2020 Southern California Women's Conference Magazine

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VOL. 9, NO. 1

Friday, December 18, 2020 Your Health, Your Way

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Thanks to All Our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 From the Conference CEO & Founder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 From the Conference Co-Founder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Conference Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SCWC General Session – Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Panel Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Conference Executive Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Conference Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your Body is Your Temple – by Melinda Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Cancer in a Time of Covid – by Teena Hostovich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23 The Man Cave – Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Executive Team & Committee Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Welcome from the Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30, 31 Young Women’s Commission – Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37, 38, 39 Advertising Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 So Cal Women’s Conference Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 In-Kind Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Green Room Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The Man Cave Held in conjunction with the So Cal Women’s Conference

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Thanks to All Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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Julia Gouw

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors Congresswoman

JUDY CHU

Friends

Media Partners

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From the Conference CEO & Founder

Welcome!

… this year we continue our emphasis on nurturing and nourishing the entire woman in all measures of health and wellness – physical, mental, financial and spiritual.

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urturing, preserving and promoting our health challenges us all on a daily basis.

The demands of our lives – family, work, volunteering – can sometimes leave our health a distant afterthought. The challenges of prioritizing our health inspired me 19 years ago to establish the SoCal Women’s Conference. Since that beginning, the goal of this conference has remained unchanged – to promote the health of individuals and our community through information, innovation and inspiration. While I started this conference for the community, I also need encouragement and help in my health struggle to do what I encourage others to do.

Despite our unchanged goal, the overwhelming COVID-19 pandemic has imposed some changes and challenges to our conference. First, we have gone virtual this year, which triggered a steep learning curve. We are grateful for the patience exhibited by our stakeholders – our attendees, sponsors, volunteers, speakers – as we have changed how we deliver the conference, but not what or why we have the conference. The tragic COVID stories that dominate the headlines provide a poignant reminder of how precious health is. The way the virus spreads and the recommended precautions of mask wearing and social distancing highlight the reality that for each of us “I am my sister’s keeper” and “I am my brother’s keeper.” We are all in this together and our actions either protect or endanger others in the

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community. Our behavior today determines our and others’ well-being tomorrow.

COVID-19 has also exposed systemic health disparities.

We hope that the information, conversation, and resources provided by this conference help to address and bridge some of those disparities.

We began with a focus on women. Too often, women have allowed their own health to suffer as they nurtured their families. Similar to the standard airline safety warning to “secure your own oxygen mask before securing that of a traveling companion,” we seek to encourage women to secure their own oxygen masks in the form of taking care of their own health first.

With that in mind, this year we continue our emphasis on nurturing and nourishing the entire woman in all measures of health and wellness – physical, mental, financial and spiritual.

While maintaining our emphasis on women, five years ago we added the Man Cave to provide a safe, peer forum to address men’s health issues. We realized that men often neglect their health and a high tolerance for pain is not a good substitute for knowledge and preventative care. Knowingly and lovingly inspired, we created the Man Cave to provide a fun, relaxed environment for men to discuss and learn about men’s health issues.

From the Conference CEO & Founder We are blessed to have a community of amazing volunteers, sponsors, speakers and vendors who produce this health conference. I want to give special thanks to our amazing Conference Executive Team: • Hon. Kathryn Barger – Conference Co-Chair • Lisa Stevens – Conference Co-Chair • Denise Morey – COO • Janet Braun – Advisory Board • Hon. John J. Kennedy – Man Cave Chair • Clark Rucker – Man Cave Director • B everly Morgan-Sandoz – Advisory Board & Director of Workshops • I rina Melkumyan – Young Women’s Commission Director • B onita Bennett – Young Women’s Commission Chair I also want to thank our Conference Leadership Team: • Deborrah Carter – Public Relations Chair • Andrew Delgado – Social Media • Elisia Farmer – Community Engagement Specialist • Haidee Lagunday – Training Chair • Serge Nelson – Volunteer Chair • Jerry Robin – Magazine & Signage • Annette Spence – Outreach Chair • Alma Stokes – Decorations Chair • Noreen Sullivan – Keynote Speakers • Juanita Tillman – Green Room Co-Chair • Lynnette West – Green Room Co-Chair • Ron Carter – Man Cave Executive Team

Thanks also to the many many volunteers who served on the committees.

I want to give a special thanks to Denise Morey, Elisia Farmer, Jahmal Ellis, and Jarius Ellis who followed COVID-19 protocols as they assembled 400 Swag Boxes in the cold and then delivered them in one week; normally, 40 to 50 volunteers assemble the boxes.

We are also very grateful for the generous sponsors who make this free event possible: Methodist Hospital of Southern California; Aon; UPS; Teena Hostovich; L.L. Kennedy & Associates; Capital Group; Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; City of Hope; Julia Gouw; AT&T; Blue Shield of California; Gamma Zeta Boule Foundation; Huntington Hospital; Janet Braun; Metrolink; Southern California Gas Company; Ellen’s Silk Screening; Northrop Grumman; Congresswoman Judy Chu; City National Bank; Enterprise Rent-a-Car; South Coast AQMD; City of Pasadena; Clark Rucker; Carolyn Williams; L.A. Focus; Qwendolyn Price; ABC Channel 7; The Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal; Outlook Newspapers; Pasadena Media; and KJazz 88.1 FM. Additional thanks to the Workshop Presenters for contributing their time and expertise.

Last but not least, thanks to the vendors for providing their services and goods. Please visit the Green Room to shop for you and yours.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the social justice journey our country is traveling in the aftermath of the tragic death of George Floyd and so many others.

Enjoy the conference. We are glad to have you join us on a continued journey to better health. Let’s get better together!

To your health – your true wealth!

• Andrew Oliver – Man Cave Executive Team • Chuck Pulliam – Man Cave Executive Team • Harlan Ward – Man Cave Executive Team

Lena L. Kennedy Conference CEO & Founder

• Pastor Anthony McFarland – Man Cave Executive Team

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Thank you So Cal Women's Conference

for all you do to empower and uplift women in our community!

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@KathrynBarger KathrynBarger.LACounty.gov

From the Conference Co-Founder

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ell, it’s that time again. The Health, Beauty, Empowerment Expo Man Cave is here!

As we celebrate 20 years of service to the Southern California area, we find that 2020 has brought a whole new set of health-related challenges. The COVID-19 global pandemic caught us all by surprise and certainly we never thought it would last this long.

Nonetheless, we are determined to bring you the best possible virtual conference. We will create an interactive conference that will bring you as close to an in-person experience as possible. That includes the healthrelated discussions, beauty workshops, empowerment seminars and more.

One workshop we believe will be of tremendous value to our attendees is our Mental Health discussion as it relates to COVID19. And no conference would be complete without our ever-popular ‘Man Cave’.

With all the activities and speakers planned for this event the conference will be as exciting and informative as ever. We hope that you and your families are continuing to stay safe and we look forward to ‘seeing’ you at the conference.

Samella Yarbrough Health, Beauty and Empowerment Conference Expo Man Cave Co-Chairperson

The City of Pasadena is proud to support

20 Years of Service with The So Cal Women’s Health Conference & Expo The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history, culture and unique character.

