries in the United States and Europe.
Read more - Shaun Regen
Shaun Regen
- Shari Rezai
Shari Rezai
- Dr Niki Rezzadeh
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Lynn Rosenthal
Lynn Rosenthal
President of Rosenthal Enterprises, LLC, a media consulting firm. She works primarily with middle market companies, creating strategic solutions to improve brand awareness and bottom lines.
Read more - Allison Rosenthal
Allison Rosenthal
- Alissa Roston
Alissa Roston
- Kelly Rote
Kelly Rote
Kelly Rote helps her clients take control of their financial lives and prioritizes education and empowerment in her career as a Private Wealth Manager at UBS.
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Anne Cohen Ruderman
Anne Cohen Ruderman
Anne Cohen Ruderman has been an art advisor for over 25 years and owns Quality Art Consulting, an art advisory firm.
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Victoria Santoro
Victoria Santoro
Originally from East Lyme, Connecticut, Victoria came to California in 2010 and earned her B.A. in Economics and Government from Claremont McKenna College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She was a collegiate athlete and played on the varsity women’s tennis team for all four years.
Read more - Jilla Sarbaz
Jilla Sarbaz
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Stella Sarraf
Stella Sarraf
- Lara Schmoisman
Lara Schmoisman
- Laura Schwab
Laura Schwab
- Neda Shamie
Neda Shamie
- Chrisandra Shufelt
Chrisandra Shufelt
- Keni Silva
Keni Silva
- Kathleen K Silverman
Kathleen K Silverman
- Shady Simantob
Shady Simantob
I am mother of 3 children. Ages 28, 25, 17. I am a personal stylist, have a company called hip trends by Shady.
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Dr. V. Joy Simmons
Dr. V. Joy Simmons
Dr. V. Joy Simmons is an art collector and philanthropist who has supported the work of artists of African descent and more broadly, of artists whose work is informed and inspired by Black culture.
Read more - Lesley Slatkin
Lesley Slatkin
- Florence Sloan
Florence Sloan
- Babette (babs) Sobel
Babette (babs) Sobel
- Krista Smith
Krista Smith
- Kimberly Snyder
Kimberly Snyder
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Julie Solnit
Julie Solnit
- Farnaz Simmons
Farnaz Simmons
- Neda Sooferian
Neda Sooferian
- Lisa Specht
Lisa Specht
- Liz Svatek
Liz Svatek
- Patti Tanenbaum
Patti Tanenbaum
Patti is an educator, Community Service-Learning leader, children’s book author, small business owner, wife and mother. She is Co-Author of 2 award- winning children’s books, in the series, Little Kids Do Big Things. The 3rd book, GOTTA HAVE HEART, will be released summer '22. The books emanate from a lifelong devotion to kids, with the dream they grow to be people who are good, caring, and giving to others.
Read more- Jocelyn Tetel
Jocelyn Tetel
- Christina Thau
Christina Thau
- Angelle Wacker
Angelle Wacker
- Brigid Walsh
Brigid Walsh
- Hope Warschaw
Hope Warschaw
- Kathleen Watt
Kathleen Watt
- Leslie Weisberg
Leslie Weisberg
- Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador OPI Products Inc.
Known worldwide as the “First Lady of Nails,” OPI Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador Suzi Weiss-Fischmann initially made her mark on the beauty industry in 1989, when she created the first 30 OPI nail lacquers...
Read more- Mary Wells
Mary Wells
- Elaine Wynn
Elaine Wynn
- Shirin Yadegar
Shirin Yadegar
Shirin Yadegar is the Creator of La Mom Magazine and host of the popular talk show Moms Matter which educates and empowers moms.
Read more- Michelle Yasharpouri
Michelle Yasharpour
- Jennifer Yen
Jennifer Yen
It was a simple case of "form follows function" that led actress Jennifer Yen to create Pur~lisse, her 10- product skincare line. "As a successful working actress living in Los Angeles, I noticed that my skin was breaking out and becoming easily irritated after hours in makeup and under hot lights...
Read more- Cynthia Yorkin
Cynthia Yorkin
- Adrienne Youdim
Adrienne Youdim
Dr. Adrienne Youdim, is an internist who specializes in medical weight loss and clinical nutrition.
Read more- Nancy Zahabian
Nancy Zahabian
- Cindy Zelkha
Cindy Zelkha
- Jayna Zweiman
Jayna Zweiman
Jayna Zweiman is a multidisciplinary artist and designer. Her independent practice combines architecture, art, craft and new media to focus on experiences that overlap physical, virtual and conceptual spaces.
Read moreBoard of Overseers
- Mallika Chopra Founder and CEO of Intent.com
- Giselle Fernandez Emmy Award winning journalist
- Niloo Howe Sr. Operating Partner, Energy Impact Partners or Chair, Pondurance
- Ghada Irani Board Chair of Unicef Southern California
- The Honorable Vilma Martinez Former US Ambassador to Argentina
- The Honorable Susan McCaw Former US Ambassador to The Republic of Austria
- Karen Murphy O’Brien Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Murphy O’Brien Public Relations
- Ann Philbin Director of the Hammer Museum Los Angeles
- Shaun Regen President of Regen Projects
- Chara Schreyer* Distinguished Art Collector and Member of the Board of Trustees at MOCA
- Krista Smith West Coast Editor of Vanity Fair
- Kimberly Snyder Beauty and Wellness Expert
- Laura Schwab President of Aston Martin The Americas
- Brigid Walsh Owner/Founder 100 Miles North
- Elaine Wynn Director Wynn Resorts, National Board Chairman, Communities in School
- Chrisandra Shufelt MD, MS Chair, General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, and Associate Director, Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health
- Farnaz Simmons
- Nooshin Meshkaty
- Azie Afari