GirlPower '25 Digital Program

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MAY 1 , 2025 SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER

LUNCHEON PROGRAM 10:00 AM Boutique 12:00 PM Program Begins

Opening performance APCH's Band 29 Live and the APCH Dance Company Welcome By Host Marissa Bode Remarks and Acknowledgements Norayma Cabot, Chief Executive Officer A Place Called Home Video Entertainment APCH Dance Company GirlPower Presentation: “IGNITE THE CHANGE” Master Couture Designer Award Johana Hernandez Hutton Passion and Purpose Award Ashley Falls Musical entertainment throughout the event performed by 29Live, APCH’s band

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Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2025 GirlPower! Awards Luncheon for A Place Called Home. I’m honored to have you with us today as we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and leadership of the young women in our GirlPower program—and the extraordinary women who inspire them.

At A Place Called Home, we believe in the boundless potential of every young person. Through GirlPower, we nurture that potential by creating a space for mentorship, creativity, and self-expression. The young women in this program have spent months working together—learning, growing, and preparing to lead with purpose—and today, they culminate their journey with powerful spoken word, protest art, and voices that reflect this year’s theme: Ignite the Change.

This celebration is also a moment to honor the incredible women shaping our world. We’re thrilled to recognize Ashley Falls, Managing Director, Clios US-West Coast, with the Passion & Purpose Award, and Johana Hernandez Hutton, Founder and Designer of GLAUDI, with the Master Couture Designer Award. We are also very excited to welcome Marissa Bode, actress and disability rights advocate, as our Emcee.

This afternoon will include special performances from youth in the APCH Dance Company and 29Live, the APCH band, inspiring remarks from our members, and a vibrant GirlPower Boutique featuring local artisans and small businesses just in time for Mother’s Day! To our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and new supporters: thank you. Your presence and generosity fuel our work and help us continue providing a safe, nurturing environment for South Central youth and families.

As you take in the energy of this special day, I invite you to connect with our incredible youth and staff, explore our programs, and discover how you can be part of our movement for change. Together, we are igniting something powerful.

With deep gratitude,

Norayma Cabot, CEO

Our Mission A Place Called Home provides a safe, nurturing environment with proven programs in the arts, education, and wellness for the young people in South Central to help them improve their economic conditions and develop healthy, fulfilling, and purposeful lives.

GirlPower The APCH GirlPower Program empowers young women to overcome societal stereotypes and traditional gender roles, stand up for themselves, advocate for others, and pursue their aspirations with rigor and vigor.

The 2025 GirlPower Members!

Adriana Ramos Dagmar Torres Danna Lezama-Bermudez Darlene Flores Denice Flores Donna Soto Hazel Gomez Iris Vasquez Irlanda Mejia Jazmin Lezo Jessica Vasquez Calderon Katherin Pascual Katlyn Sanchez Litzy Martinez Madeline Casas Mariana Velasquez Melanie Serrano Melanie Guatemala Melina Salado Valerie Ramirez Valery Hernandez-Vivas Vanessa Gamez Yaritza Madrigal Yuliana Hernandez

2025 GirlPower! Honoree:

Johana Hernandez Hutton FOUNDER & DESIGNER OF GLAUDI

2025 Master Couture Designer Award Johana Hernandez is an award-winning fashion designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, best known as the founder of GLAUDI, a luxury bridal and couture brand celebrated for its made-to-measure, size-inclusive designs that empower women of all shapes and sizes. A proud American Salvadoran, Johana’s passion for fashion was inspired by her parents, who worked as seamstresses in factories, instilling in her a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and hard work.

At just 24 years old, Johana launched GLAUDI, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after Latina designers in bridal fashion. She has been recognized as one of Forbes Central America’s Most Powerful Women in Business and was the first Salvadoran American to showcase at Paris Fashion Week. Her designs have been worn by celebrities and featured in major fashion weeks worldwide.

Johana’s journey has been featured in NBCFashion Star, the Beverly Hills Courier, and countless media outlets. Her motto, God is fabulous, reflects her faith-driven approach to fashion and life, inspiring women worldwide to embrace their beauty and power.

2025 GirlPower! Honoree:

Ashley Falls

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CLIOS, US-WEST COAST

2025 Passion & Purpose Award Ashley Falls is a dynamic business and community leader dedicated to championing creativity, empowering women, and fostering the next generation of storytellers. Raised in rural Kentucky, Ashley’s passion for storytelling and innovation sparked early aspirations for a career in entertainment.