People are our greatest resource.

Let’s keep them healthy

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Conference Keynote Speaker Dr. Drew Pinsky

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r. Drew Pinsky, known to television and radio audiences as Dr. Drew, is the host of a variety of popular podcasts including the iTunes top-rated Dr. Drew Podcast, Dr. Drew After Dark, The Adam and Drew Show cohosted by Adam Carolla and a live streaming show called #AskDrDrew where he answers audience questions in real time. In addition, Dr. Drew hosts the hit MTV reality television series Teen Mom OG (Formerly known as “Teen Mom”), Teen Mom 2 reunion specials and is a regular guest co-host on the Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show.

For several years, Dr. Drew hosted Dr. Drew Midday Live on KABC radio in Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, he hosted his own nightly show on HLN, DrDrew On Call (2010-2015,) where he attracted audiences and explored what makes people do what they do. Dr. Drew starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1 which chronicled the struggle for sobriety and the cycle of addictive disorders of a group of celebrities. The sixth installment of the series Rehab with Dr. Drew followed the real-life experiences of everyday people who are struggling with addiction. Additionally, Dr. Drew hosted the nationally syndicated radio show Loveline where he took calls from listeners and answered questions about adolescent and young adults health and relationship topics for over 32 years. Loveline was a nightly television show on MTV from 1996–2000.

Dr. Drew has appeared in several feature films including Final Kill, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, Bob and the Monster, Wild Hogs, New York Minute and more.

A much sought-after guest on the talk show and news circuits, Dr. Drew has made many appearances on Ellen, Oprah, Rachael Ray, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, Wendy Williams, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN and the Fox News Channel.

Invocation Pastor Jean Burch

Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena

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astor Jean Burch is the senior pastor of Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena, located on the border of Pasadena and Altadena, California where she has served for 20 years. She is simply and affectionately known as “Pastor Jean.”

In addition to serving as senior pastor she is also the President of the Community Bible Community Development Corporation. The CBCDC provides 446 units of affordable housing and social services for hundreds of residents in Pasadena. Pastor Jean is a founding member, past president and current board member of the Clergy Community Coalition. She also currently serves on the Fuller Theological Seminary Board of Trustees.

She is the recipient of a numerous awards including the 2020 California 41st Assembly District Women of the Year Award. Pastor Jean earned an M.A. in Global Leadership from Fuller Seminary and a B.S. from Biola University in Organizational Leadership. She is a proud mother and grandmother and is blessed to have her family in ministry with her at CBC.

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SCWC General Session PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Networking

10:00 a.m.

Conference Chair Remarks

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

10:15 a.m.

MC

DeBorrah Carter

10:20 a.m.

PRAYER

Pastor Jean Burch

10:22 a.m.

Remarks

Congresswoman Judy Chu

10:30 a.m.

EXERCISE: Wake Up Your Body

Monica Blake

10:40 a.m.

Panel: Becoming the Best & Most Beautiful Version of Yourself

J. Sachii Hirashiki Dana Walker-Jackson Mazarine Treyz Elaine Lou Cartas

11:12 a.m.

MC

DeBorrah Carter

11:15 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Drew Pinsky

12:15 p.m.

NETWORKING / LUNCH

12:45 p.m.

EXERCISE: Sit and Get Fit

Monica Blake

1:30 p.m.

Are the Chemicals in My Hair Products Increasing My Risk for Breast Cancer?

Dr. Dede Kossiwa Teteh City of Hope

2:05 p.m.

BINGO

with prizes

2:10 p.m.

Stay Healthy & Strong

Chef LaLa

3:00 p.m.

Evaluation/Closing

DeBorrah Carter

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Passionate about supporting Passionate about supporting causes that make our world causes that make our world a better place. a better place.

UPS is proud to support SoCal Women's UPS is proud to support SoCal Women's Conference Conference sustainability.ups.com sustainability.ups.com © 2019 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2019 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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SCWC General Session Speakers

Hon. Kathryn Barger

Supervisor, L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of the 5th District – Los Angeles County’s largest – spanning 2,800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 unincorporated communities in the Antelope, San Gabriel, San Fernando, Crescenta, and Santa Clarita Valleys.

Kathryn was born and raised in the 5th District and comes from a family with deep roots in public service. She is married to a retired sheriff’s deputy and lives in the San Gabriel Valley.

Dedicated to providing effective, responsive representation to the residents of L.A. County, Kathryn began her career in public service as a college intern in the office of former Supervisor Antonovich and rose to become his chief deputy in 2001, where she served until her election to the Board of Supervisors in 2016. She both served as Chair of the Board and was reelected for her second term in 2020.

Building upon her work from her time as chief policy advisor on health, mental health, social services, and children’s issues, Kathryn continues to advocate for services and programs to improve the quality of life for foster children, seniors, veterans, those with disabilities, and those with mental illness.

Monica Blake

Hon. Judy Chu

Monica Blake is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with expertise in Executive, Career and Life Coaching, a Business and Human Resources Consultant, Certified Pilates Instructor and a Motivational Speaker. For 20 years she has helped hundreds of individuals reach their personal, professional and physical goals through her In Action Coaching practice which is founded on three decades of human resources executive and senior leader experience at internationally recognized companies including Mars Inc., ExxonMobil and General Motors.

Judy Chu was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2009. She represents the 27th Congressional District, which includes Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley of Southern California.

EXERCISE: WAKE UP YOUR BODY, SIT AND GET FIT

Monica also has 25 years of experience in Pilates exercise methods and owns/ operates In Action Pilates Studio. She is the only Certified Pilates Instructor in the world diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, who has also endured total knee replacement surgeries on both knees.

Monica earned her coaching credential from the International Coaching Federation. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education and English from Central State University and completed graduate studies in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Wright State University.

Monica has been featured in USA Today, magazines: Woman’s World, Pilates Style, Black Enterprise, Arthritis Today, Health Monitor and on ABC 7, KTLA 5 and KCAL 9 news.

U.S. House of Representatives, California 27th Congressional District

Rep. Chu currently serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to taxes, revenues, Social Security, and Medicare. In that Committee, Rep. Chu is a member of the Subcommittees on Health, giving her oversight over healthcare reform and crucial safety net programs, Worker and Family Support, and Oversight.

She also serves on the House Small Business Committee, which has oversight of the Small Business Administration, and is the Chair of the Small Business Oversight Subcommittee.

Chu was first elected to the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985. From there, she was elected to the Monterey Park City Council, where she served as Mayor three times. She then was elected to the State Assembly and then California’s elected tax board, known as the State Board of Equalization. In 2009, she became the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress in history.

