2019 Magazine, SoCal Women's Conference

Special Section begins on Page 48

MAGAZINE

VOL. 8, NO. 1

Friday, November 1, 2019 Your Health, Your Way

27 WORKSHOPS

FEATURE

RENOWNED EXPERTS

Bios & Schedule begin on Page 23

Danielle W. Carter Morning Session Entertainment

Karen E. Clark

Afternoon Session Entertainment

2019 Fashion Show Preview Starts on Page 54

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Conference Schedule PROGRAM 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Expo and Educational Booths

7:00 a.m.

Welome from AKA Sorority

Patrice Marshall, President, AKA

Mistress of Ceremonies

Lisa Stevens Global Executive Vice President, Aon

Invocation

Melinda Campbell First A.M.E. Church

Welcome from Young Women’s Commission

Jennifer L. Childress, Director Dorian Harriston-Celler, 2019 Chair

Opening Remarks

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Award Presentation

UPS

Entertainment

Dani W

8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Women’s Empowerment

Laura Farber President, 2020 Tournament of Roses®

Holly Robinson Peete

Let’s MOVE

Monica Blake

9:00 a.m.

Conclude Morning Session

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WORKSHOPS

9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

PANELS

12:30 p.m.

Doors open for Luncheon/Fashion Show

1:00 p.m.

Welcome

Lisa Stevens

Invocation

Pastor Jean Burch Community Bible Church

Renown Karen A. Clark

Performance

Remarks from Presenting Sponsor

Clifford Daniels Methodist Hospital

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Remarks from Conference Chairs

Janice Lum, Senior Vice President South/West Region, Aon

UPS AWARD PRESENTATION

Janice Hartgens Haidee Lagunday La Shawn Stanford

1920–2020: Discussing Women’s Suffrage

100 Years Later

Congresswoman Judy Chu Jackie Dupont Walker Lisa Stevens, Host

Elizabeth Ellis’s Show

Fashion Show/Entertainment

3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lisa Stevens Lena L. Kennedy

MAN CAVE Session

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Thanks to All Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors Julia Gouw

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors Congresswoman

JUDY CHU

Friends

Kathryn Cheng

Media Partners

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Miriam Muscarolas

Radio Partner

Methodist Hospital

Among the Nation’s Best Top 1% in the U.S.

For Patient Safety, Quality, & Efficiency

LA County EMS Approved Comprehensive Stroke Center

LA County EMS Approved Heart Attack Receiving Center

For a FREE physician referral call 888.388.2838 or visit www.methodisthospital.org/findadoc.

www.methodisthospital.org

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From the Conference CEO & Founder

Welcome!

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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 found the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo now called 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.

This year, we are focusing on Empowerment and the Power of Females. We provide our attendees with a guide to incremental, yet substantive ways to be healthier. The workshops you attend will help you improve your life and enhance the good things you are doing.

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, spiritual and Fun. While maintaining our emphasis on women, years ago we added the Man Cave to provide a safe, peer

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forum to address men’s health issues.

We realized that men too have an interest in know more about tools to help keep knowledgable on health 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.

• VIP Lounge – Andre Ellis • Volunteers – Sergé Nelson • Website – Edmond Morey • Workshop Presenters – Beverly Morgan-Sandoz • Young Women Commission – Jennifer L. Childress and Dorian Harriston-Celler

We encourage you to take to Social Media and post about your So Cal Women’s Conference experience on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using any or all hashtags below, and tag us.

Take videos, pics and selfies! The person with the most posts by the end of the day wins a VIP SWAG BAG!

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

#BeautifulInAndOut #WomenInPower #SuccessInADress #WealthThroughHealth We are blessed to have a community of amazing volunteers, sponsors, speakers and vendors who produce this health conference. Mrs. Sam Yarbrough and I want to give special thanks to our amazing committee chairs: • Booth/Vendors – Gerry Sudduth • Workshops – Beverley Morgan Sandoz • Decoration – Alma Stokes • Digital Media and AV – Zenobia Millet • Fashion Show – Elizabeth Ellis • Green Room – Juanita West-Tillman • Keynote Speakers – Noreen Sullivan • Logistics – Char Bland • Jahmal & Jahmal Ellis and Julian Spratling • Magazine/Signage – Jerry Robin • Man Cave – Andrew Oliver, Harlan Ward, Pastor Anthony McFarland and Clark Rucker • Outreach – Annette Spence • Public Relations – DeBorrah Carter and Elisia Farmer • Chief Operating Officer – Denise Morey • Resolutions/Proclamations – Marilyn Commodore • Swag Bag –Denise Morey and Elise Mallory • Training – Haidee Lagunday

We are also very grateful for the generous sponsors who make this free event possible: AON and Methodist Hospital our Presenting Sponsors!!