In 2019, she seized the opportunity to move to Los Angeles and establish the Clios’ West Coast operations while leading Clio Entertainment. Under Ashley’s leadership, Clio Entertainment has experienced a double-digit growth in both revenue and attendance.

Recognizing her strategic vision and impact, Ashley was appointed Managing Director, the Clios US – West Coast in 2024, where she now oversees all West Coast operations, including the Entertainment and Music verticals, further expanding the Clios’ influence across multiple creative industries.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ashley is deeply committed to empowering women and fostering industry-wide change. In 2021, she joined Soapbox Women, an organization dedicated to supporting women and non-gendered individuals in entertainment and marketing. In 2025, following the completion of her presidency, she transitioned to the Soapbox Advisory Board, ensuring continued support for the organization’s mission. An accomplished writer, runner, and weightlifter, Ashley is passionate about using her platform to uplift others and create a more inclusive, innovative future for the industry.

2025 GirlPower! Host:

Marissa Bode BREAKOUT ACTRESS, WICKED (2024)

Marissa Bode made her feature film debut as principal character, Nessarose, in the Universal's Wicked duology directed by Jon M. Chu, and also starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. As a disability rights activist, she is proud to be the first wheelchair user to play the role of Nessarose.

Marissa has been acting since the age of 8 and trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She lives in Los Angeles and in her free time, Marissa enjoys cooking and spending time with her three cats.

GirlPower Program Staff Victoria Edwards Alexia Pino

Choreography Michael Vallejos

Event Producer Amy Shomer & Associates

Program and Event Photography Charmaine Cruz Gary Nellis

Guest Management Jive Live Entertainment PR Consultant Dana Green Music Direction Joaquin Pacheco

29Live Musicians Zytlali Barrios Brayan Banda Angel Cervantes Alexis Isodoro Bryan Espinal Saul Hernandez Andrew Alicon Mathew Felix Carmen Zaragoza Samuel Torres Angel Ponce Vera Oscar Rosales Melvin Azurdia Ezequiel Meza

GirlPower Presentation: “Ignite the Change” Bernyce Talley Centerpieces Carin Wong

APCH Dancers Valery Hernandez-Vivas Melanie Guatemala Andrea Argueta Mariana Velazquez Jessica Vasquez Melina Salado Irlanda Mejia Darelyn Rodriguez Julissa Torres Johanna Escobedo Mariel Zenteno

*Recorded music played throughout the program is composed and performed by APCH youth members* (with the exception of Blinding Lights by The Weeknd)

Board of Directors Norayma Cabot Chief Executive Officer Katie Alheim Chief Development Officer Ofelia Mancera Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

GARETH SCHWEITZER BOARD CHAIR SUSAN NAPIER VICE CHAIR BARBARA GLAZER VICE CHAIR HAMED TAVAJOHI TREASURER MARYELLEN ZARAKAS SECRETARY DAWN CAMPBELL SISTER PATRICIA CONNOR, RSHM MICHAEL CONVERSE KATHRYN FRAZIER SHARON HAUPTMAN

BOB ISRAEL JACQUELINE JIMENEZ TOM MCCABE EDGAR MORALES ALUMNUS HOWARD SHERWOOD STEPHANIE SHERWOOD VERA STEWART MARSHALL WAX SUSAN WOLF ADAM ROSENBLATT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CHAIR

Thank you to our sponsors!

GirlPower DBS Clios Sister Howard and Stephanie Sherwood U.S. Bank Susan Wolf MOCEAN Team Aspect Maryellen Zarakas Susan Napier Ashley Falls Create Advertising Best Friends AV Squad Helen Ahn Bob Israel Religious Sacred Heart of Mary Pharida Long Daniel & Vicki Gold American Business Bank Gareth & Jennifer Schweitzer

Friends Louie Sadd Dawn Regan MOTIVE CREATIVE Steven Lathrop Linda & David Shaheen African American Alliance Lauri Brown Scott Evans Gary Jiminez Florence Azria Julie Pilat A Trailer Park Group Co. City National Bank Linda May & Jack Suzar Special Thanks Soapbox Women Nicole Purcell Barbara Glazer The L.A. Rams Barbara Arnold

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My sweet Pat, congratulations on your retirement. You have and will always be an angel. I have so many fond memories with you during my time at APCH. I hope you’ll enjoy your retirement and can’t wait to see what life has in store for you.

I know it will be incredible. Sending love your way.

-Florence Azria

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