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Conference Executive Team

Hon. Kathryn Barger Conference Co-Chair

Beverley Morgan-Sandoz Advisory Board Director of Workshops

Lisa Stevens Conference Co-Chair

Lena L. Kennedy Founder

Denise Morey COO

Janet Braun Advisory Board

John J. Kennedy Man Cave 2020 Chair

Clark Rucker Man Cave 2020 Director

Irina Melkumyan Young Women’s Commission Director

Bonita Bennett Young Women’s Commission 2020 Chair

Conference Leadership Team

DeBorrah Carter Public Relations Chair

Jerry Robin Magazine & Signage

Annette Spence Outreach Chair

Ron Carter Man Cave Executive Team

Elisia Farmer Community Engagement Specialist

Andrew Delgado Social Media

Alma Stokes Decorations Chair

Pastor Anthony McFarland Man Cave Executive Team

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Haidee Lagunday Training Chair

Noreen Sullivan Keynote Speakers/ Speaker Series

Andrew Oliver Man Cave Executive Team

Sergé Nelson Volunteer Chair

Juanita Tillman Green Room Co-Chair

Chuck Pulliam Man Cave Executive Team

Lynnette West Green Room Co-Chair

Harlan Ward Man Cave Executive Team

SCWC General Session Speakers

DeBorrah Carter

Chef LaLa

STAY HEALTHY & STRONG

City of Hope

DeBorrah started Sassy Survivor Breast Health Alliance to provide education and awareness of Breast Health and Breast Cancer to All Women of Color.

DeBorrah, an 19-year breast cancer survivor was diagnosed with Stage 2+, estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.

Placing God first, as The Navigator of her care and through the loving support of family and friends, she emerged with the mission of “Making Awareness A Priority,” the trademark for the business known as Sassy Survivor.

Chef LaLa is an accomplished chef, cookbook author, food stylist, food consultant, certified nutritionist, and motivational speaker. With her creative talents and training, this first generation Latina dynamo is making waves in food, nutrition, health, and lifestyle.

ARE THE CHEMICALS IN MY HAIR PRODUCTS INCREASING MY RISK FOR BREAST CANCER?

Sassy Survivor Breast Health Alliance

Through the Sassy Survivor Breast Health Alliance, DeBorrah ran a psychosocial support group for five years and continues to provide additional services and support for survivors as well as for care givers. DeBorrah is a certified Patient Navigator and a community volunteer relating to women’s health and specifically breast health.

She currently is the Public Relations Director/Co-Chair of the 20th Annual So Cal Women’s Conference held in Pasadena, CA and has been an integral member since the conference’s inception. In her words, this conference assists h in her campaign of helping women by bringing Breast Health and Cancer Awareness to the Pasadena and Southern California community at large, particularly African American women who are diagnosed less often and have the highest mortality rates.

Dr. Dede Kossiwa Teteh

LaLa has devoted her life to her three passions. First, above all else is her family and her son Maddox. But when she is working, she is devoted to mastering and refining the art of cooking, and to educating communities about how to enjoy cuisine in a healthy way. It is a lifestyle, not a diet, LaLa says.

Dede K. Teteh, DrPH is a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Health Equities at City of Hope. As a social/behavioral scientist, she uses community-based participatory approaches to address health disparities in the most vulnerable populations. Her current study focuses on endocrine disrupting chemical exposures and breast cancer risk for Black women.

LaLa developed her love of food in her family’s restaurants. She then attended the famous Le Cordon Bleu and studied the intricacies of global cuisine. LaLa has been an expert on Discovery Health National Body Challenge, America Now, National Univision Despierta American and Dale con Ganas–The Biggest Loser, Mom Ambush, Telemundo, De Todo Un Poco and most recently on Fox’s hit Show THE REAL. LaLa has appeared as a guest on the Today Show, Martha Stewart, Dr. Oz, CNN, CW Network, ABC, CBS, Telemundo, Univision and more.

Chef LaLa is the founder of Chef Nourish, a Los Angeles based meal delivery company that specializes in providing superfoods with super standards to help busy people live the healthiest possible lives.

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Congresswoman

JUDY CHU CELEBRATES

A Program of Community Women, Vital Voices

Recognizing 20 Years of Service in Health Awareness and Education REPRESENTING CALIFORNIA’S 27TH DISTRICT

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SCWC General Session Panel Discussion Elaine Lou Cartas PANEL MEMBER: BECOMING THE BEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION OF YOURSELF Elaine Lou Cartas is a business career coach, speaker and the founder of the Color Your Dreams Movement™, an initiative to inspire and support women of all colors to create their dream business and life, serving clients in 23 different countries.

She has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Badassery Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, and Good Morning La La Land.

J. Sachii Hirashiki Ziquin Life

PANEL MODERATOR: BECOMING THE BEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION OF YOURSELF Real beauty is not always beautiful; it’s mostly strategic planning and letting go of stress. Sachii offers key transformational health tips and stories about women rejuvenating their mind and body during an era of global uncertainty.

J. Sachii Hirashiki is a specialist in healthyaging strategies and brings a wealth of experience concerning natural health solutions for women. She is health researcher, educator, revitalization coach and founder of Ziquin Life, a holistic lifestyle & nutritional supplement company. She forged the development of remedial line of dietary supplements that complement Western medicine and help support the body’s natural ability to refresh its energy, transform and strengthen.

Mazarine Treyz PANEL MEMBER: BECOMING THE BEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION OF YOURSELF Mazarine Treyz is a nonprofit leadership coach, speaker and best-selling author of “The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising,” serving people in over 70 different countries. Today, Mazarine leads the nonprofit workplace justice movement to create a better nonprofit work culture through her writing, training, podcast and keynote speeches.

Dana Walker-Jackson PANEL MEMBER: BECOMING THE BEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION OF YOURSELF Dana Walker-Jackson is a motivational speaker, new business owner, thriver and Breast Cancer Survivor. She opened her doors, “Cinderella’s Closet Your Specialty Lingerie Boutique,” in March of 2020.

Two weeks later, COVID-19 halted the world. Dana considers herself an essential worker and has stayed open during these unprecedented times, providing fittings for women who have undergone a mastectomy.

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Your Body is Your Temple

by Melinda Campbell

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s we watch the hope-inspiring rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, we must remember the continued need for safety as we work our way through this unprecedented health crisis.

Following safety guidelines remains critical.

disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. We must continue to avoid gatherings with those outside of our households. We must remember that we are safer at home. We must continue to proceed with an abundance of caution. We must continue to monitor our health daily and be alert for symptoms.

Even as we continue to do all we can to prevent contracting or spreading the coronavirus, we must not forget the other factors that impact our well-being: 1. We still need to eat a wellbalanced, low-fat diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in order to maintain a healthy weight.

We must continue to wear a mask to protect ourselves as well as others around us. We must continue to wash our hands often.

We must continue to stay socially distanced from one another.

We must continue to clean and

2. We still need to get our annual mammogram.

3. We still need to be physically active for 30 minutes several days per week.

4. We still need to get our annual well woman exam.

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“ Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price.

Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

– 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 5. And, we still need to attend health fairs and conferences, albeit virtually now, to become more educated on ways that we can remain healthy.

As the First Lady of First AME Church of Pasadena, I am proud of our annual conference that focuses on breast cancer and black women.