Wells Fargo; Capital Group; Cynthia Roye; Pete’s Seafood; UPS; ABC Channel 7; 94.7 The Wave; City of Hope; Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; AT&T; Kathy Lee; Teena Hostovich; Huntington Hospital; Kaiser Permanente; Julia Gouw; Boeing; So. California Gas Company; Blue Shield of California; Janet Braun; Beverley Morgan Sandoz; Chapcare; Comerica Bank; City of Pasadena; Enterprise Rental Car; Herbalife; Congresswoman Judy Chu; Northrop Grumman; Gamma Zeta Boule; LLKennedy & Associates; Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal; Pasadena Outlook and Pasadena NOW. Additional thanks to the Workshop Presenters, Keynote Speakers and Panelists for contributing their time and expertise.

Last but not least, thanks to the vendors for providing their services and goods.

Please visit the expo to take advantage of the vendors’ free services and shop for you and yours.

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!

Lena L. Kennedy Conference CEO & Founder

From the Conference Co-Founder Welcome to the 2019 Women’s Health Conference!

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or 19 years the So Cal Women’s Conference and Expo has served over 29,000 women. As always it has been a labor of love. The mission of Community Women Vital Voices is to empower women and girls through educational programs, public services, public policy and charitable services. Each year we host our Health, Beauty and Empowerment Expo we endeavor bring something new.

A number years ago we introduced the Man Cave where men gather and freely discuss issues unique to them. Our Man Cave has been a huge success. We are proud of the variety of workshops, speakers and vendors that volunteer their time and resources to focus on women’s health and the health of their families.

One focus this year is on our 20- to 45-year-olds and their needs. Sometimes they get so busy taking care of others they neglect themselves. Health and Beauty go together. When we feel good we look good and when we look good we feel good.

We end the conference on a fun note with our signature Fashion Show. So much valuable information can be gained by attending our event, and best of all it’s free.

Thank you for spending your day with us and remember today is the day to start Living Your Best Life!

Sam Yarbrough Co-Chairperson So Cal Women’s Conference & Expo

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Conference Co-Chair The Honorable Kathryn Barger L.A. County Supervisor, 5th District

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upervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District – the county’s largest – spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 unincorporated communities in the San Gabriel, San Fernando, Cresenta, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys.

Dedicated to providing effective, responsive representation to the residents of Los Angeles County, Kathryn began her career in public service as a college student intern in the office of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and rose to become his Chief Deputy Supervisor in 2001, where she served until her election to the Board in 2016.

During the course of her County career as chief policy advisor on Health, Mental Health, Social Service and Children’s issues, Kathryn provided leadership to deliver efficient and effective services and programs that have significantly improved the quality of life for foster children, seniors, veterans, the disabled and the mentally ill.

Committed to keeping our neighborhoods and communities safe, she has worked with state and federal leaders along with our County District Attorney’s office, Sheriff, and other law enforcement agencies to implement tough laws and vital public safety initiatives.

She is an advocate for the environment and efforts to preserve open space, enhance parks, trails, recreational programs and facilities; and strongly supports libraries and after-school programs to serve local communities.

With a strong sense of fiscal responsibility and prudence, Kathryn is dedicated to providing vital county services while protecting financial resources as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.

Kathryn was born and raised in the 5th District and comes from a family with deep roots in public service in Los Angeles County.

She is married to a retired Sheriff’s deputy and lives in the San Gabriel Valley.

Conference Co-Chair Lisa Stevens

Global Executive Vice President, Aon

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isa Stevens is Global Executive Vice President of Aon. In this role, she is co-leading Delivering Aon United and globalizing the firm’s risk consulting capabilities. She is responsible for managing financial services relationships, driving innovation and delivering client outcomes.

Prior to her current role, Stevens served as Head of Western United States for Wells Fargo.

She was responsible for 34,000 employees and 2700 Branches.

Stevens has an extensive background in managing operating, market, reputation and credit risk.

