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Larchmont Chronicle

Women of larchmont 2014

Directory of Who's

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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 24 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

Liz Gottainer Douglas Elliman Real Estate Realtor

Liz@DwellinLA.com • 213 393 2209 9440 Santa Monica Blvd., #710 Beverly Hills 90210

Rebecca HutcHinson + HeatHeR boylston 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

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ARCS FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER 310-375-1936. Dr. Cheryl Craft, president. 87 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. Janet Akman, 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. Book sales are on Wednesdays and one Saturday a month. 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. Thom Garbrecht,

interim president; Ruth Roberts, treasurer. Six members. Purpose: to support all functions of the library. Holds book sales on the first Friday and Saturday of the month 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. Elizabeth Ralston, president. 500 members. Meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: non-partisan organization to inform citizens about government. www.lwvlosangeles.org. LOS ANGELES GARDEN CLUB 310-471-8512. Joyce Parrott, president. 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. Spring and winter fundraisers. losangelesgardenclub.org. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, LOS ANGELES 213-622-3200. Carmen Rad, 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 en-

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Liz Gottainer is a real estate agent and a member of the team that just launched the first West Coast office for the prestigious New York firm of Douglas Elliman. Liz has more than 20 years of real estate experience. Prior to joining Douglas Elliman, Liz was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Toy Factory Lofts and Biscuit Company Lofts, two of the first and most acclaimed residential loft developments in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District. She began her real estate career in real estate development sales and marketing in Chicago. She is respected by her peers and clients alike for her hard work and dedication. In fact, she has many repeat clients and client referrals, which she considers the highest form of compliment. Liz has also developed luxury homes in Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Hancock Park. Liz lives in Larchmont with her husband and 2 young children.

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Realtor For me, real estate is like no other job, because it’s simply my passion and the best way I know to be of service. Over the past eight years I have been so fortunate to help many people buy and sell homes. I’ve lived and sold real estate all over Los Angeles and have resided in Brookside for the past 11 years. I love living here and am so proud to have become known as a Specialist in Brookside, Hancock Park & the surrounding communities. The neighborhood reflects my core values and what I offer to clients is its diversity, community values, friendliness & beautiful architecture. I am a wife and mother of 2 children and that priority in my life enables me to bring the same family values to my real estate business. I am humbled & empowered at my own success, led first and foremost by my service to those around me. It’s compassion and simplicity in the big city, just like me!

eral meetings per year. Hosts two major events annually: a food and wine even and a holiday shopping boutique. Purpose: to 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. 20 members. Meets 2nd Sat., Sept.–June. Purpose: fundraising and to build awareness concerning the needs of women veterans overseas.

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pose: 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 Nov. 18, and dinner and dance March 6. laorphanageguild.com. ORPHANAGE GUILD JUNIORS Bette Baer and Susan Frazier, CoPresidents. Meets 12 times a year. Purpose: mentorship through activities and outings for residents at Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-17 who are placed by the court. laorphanageguild.com. PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUXILIARY 310-541-0833. Christine Haidos and Melanie O’Regan, co-presidents. 34 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. 213-260-7621. 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. PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES GUILD 213-284-3300. Mai Nguyen, director of development, special events. 170 members. Four gen-