Collectively, we cannot do enough of these types of programs. It is vital that we all remain engaged year round. Community and civic engagement are critical to changing lives.

As it did for 19 years before the pandemic, the SoCal Women’s Health Conference continues to be a vital source of information that inspires us to live our best, healthiest lives. Whether in person or virtual, the conference provides a good mixture of general information on a variety of topics relating to good health in one setting.

It provides essential and necessary information for all age groups. It increases our awareness about various health issues. It provides opportunities for community members to learn how to help keep themselves and their families healthy and safe. It embraces the spirit of volunteers who collaborate to donate their time to

ensure that community members are able to live the healthiest lives possible.

It inspires lifestyle changes.

I am grateful that even in the midst of an overwhelming pandemic, we are provided a way to still reap the benefits of the SoCal Women’s Health Conference virtually.

That spirit of resilience and resourcefulness is the same spirit

we should all tap to safely survive this pandemic. While COVID-19 has seemed to consume all of the oxygen in the room, this conference returns our focus to other areas that are essential to our wellbeing and good health. We are responsible for ourselves and we need to hold ourselves accountable.

Keeping ourselves healthy is the best thing we can do for ourselves and our loved ones.

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Cancer in a Time of COVID

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know many of you share the sentiment “Is it over yet?!” about 2020, as well as the anxiety and sense of living in the Apocalypse.

Financially, emotionally, spiritually, all of our resources have been tested to the limit. And I have several friends who have lost loved ones to this unprecedented virus that spread across the world, leaving 300,000 Americans dead and many ill with lasting complications.

I have been fortunate to have been able to work from home since March of this year. As much as I do realize what a gift that is, there are times when I think I will lose my mind from sitting at a computer for hours on end. It’s lonely not to see colleagues, clients, family or friends (apparently, my husband and son don’t feel the need to entertain me daily! I do realize how important there love and support is, so that is a blessing). So I was hard-pressed to find a silver lining in this terrible time in our history. And yet…

I travel the world for my job – sounds fun and glamorous – and certainly can be – but the exhaustion and stress can also overwhelm at times.

This year, I was unable to go anywhere after my last flight home on February 26, 2020 from London and viewed it as a moment to live life more slowly.

Because the fall is a particularly heavy travel time normally, I had a few more hours each day. So it was 22 So Cal Women’s Conference – Celebrating 20 Years of Service

by Teena Hostovich

that in October, I noticed a previously innocuous mole below my clavicle. It had darkened and changed shape slightly – not dramatically – and this is the important point I want to share with all of you – it was very subtle. So subtle that in a normal year, I would have waited until after the fall travel and holidays to deal with that. Since I had more time, I opted to go see my internist, the amazing Dr. Cecilia Kaesler and then per her recommendation, my fantastic dermatologist, Dr. Heather Butler.

In Dr. Butler’s office, it became apparent that something was wrong – her expression was one of extreme concern, and she told me that I had a likely “malignant melanoma” not an unattractive mole. I didn’t fully understand what all that meant, but she patiently explained that she would excise what she could in the office, send off to pathology and refer me to City of Hope. And yes, I got to hear the words that I’ve lived in fear of my entire life (given my family history with my mother and other family), “You have cancer.”

Like many people, I thought skin cancer wasn’t a huge deal. I had not been out in the sun for many years, faithfully wear sunblock now and hats on occasion. Little did I know that much of the damage was done in my teens and 20’s when I would go in search of sun and fun. There are over 3 million new cases of skin cancer every year, it is the most

… l ife can turn on a dime. Sometimes, the worst happens. Sometimes, we are granted a gift, a miracle. prevalent in the US; melanoma – which I had – is only 1 per cent, but it is the most deadly.

The pathology report came back as Stage 2 and would require surgery and testing of my lymph nodes. I was blessed to be connected with the City of Hope – truly the best of the best in treating cancer in all forms. Dr. Benjamin Paz, head of Surgical Oncology, was my doctor and took amazing care of me. He was very calm and reassuring throughout my “cancer journey.” And because I sought treatment early (not my usual behavior), I am now cancer-free.

The point of all of this is that life can turn on a dime. Sometimes, the worst happens. Sometimes, we are granted a gift, a miracle. I was 5 weeks from diagnosis to cancer free. But in any other year, I would certainly have waited until probably February, and given the aggressive growth (from zero to Stage 2 in 60 days) I could have had a Stage 3 or Stage 4 diagnosis – and I might be dead by May 2021. This is based on research and conversations at COH. Given the loss of life in our amazing country right now from a dreadful virus that keeps changing the rules, I almost feel guilty talking about my experience. But my point honestly is to make all of you aware

that something seemingly small can literally kill you.

Please be attentive to little things that your body is telling you – “Something is off; you need to listen to me!” Whether it’s a small lump in your breast, a mole, chest pain, fast heart rate, tummy trouble and on and on, please don’t ignore it. I want all of you to be well and able to contribute your special gifts, love and kindness to the world. As we learned this year, we are all in this together.

One of the many special gifts of the Southern California Women’s Health Conference and Lena’s vision is that many women get new information about how to stay healthy and to cope with minor and serious illness. I am honored to have been part of this for all of the 20 years, and I am blessed by being able to connect with all of you.

Please stay safe and well; sending you love for these unprecented holidays!!!!

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The Man Cave

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Councilmember John J. Kennedy

of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity presents

The Man Cave Held in conjunction with the So Cal Women’s Conference

Chair: Hon. John J. Kennedy

The Man Cave Executive Team

Clark Rucker 2020 Director

Pastor Anthony McFarland

Harlan Ward

Ron Carter

Chuck Pulliam

Man Cave Committee Members

Stephan Taylor

Roger Tinsley

Chris Walker

Delano Yarbrough

Andrew Oliver

Welcome to our 2020 “Man Cave” Event – Our Health Is Our Wealth!

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his year has been full of trials and tribulations for our country and for everyone around the globe. However, it is the hope of the Man Cave Board that this year’s event will bring each of you closure and provide you introspective insights on how to enhance your conscious, continued effort to remain healthy and engaged in your community.

As we reflect on the past year, we began by facing a destructive virus that attacked everyone in our community.

When it began, many of us thought that COVID would pass by the summer, but it stayed, gaining momentum through each social gathering. Some thought that a Vaccine would have been created and issued by the fall, but yet we remain in wait. COVID wasn’t the only issue we faced this year. As we remember George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, and many others, Social Injustice reared its ugly head in our country yet again.

We are addressing the COVID issue this year by holding a Virtual Man Cave event and, have invited speakers who will address COVID and Social Injustice head on. Attendees will

have a chance to interact with dynamic speakers who are engaging, and knowledgeable in these areas. They will learn that many male related illnesses and diseases are preventable and can be lessened by early detection and hopefully, not impacted by COVID-19. We will also discuss topics on Social Injustice such as an examination of 21st Century protests and advocacy in the context of the Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racism movement, as well as learning to navigate the uncertain racial terrain of today’s America.