She also managed a multi-billion-dollar Profit and Loss Statement. Stevens led the banking industry segment in small business lending during her tenor. She also built strategy and launched FastFlex, the first product in traditional financial services that disrupted the fintech industry. She has a long track record of building and launching solutions in the financial services segment. Stevens is widely recognized for her integrity and leadership.

Stevens earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University. She is on several boards including Children’s Hospital of LA, ASU School Sustainability, Santa Clara University Board of Regents and serves as a commissioner for the Rose Bowl Operating Committee.

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FIGHTING DISPARITIES

Š2019 City of Hope

IN HEALTH CARE

From left to right: Christopher Sistrunk, Ph.D.; Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D.; Rick Kittles, Ph.D.; and Veronica C. Jones, M.D.

At City of Hope, we explore both human environments and the human genome to better understand the health needs of high-risk populations, and we strive to improve access to world-class cancer and diabetes care for everyone.

We regularly engage underserved communities with culturally sensitive interactions in an effort to build trust and raise awareness of the importance of preventive care and early detection. Learn more at CityofHope.org or call 800-826-HOPE (4673).

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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

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Invocation – Morning Session

Invocation – Afternoon Session

Melinda Campbell

Pastor Jean Burch

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First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pasadena asadena resident Melinda WoodsCampbell is an active community leader and was recognized by the Pasadena Journal in 2016 as a Woman of Distinction. For First African American Episcopal Church –Pasadena (F.A.M.E.), Melinda is the First Lady, serves on the Senior Usher Board, teaches Teen Sunday School, acts as Recording Secretary for the Olivia Wilson Women’s Missionary Society, serves as Unit Chairperson for the Ella Harris Greene Unit of the Women’s Missionary Society, attends the 5:30 a.m. weekly prayer meeting and volunteers at the church’s food pantry. A prodigious fundraiser, Melinda recently led the 2nd Annual Scholarship tea for the students at First A.M.E. ChurchPasadena raising over $7,000 for scholarships.

Melinda is married to Reverend Dr. Larry E. Campbell and has one son, Terrence. In her spare time, Melinda enjoys reading African American Christian Fiction books.

Morning Welcome from AKA Patrice Marshall McKenzie

President, Pasadena/Altadena Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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atrice Marshall McKenzie is a skilled professional adept in the Legislative Process, public affairs and media relations. She possesses a well-rounded repertoire of skills and expertise, including policy development, community relations, event management and design, and human resources to name a few.

Patrice currently serves at the Deputy Chief of Staff for LAUSD Board Member Dr. George McKenna. Her primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of policy priorities, intergovernmental relations, community outreach, and supervising staff.

Ms. McKenzie is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in African American Studies and holds an MPA degree from Bernard M. Baruch School of Public Affairs at the City University of New York.

Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena

astor Jean Burch is the senior pastor of Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena. Prior to her appointment as senior pastor in April 2000 she served the church as assistant pastor under her father, Pastor Emeritus John W. Burch. In March of 2000 Pastor Jean ended a 20-year career in the legal profession to become a full time pastor. She is simply and affectionately known as “Pastor Jean.”

Pastor Jean served as an instructor at the Southern California School of Ministry, teaching a class entitled, “Women in Ministry.” She is an occasional guest lecturer for courses at Fuller Theological Seminary and previously served three years on the faculty of the Lloyd Ogilive, “Preaching with Passion Conferences.” Recently she traveled to South Africa with Bishop Joseph Garlington and the Reconciliation!

Ministries team, teaching a class on “Women in Ministry.”

Afternoon Welcome from Aon Janice Lum

Senior Vice President, South/West Region, Aon

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anice Lum is the South/West Region Business Operations Leader and Chief Operating Officer for Aon’s Southern California offices and West Construction Group, leading strategic operational initiatives, emphasizing exemplary client services, E&O mitigation, operational efficiencies, financial results and colleague engagement. Primary focus is in region and office execution, but also leads efforts to create a collaborative work environment, offering professional development, networking opportunities, and community outreach for our colleagues.

She is also Aon’s National Diversity & Inclusion project manager and Budget & Operations co-leader for the National Business Women International Network.

Janice holds a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

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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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HONORABLE JOHN J. KENNEDY COUNCILMEMBER

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November 1, 2019

Dear Friends, It is with great enthusiasm that I congratulate the 2019 So Cal Women’s Conference Committee and Circle of Distinguished leaders, speakers and panelists for their combined achievement on a successful 19th Annual Expo.