In closing, this year is the 20 year anniversary of the So Cal Women’s Health Conference and our Seventh (7th) Man Cave event. You’re in store for a great experience so have a great time. Relax, enjoy the ride, Swag Box, Q&A prizes, our featured Bingo Game and the camaraderie with the other men. Most of all the outstanding speakers who will provide you with valuable information that will assist you with your goal of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Man Cave Schedule

The Man Cave Held in conjunction with the So Cal Women’s Conference PROGRAM 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

Networking

Everyone signing into platform

10:00 a.m.

WELCOME

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

10:00 a.m.

Welcome from the MC

Pastor Anthony McFarland

10:15 a.m.

PRAYER

Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell

10:20 a.m.

Thank You to Our Sponsors / Show and Tell

Pastor Anthony McFarland

10:25 a.m.

GREETINGS

Hon. John J. Kennedy

10:35 a.m.

Overview of the day

Pastor Anthony McFarland

10:40 a.m.

Raffle Game or BINGO

Pastor Anthony McFarland

10:55 a.m.

Introduction of Dr. Jabril Johnson

Rick Kittles, City of Hope

11:00 a.m.

The COVID19 Pandemic: “Novel” Corona-virus bringing attention to existing health disparities and how to remain healthy

Dr. Jabril Johnson, City of Hope

11:45 a.m.

BREAK / LUNCH

11:55:a.m.

Introduction of Ambassador Michael Lawson

Ron Carter

Noon

Keynote Speaker

Ambassador Michael Lawson

12:30 p.m.

BINGO

Pastor Anthony McFarland

12:43 p.m.

Introduction of Panel #1

Clark Rucker

12:45 p.m.

Panel #1: The Impact of COVID on the African American Community

Dr. David Pryor

Panel #1: The Impact of COVID on the African American Community

Dr. Ying-Ying Goh

1:28 p.m.

Introduction of Panel #2

Pastor Anthony McFarland

1:30 p.m.

Panel #2: Social Justice: Lessons From Little Rock

Terrence J. Roberts, PhD

Panel #2: Thinking Lives Matter: Empowering The Next Generation for the Anti-Racism Fight

Dr. Anthony Samad

Panel #2: Using a Trauma Informed Lens to Address Community Trauma

Mr. Ka-Rahn Vallantine

Evaluation and Closing

Pastor Anthony McFarland

2:45 p.m.

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Chair of The Man Cave Hon. John J. Kennedy

Councilmember, City of Pasadena In 2013, John J. Kennedy was elected to serve as a Councilmember representing District 3 in the City of Pasadena, California, where he also currently serves on the Finance Committee, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and as one of three City representatives to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority. From a young age, Kennedy dedicated his life’s work to serving others. Born and reared in Pasadena, he served as Student Body President at Blair High School and Student Senator at the University of Southern California, where he received dual degrees in International Relations and Economics. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree from Howard University School of Law, and was the youngest person to have served as President of the Pasadena Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Having worked for the City of Pasadena in the Finance, City Attorney, Police, and Public Works Departments, he also served on a variety of Boards including the Pasadena Police Foundation, Tom Bradley Legacy Foundation at UCLA, Library Task Force for Alternate Funding, the Community Health Alliance of Pasadena, Community Development Committee, and the Developers’ Selection Committee for Heritage Square Senior Housing Development.

In the private sector, Kennedy runs his own management consulting business. He has worked for a family company with responsibility in philanthropy, real estate and business development. He has also served as the Senior Vice President of the Los Angeles Urban League; was Director of Special Projects for Southern California Edison; served as Vice President of Countrywide Home Loans; and was Deputy Chief of Police in Richmond, Virginia.

Keynote Speaker Ambassador Michael Lawson

President & CEO, Los Angeles Urban League

Ambassador Lawson currently serves as the President & CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL), one of the oldest and most respected civil rights organizations in the United States dedicated to providing economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and the guarantee of civil rights for underserved communities in the Los Angeles area.

Lawson began his service as Interim President & CEO in November 2017 and was appointed to be the President & CEO of the LAUL in February 2018. In September 2013, he was nominated by President Obama to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN specialized agency, a position held from July 2014 to January 2017. The 36 members of the ICAO Council set the standards and recommended practices and policies in support of the international civil aviation sector worldwide.

Before serving as the US Ambassador to ICAO, Lawson served on the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) for Los Angeles World Airports from 2005 through 2011 and as President of the BOAC from 2008–11. During my tenure, the Board was responsible for the overall management of the system of airports under its control, including Los Angeles International Airport, LA/Ontario International Airport, and Van Nuys Airport. From 1980 to 2011, he practiced law at the prestigious international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in their New York, and Los Angeles offices until retirement in 2011.

Ambassador Lawson received his Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School in 1978 and a BA in Political Science and Economics from Loyola Marymount University in 1975. He is admitted to and continues to be a member in good standing of the following bar associations: New York; District of Columbia; and California.

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Man Cave Presenters

Ron Carter

The Carter Agency

Pastor Anthony McFarland

Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

PRAYER

Pastor Anthony McFarland founded Abundant Harvest Christian Center, in April 2000 with his beautiful wife Micheline. Together their aim is to Connect and Lift People up in Christ to Shift, Change, and Grow to Fulfill Their Destiny!

The Reverend Doctor Larry E. Campbell is Pastor of the 130-year-old First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Pasadena (FAME), the oldest African American church in the city.

Abundant Harvest Christian Center

Abundant Harvest LIFT exists to see people and families LIFTED UP by breaking generational curses, strongholds, and traits that cause self-destruction in people’s lives and homes through the love and power of God! It has been said with the right information, revelation of God’s covenant plan and a mutual will to succeed people can be healed, delivered and set free from generational curses and behaviors that would destroy them.

It’s all about God’s love, faith, family and destiny!

LIFT’s purpose is to prepare people from every walk in life, nation, tribe, people and language to stand before the throne and declare the goodness of God, as we are Living In Faith Together.

FAME Pasadena

Before assuming the pastorate of FAME, Pasadena, he served as the Senior Pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, San Bernardino, CA for over eight years. He is also the founding Pastor of Grace A.M.E. Church in Temecula, CA where he served for over six years. While serving on a military assignment in Okinawa, he served as interim Pastor of the Foster Gospel Chapel Service for one year.

Dr. Campbell is a proud native of Jacksonboro, S.C. He enjoys a blessed marriage to Melinda G. Campbell, a talented woman in her own right; they have been married for over 34 years. They are proud parents of their beloved adult son, Terrence Lamar Campbell.

Dr. Campbell believes an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

He is the proud recipient of an earned a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio and holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management from National University; a Masters of Divinity Degree from Azusa Pacific University; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from National University.

Ron Carter is Managing Director of The Carter Agency, an award-winning media relations firm. He managed projects for entities such as the City of Pasadena, Los Angeles Urban League, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and Walmart among others.

Rick Kittles, Ph.D. City of Hope

Dr. Kittles is Professor and founding director of the Division of Health Equities within the Department of Population Sciences at the City of Hope (COH).

He is also Associate Director of Health Equities of COH Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Over the last twenty years he has been at the forefront of the development of ancestry-informative genetic markers, and how genetic ancestry can be quantified and utilized in genomic studies on disease risk and outcomes.

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Man Cave Presenters

Dr. Ying-Ying Goh, MD, MSHS

City of Pasadena Public Health Department

Dr. Ying-Ying Goh, MD, MSHS, is the Director and Health Officer of the City of Pasadena Public Health Department and a board-certified pediatrician. She previously served in various roles at the Health Department, including Health Officer and Deputy Director, and Medical Director for Programs and Research, securing grant funding and managing programs addressing chronic disease, including improving health outcomes for seniors with diabetes and also childhood obesity prevention.

Her professional experience includes clinical pediatric practice; management of a California Endowment task force to improve healthcare access and quality in Los Angeles County; and communitybased participatory research to improve nutrition and physical activity for youth.

Dr. Goh earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Policy at Stanford University, a Doctor of Medicine Degree at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and a Master of Health Services Research Degree from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. She completed pediatric residency training at Children’s Hospital Boston/ Harvard University and Boston Medical Center/Boston University.

Dr. Jabril Johnson

Dr. David P. Pryor

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: “NOVEL” CORONA-VIRUS BRINGING ATTENTION TO EXISTING HEALTH DISPARITIES AND HOW TO REMAIN HEALTHY

THE IMPACT OF COVID ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

City of Hope

The presentation will provide an overview of what the coronavirus is and how it infects the cell and hijacks cellular machinery to increase viral load in the system. In addition, the presentation aims to discuss ways to avoid infection; what to do once infected and ways to keep immune system strong to combat viral infection.

Dr. Jabril Johnson received his Ph.D., in Human Molecular Genetics, from Howard University. Dr. Johnson investigation of retroviruses (i.e XMRV) impact on prostate cancer development led to focusing on how innate immunity dis-regulation impacted Prostate Cancer development in African American Men. He has continued investigating his interest as a postdoctoral research fellow, in Dr. Rick Kittles’ lab in Division of Health Equities, Beckman Research Institute.

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Anthem Blue Cross

COVID-19 has affected the world in profound ways that are almost unimaginable. We have learned much about the disease since early 2020 and it is clear that the virus has had a disproportionate impact on communities of color.

This seminar will discuss why the African American community has been affected so harshly by this pandemic and will propose strategies that will lead to better outcomes going forward.

David P. Pryor, M.D., M.P.H. is Regional Vice President and Medical Director for Anthem California Commercial Large and Strategic accounts. A native of California, Dr. Pryor is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Stanford University and completed his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego. He also has a Masters in Public Health degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Man Cave Presenters

Terrence J. Roberts, PhD Terrence Roberts Consulting

SOCIAL JUSTICE: LESSONS FROM LITTLE ROCK Learning to navigate the uncertain racial terrain of America is a daunting enterprise for black men. In this workshop we will explore ways in which this feat can be accomplished without fear of losing one’s sanity in the process.

Terrence J. Roberts, PhD, is a retired clinical psychologist and principal consultant for Terrence Roberts Consulting. Dr. Roberts is also one of The Little Rock Nine, the group of black teenagers who integrated previously all-white Central High School in 1957.

Dr. Anthony Samad

Dymally Institute at CSUDH THINKING LIVES MATTER: EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR THE ANTI-RACISM FIGHT An examination of 21st Century protest and advocacy in the context of the Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racism movement. The roles Elders can play in knowledge transfer of past protest movements to advance the social justice struggle. The lecture will discuss how new generations avoid the pitfalls of previous protest movements by using innovation and institutional memory to advance new thought advocacy.

Dr. Anthony Samad is the Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute, a non-partisan Think Tank at Cal State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to study the contributions and policy impacts of African American leadership in California since 1850. An author of six books, and 1,100 published articles, Samad is a 25-year academic, a retired Professor of Political Science and African Studies, and thought leader as co-founder of the public discourse, the Urban Issues Forum of Greater Los Angeles.

K-Rahn Vallatine LIVE ABOVE THE HYPE: USING A TRAUMA INFORMED LENS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY TRAUMA In this session we define emotional/ psychological trauma and address how multiple traumatic experiences over time can both weaken communal bonds and create maladaptive coping mechanisms that become cultural norms. We will discuss the prevalence of intergenerational trauma in the communities we serve.

Training consultant and curriculum/ training developer K-Rahn Vallatine works with youth service professionals to build and expand their insight and effectiveness, while creating educational resources that help facilitate personal development. He is the author the book “Beyond the Crack Generation: Surviving a Trauma Organized Culture” and the developer of the Live Above the Hype Life Skills Curriculum.

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SoCal Women’s Conference Young Women’s Commission

Bonita Bennett 2020 Chair

Irina Melkumyan Director

W

e want to welcome you to the Young Women Commission (YWC) of the SoCal Women’s Conference. We hope to have created a place where you will always be reminded of how strong you are and how there is no one else created like you! Ladies, remember that age is just a number and nothing more. You create your own destiny and you write your own story. The YWC is designed to provide a space where like-minded, driven women can connect, learn and grow!

We want you to make new friends, connect with old friends, grow your business, enhance your knowledge, develop your charter, build your network, and find inspiration. If these are your desires and goals, then my friends you are at the right place! We are a community of powerful young minds; we are females who are here to bring about change, create our own paths, and have an impact on our society. If you want to change the world outside of you, you must first change yourself.

When you focus on growing yourself, the things around you change. In our community, we give you all the tools, resources and network needed to help you achieve your personal and financial goals. No one can stop you. Don’t wait for the door to open for you, you open the door! Remember – if it is to be, it is up to me. ”Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.”

– Mae Jemison

Young Women’s Commission Members

Bonita Bennett

Sandra Choi

Kari Kennedy

Susana Porras

Shanica Davis

Shantell Kennedy

Aarika Rhodes

Andrea Edoria

Irina Melkumyan

Tina Rios

Mya Taylor

Caitlin Gallogly

Denise Morey

Jana West

Ex-Officio Lena L. Kennedy, Founder

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Young Women’s Commission PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Networking

10:00 a.m.

Welcome from Chair of the Conference

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

10:00 a.m.

Welcome

Irina and Bonita

10:05 a.m.

MC

Shanica Marie Davis

10:10 a.m.

Prayer

Tina Calderon

10:13 a.m.

Dance Exercise

Elizabeth Ellis & Jairus Ellis

10:25 a.m.

Power of Breathwork

Irina Melkumyan

10:50 a.m.

Coaching vs. Chemistry

Pastor Jon DeCuir

11:30 a.m.

Are the Chemicals in My Hair Products Increasing My Risk for Breast Cancer?

Dr. Dede Kossiwa Teteh, City of Hope

12:15 p.m.

Networking / Lunch

12:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Discipline

Dr. Cheryl Wood

1:00 p.m..

7 Costly Mistakes Families Make in Their Estate Plans

Portia M. Wood

1:40 p.m.

BINGO

Bonita and Irina

1:55 p.m.