We applaud the many volunteers and organizers who generously contribute their time and energy to coordinate and host this long anticipated gathering of eager participants and professionals. Your unwavering commitment has set a standard for community engagement and excellence.

The year 2019 also marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which was ratified in 1920 guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Women are the life-source of our society and continue to enrich our lives with intellectual gifts, creative talents, and an indomitable spirit— in business, government, volunteer activities, religious life, education, health, the military, sports, the arts, and so many other areas. The So Cal Women’s Conference is a culmination of this wonderful history and the appropriate venue to highlight each of these endowments.

Finally, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s exceptional honorees Janice Hartgens, Haidee Lagunday and La Shawn Stanford. We celebrate your brilliance as dedicated mentors and community leaders! You are truly deserving of the honor bestowed upon you today.

Best wishes to you all for much success as you continue to prosper and inspire our community!

Respectfully yours,

John J. Kennedy

100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S228 • Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 744-4738 • Fax (626) 744-3814 JohnJKennedy@cityofpasadena.net

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Congresswoman

JUDY CHU CELEBRATES

A Program of Community Women, Vital Voices

Recognizing 19 Years of Service in Health Awareness and Education REPRESENTING CALIFORNIA’S 27TH DISTRICT

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Power Breakfast Speakers Laura V. Farber President, 2020 Tournament of Roses®

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ournament of Roses® President Laura V. Farber provides leadership for the 131st Rose Parade® and the 106th Rose Bowl Game® on January 1, 2020.

Farber has been a volunteer member of the Tournament of Roses Association since 1993. She was appointed a Tournament Chairperson in 2004 and a Tournament Director in 2010. Throughout her extensive Tournament career, Farber has served on and chaired various committees including Decorating Places, Formation Area, Judging and Membership Development. She was elected to the Executive Committee in 2012.

Professionally, Farber is a partner in the Pasadena law firm of Hahn & Hahn, where she practices civil litigation with an emphasis in employment disputes. Additionally, Farber is a member of the American Bar Association, where she serves as the State Delegate for California in the House of Delegates, Chair of the Latin America and Caribbean Initiative Council, a member of the Rule of Law Initiative Board, a member of the Steering Committee of the Nominating Committee, a former member of the Board of Governors representing the State of California, past chair of the Commission on Youth At Risk, past chair of the Solo Small Firm and General Practice Division, past chair of the Young Lawyers Division and past member of the ABA Journal Editorial Board. She has also served as member of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and as a member of the Minorities in the Legal Profession Committee, and she served as President of the Barristers, the LACBA’s young lawyers division. She is also a member of the State Bar of California, California Women Lawyers, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, National Association of Women Lawyers, Mexican-American Bar Association, Latina Lawyers Bar Association and the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Holly Robinson Peete Actress, author, talk show host, activist, philanthropist

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olly Robinson Peete has been touched by the entertainment industry almost all of her life. Her career as an actress dates back more than three decades and has led her to becoming a voice for her father, her son and her community. She can currently be seen at the center of Hallmark Channel’s new and very first primetime family docu-series, “Meet the Peetes.”

Robinson Peete had her first experience in front of the camera at the age of four when she appeared on television opposite her father, Matthew Robinson, who served as a producer and portrayed the original beloved character of Gordon on the iconic children’s program “Sesame Street.” While she knew even at that young age her calling was to be an actress, Robinson Peete opted to lead a typical childhood rather than searching to be the next child star.

However, upon finishing her college education, Robinson Peete’s heart led her back to entertainment. In 1986, she landed a starring role on the FOX television drama “21 Jump Street” opposite unknown cast members including Johnny Depp. She went on to star in many other successful television series including “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper,” “For Your Love” and “One on One.” Robinson Peete’s successful television career places her as one of only a handful of actresses to star in four shows in syndication.

In addition, she had a recurring role on hit comedy series “Mike & Molly” as well as NBC’s hit drama series “Chicago Fire”.