Health & Wellness, Philanthropy and Community

Shonee Jackson

2:40 p.m.

Sip / Share

Bonita Bennett

3:00 p.m.

Evaluation & Networking

Irina and Bonita

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YWC Presenters

Shanica Marie Davis

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner MASTER OF CEREMONIES Ms. Shanica Davis is a devoted wife, mother, and daughter. She is a BoardCertified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Transformational Nurse Coach. Ms. Davis has worked as a healthcare provider for over 20 years and has dedicated her life to serving the most vulnerable populations. Currently she works with children and families in Los Angeles County Health Service, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at Olive View Medical Center (OVMC) providing care to high-risk vulnerable populations as a Primary Care and Forensic Healthcare Provider. Ms. Davis also is a certified Lactation Educator and provides care to breastfeeding mothers, which is another area she passionate about.

Ms. Davis has a drive and passion to empower individuals to live in authenticity, full of purpose and passion. She is a strong believer in Sisterhood and Empowering women to stand in their truth. She is a giver and leader in her community and has worked with various community organizations to create positive change and outcomes for a better tomorrow.

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Bonita Bennett

The Bo & Arrow Group COMMITTED. COLLABORATIVE. CREATIVE. CHARISMATIC. COMPASSIONATE... best describes Bonita Marie Bennett. In addition to being CEO/President of The Bo & Arrow Group, Bonita is also the Founder and of “Her” which is a subsidiary company of The Bo and Arrow Group.

Her creates an experience for women to reshape how they view themselves with a focus to Heal no matter how painful it is; Evolve by not dwelling on the why and who’s to blame; and Remember who you were before you were caught in the whirlwind called life.

Tina & Jessa Calderon Gabrielino Tongva and Chumash nations

PRAYER Miyiiha’ nehiinkem koy ne’eehyam (Greetings friends and relatives) We are Tina and Jessa Calderon, mother and daughter, representing the Gabrielino Tongva and Chumash nations. As singers, dancers and Cultural Speakers we enjoy sharing our culture, knowledge and experiences with our local community. We are honored to provide the Welcome and Opening Ancestor Song for the 2018 SPARCC Investment without Displacement Venue. Such an important topic. Much gratitude for your innovation and best wishes to you all.

Taken from the SPARCC website: “The Strong, Prosperous, And Resilient Communities Challenge – or SPARCC – is investing in and amplifying local efforts in six regions to make sure that major new investments in the places we live, work, and play lead to equitable and healthy opportunities for everyone.”

YWC Presenters

Pastor John DeCuir

Victory Bible Church

COACHING VS. CHEMISTRY Jonathan DeCuir, M.Div. is a Multifaceted Leader and Visionary committed to impacting lives through dynamic preaching, speaking, coaching, and leadership.

With over 20 years of experience, a wealth of knowledge, and wisdom, Jon has been known to inspire people across religious, political, and cultural boundaries.

Jon is a native of Pasadena, CA, where he currently serves as Executive Assistant Pastor and Chief Administrator at Victory Bible Church. In addition to that role he also serves as Director of Programming of Harambee Ministries Performing Arts Center. Jon is also an author, mentor, coach, community leader, and scholar. His unique ability to cast vision, effectively communicate complex ideas and empower individuals to act beyond preconceived limitations is fruit of his faithful commitment to God and to hard work.

Among his many endeavors, accolades and accomplishments, Jon’s greatest joy is being the best Father he can to his young son, Noah.

Elizabeth Ellis Jairus Ellis DANCE EXERCISE With more than three decades of dancing, Elizabeth Ellis still loves to dance and to teach others. She started dancing at the tender age of 10 when her oldest sister exposed her to African and Afro-Cuban dances and she fell in love with dance.

She would choreograph dance routines in high school and the group was always invited to other schools to perform as well as compete against other dancers and dancing groups, where she received trophies for best choreographer and best group routine. She continued to learn dance at PCC, eventually trying out for a dance group that taught her theatrical dance.

Jairus Ellis, Elizabeth and Reddell Ellis’ son, started in sports at 6 and track at 8 years old. He soon found out that being healthy and fit was not easy; it was a lot of hard work!

While training for the 2000 Olympics he tore a hamstring right before trials. After vigorous rehabilitation with the support and motivation of the doctors and their prognosis that I may never run or walk normal again, he became a personal trainer. He made the decision that if he could not accomplish his dream to become an Olympian, he would do his very best to help someone else. Now, his passion and dream is to help others become their best!

Shonee Jackson

CEO, Nae Nae’s Way, Inc. HEALTH & WELLNESS, PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY In 1993, Shonee was diagnosed with a rare disease called Pseudotumor Cerebri.

While living with her condition, this has made Shonee vigilant in her quest to learn more about the disease and help educate others on prevention.

As a result, Nae Nae’s Way, Inc. was founded. Nae Nae is the name given to her by her grandchildren.

Jackson‘s passion for philanthropy and community service has always been at the forefront of her work. She hopes to empower others to take control of their health through awareness and overcoming obstacles, with a renewed sense of hope and life possibilities. Her mantra is, knowledge is power and staying true to yourself, anything is possible.

Her life’s journey is one of grace, gratitude and giving back to those in need.

Jackson has been recognized for her charitable work with numerous organizations around the country, including the Special Olympics, Iverse Legends, and the City of Compton. She has received the People of Change Award and the Visionary Leadership Award as well.

Jackson grew up in Los Angeles and attended Long Beach Jordan High School. She has strong family roots in the Atlanta area.

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YWC Presenters

City National Bank

Irina Melkumyan

City of Hope

Dr. Dede Kossiwa Teteh

Dr. Cheryl Wood

BREATHWORK

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DISCIPLINE

Ms. Melkumyan leads Breathwork workshops, using a powerful breathing technique that allows people to release anxiety and connect with their authentic truth. As a breathwork facilitator, Ms. Melkumyan has made it her mission to help people feel empowered, noticed and valued by educating them on powerful tools that they can use daily to better their lives.

Irina Melkumyan is a Relationship Manager with City National Bank’s Personal & Business Banking team, based in the Hollywood Office, working very closely with the entertainment industry.

Ms. Melkumyan works directly with clients to proactively manage and develop their business and personal banking relationships.

Dede K. Teteh, DrPH is a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Health Equities at City of Hope. As a social/behavioral scientist, she uses community-based participatory approaches to address health disparities in the most vulnerable populations. Her current study focuses on endocrine disrupting chemical exposures and breast cancer risk for Black women.

Ms. Melkumyan is fluent in both Armenian and Russian. She is actively involved in the community. She has been working with St. Baldrick’s Foundation since 2014, using her voice and skills to help raise money and awareness for children with cancer. She is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations and serves on the board for a local nonprofit, Troublemaker Foundation. As the chief of Young Women’s Commission, Ms. Melkumyan also uses her time and energy to educate, mentor and inspire young entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and dreams authentically.

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Cheryl Wood Empowers Have you ever felt you should be doing more with your life? Did you know that difference between mediocrity and greatness is the power of discipline?

In this course we will address how the power of discipline can trigger an optimistic mood in achieving goals and pursuing your vision.

Dr. Cheryl Wood is an international empowerment speaker, 11x best-selling author, and master speaker development coach for women. She equips women entrepreneurs with the tools to unleash the power of their voice, transform lives with their story, and monetize their expertise.

Dr. Wood has trained countless women leaders and influencers across the United States and abroad in South Africa, India, France, United Kingdom, Canada and the Bahamas. She empowers women entrepreneurs to face their fears, get out of their comfort zone, take calculated risks, and pursue their big dreams.

YWC Presenters

Portia M. Wood

Wood Legal Group LLP 7 COSTLY MISTAKES FAMILIES MAKE IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS Portia Wood, Esq. is a member of the California State Bar, the Maryland State Bar, the American Bar Association, the California Association of Black Lawyers and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

She is a sought-after speaker at legacy wealth planning seminars, and she has been named Top 40 Under 40 by the National Black Lawyers Association for 4 years in a row. Portia has spoken on financial literacy and estate planning to parent groups, young professionals, and to women’s groups. Portia is an engaging podcast guest, and most recently shared the stage with other black female financial professionals for #IamHERbaltimore. The panel was Fighting History: a Conversation Around Building Black Wealth.

DJ Severe ENTERTAINMENT DJ Severe is ironically known as being a sneakerhead with a solid lid game from Pasadena, California paving his path into the music industry since 1986. His clientele repertoire includes Chrisette Michelle, Bilal, Bruno Mars, Brittany Spears and Michael Jordan.

Proudly going into his twelfth consecutive season as the official DJ to the 2020 World Series Champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Severe will soon be premiering his record label, Rose City Sound.

Portia earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland in 2011, where she served as president of her class. Portia also earned a dual Master of Law and Letters from Pepperdine University School of Law. She was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Pan African Studies from California State University, Northridge.

Portia grew up between Maryland and California and was a three-time girl’s singles tennis champion in Baltimore City.

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16 YEARS OF GIVING Since 2003, Brighton has donated $6.4 million to support more than 300 breast cancer charities nationwide through the annual sale of its Power of Pink bracelet and limited edition accessories. This year, the company continued in this legacy of love. For every 2018 Power of Pink bracelet purchased, Brighton is donating $5 to aid in the quest to eradicate breast cancer through research, education and treatment.

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LEADS THE WAY Women are a critical part of AT&T’s success and growth. The women of AT&T constantly embody our spirit of service and are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, friends, neighbors and partners.

AT&T is a proud supporter of the So Cal Women's Conference.

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So Cal Women’s Conference Committee BOOTH/VENDORS Gerry Sudduth, Chair Camille Dudley, Assistant

DECORATION Alma Stokes, Chair Norma Bell Edichi Byerly Diane Franklin Denise Jones Julie Woodyard

DIGITAL MEDIA & AV Zenobia Millet, Chair

GREEN ROOM Juanita West-Tillman, Co-Director Lynette West, Co-Director Dr. Phyllis Beech

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/ SPEAKER SERIES Noreen Sullivan, Director Andrea Edoria Mya Taylor

MAGAZINE Jerry Robin, Director

MAN CAVE

executive team:

Clark Rucker, 2020 Director Pastor Anthony McFarland Harlan Ward Ron Carter Chuck Pulliam

committee:

Gwen McMullins (Moderators) committee:

Stephan Taylor Roger Tinsley Chris Walker Delano Yarborough

OUTREACH Annette Spence, Chair

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Elisia Farmer, Chair

PUBLIC RELATIONS DeBorrah Carter, Chair Annette Spence

Norma Bell Marilyn Commodore Diane Franklin Pamela R Kermgard (signage) Judy Matthews Julia Tillman Jeane Ward (committee volunteers)

VOLUNTEER Sergé Nelson, Chair Beverly Nelson Jana West

WEBSITE

RESOLUTIONS/ PROCLAMATION

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Marilyn Commodore, Chair Julia Waters

SOCIAL MEDIA Andrew Delgado, Co-Chair Monique Stennis, Co-Chair

SWAG BAG/REGISTRATION Danese Bardot, Co-Chair Denise Morey, Co-Chair Elisia Farmer Alese Pedro Rene Richards Mrs. Yarborough

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS Beverley Morgan-Sandoz, Director Haidee Lagunday (Presenters & Training)

YOUNG WOMEN’S COMMISSION

Irana Melkumyan, Director Bonita Bennett, 2020 Chair Sandra Choi Shanica Davis Andrea Edoria Caitlin Gallogy Kari Kennedy Shantell Kennedy Denise Morey Susans Porras Aarika Rhodes Tina Rios Mya Taylor Jana West

Advertising Index Aon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Capital Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 City National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 City of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 City of Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Congresswoman Judy Chu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ellen’s Silkscreening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Enterprise Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Health Care Integrated Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hydrogen-Infused Alkaline Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Lockton Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Methodist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 50 Metrolink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mindful Nut Pistachios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Northrop Grumman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Quendolyn Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 So Cal Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 South Coast Air Quality District (SQAMD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Supervisor Kathryn Barger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Westlyn Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 45

In-Kind Donors

Thank you to our In-Kind donors: Abundant Harvest Lift Church – Pastor Anthony McFarland Boeing

L.L. Kennedy & Associates Man Cave Team Methodist Hospital

Brighton Collectibles

Metrolink

Ellen’s Silkscreening

Clark Rucker

Flintridge Prep

Wescom Credit Union

Hazel Bags & Designs

Alicia Morris – Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds

Herbalife Katy Townsend – Katy’s Salon

A very special thank you to The Walk-In Closet – Rene Richards

SoCal Women’s Conference Congratulates Qwendolyn Price on her accomplishment!

Patient Advocacy, UCLA Extension Program

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Community Partners 50/50 Leadership

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority

Pasadena Public Health Department

Abundant Harvest Lift Church

Huntington Memorial Hospital

Phi Delta Kappa, National Sorority of

African American Women’s Network

Jackie Robinson Center – Seniors

All Saints Church

KABC-7

Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley

Andrew Oliver & Associates

Kaiser Permanente

Janet Braun

Katy’s Salon

Brighton

LLKennedy & Associates

Cancer Control Society

Media Technologies Marketing

The Walk In Closet

City of Hope

Methodist Hospital of Southern California

US Food & Drug Administration

Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (CHAP)

Metropolitan Baptist Church

Valuable Volunteers

NAACP Altadena

Vessels of Hope

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Pasadena Alumnae Chapter

NAACP Pasadena

Villa Park Community Center

National Congress of Black Women

Wells Fargo

NCNW – San Gabriel Valley Section

West Covina Police Department

Office of Women’s Health

YWCA

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California

Ziquin Educational Group

City of Pasadena

Ellen’s Silkscreening FAME Church – Pasadena Fantasy Tours Foothill Unity Center

Sassy Survivor Foundation Soroptimist Altadena – Pasadena Teena Hostovich UPS

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