In 1997, Robinson Peete and her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, formed the HollyRod Foundation, inspired by her father’s courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, with the mission to help improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s. Then in 2005, inspired by their eldest son’s autism diagnosis, HollyRod Foundation’s mission expanded to provide support and resources to those affected by an autism diagnosis. Through the HollyRod Foundation and her family’s personal experiences, Robinson Peete has become one of the most trusted advocates for consistent and reliable education, outreach and support for both Parkinson’s and autism. Her autism advocacy also extends to her book co-written with daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, entitled My Brother Charlie, a bestselling, NAACP Image Award-winning children’s book about autism from the sibling’s perspective. With her first book, Get Your Own Damn Beer, I’m Watching the Game: A Women’s Guide to Loving Pro Football, Robinson Peete won the 2006 Quill Literacy Award. The follow-up to the children’s book, entitled Same But Different – Teen Life On The Autism Express which was co authored by her twins Ryan Elizabeth & RJ, was released in spring 2016.

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Entertainment

Danielle W. Carter (Dani W)

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anielle W. Carter (Dani W) is an award-winning sultry powerhouse singer-songwriter and speaker from Los Angeles. Dani W is known for her silky tone and lyrical word play championing Love, Family and Freedom. Being of mixed heritage, her mission is to build multi-cultural communities through her voice and messaging.

Dani is the honored first-place winner of the International Songwriters Song Day contest for writing inspirational song “Living Legacy.” The award celebrates the first day that the human voice was recorded, championing the global community of songwriters.

The anthem “Legacy” has since been aligned to power the mission of Junior League of Pasadena’s five-year mission to advance careers for women and entrepreneurs.

Dani has performed alongside Wayne Brady, Judith Hill from Michael Jackson’s This Is It and The Voice finalist, Nashville’s hit songwriter Jim McCormick and recording artist Greta Gaines. Dani also sings with her father in a 70s funk band in local venues such as The Hanger (Orange County Fair), The Mint, Santa Monica Pier and Molly Malone’s, as well as for many charity events held for UCLA and USC. Dani is currently touring as a duo act, Dani W + Drew, to share their Safe2Land EP which gained some recognition

by SOUL TRACKS music blog while on their west coast tour from California to Canada and ABC-TV network as part of SpringBoard Festival. They also perform locally with a full band.

When not on stage, Dani works on new collections for her jewelry line ONYX xoxo empowering women to express their unique style and to own their voice. Passionate about initiating partners between artists and small businesses, she drives sponsorships as Director of Artist Relations & Strategic Partnerships at Indie Jams LA, which was awarded “Best of Coachella.”

Karen A. Clark

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aren A. Clark, Multicultural Strategies Manager at City National Bank, creates marketing and advertising strategies to win diverse clients; and internally, she manages diversity and inclusion. Preceding City National, she spent three years building U.S. Bank’s multicultural marketing department, after managing their CRA for Southern California.

She is an actor, singer, songwriter, and producer. Her sophomore album, the Karen A. Clark Project, is available on iTunes and all digital outlets. The 3rd album and book are due early 2020. Her musical revue, “Love Stories,” which features music from the 2nd and upcoming CDs, utilizes a storytelling backdrop and relatable themes to engage the audience.

She has been touring locally throughout 2019; and will hit the 2020 jazz stages in various markets. Her one-woman theatrical show “The Women” has been produced numerous times locally and out of state.

She served as development director for non-profit Operation HOPE five years, raising $4-6 million a year, on a combined restricted unrestricted basis. She helped to fund and open 11 offices nationally.

Karen’s Board passions: Educating Young Minds; Duke Media (financial ed. Director); PCR sbdc; Streetlights; LA Women’s Theatre Fest. She speaks frequently and coaches on personal branding, inclusive leadership, and multicultural marketing.

She studied digital analytics (Columbia Business School ’19); strategic marketing management (Harvard Business School ‘16); BA in economics (CSUS). She holds numerous awards including Champion of Leadership 2019 – Black Women Lawyers Association; Diversity Leadership – Nat’l Diversity Council 2019; Corporate Board Leader – NAWRB 2019; Vanguard award - LA’s Most Influential African Americans 2017; Diversity Leadership - CA Diversity Council 2015. She was instrumental to City National to achieve Forbes’ “Best Employer for Diversity” 2018 and 2019.

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PANEL ONE – 9:30 a.m.

Standing in Her Political Power

Patrice Marshall President AKA Sorority Pas/Alta Chapter

Patrice Marshall, Facilitator; Deborah Williams, moderator

Laura V. Farber

President 2020 Tournament of Roses®

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ournament of Roses® President Laura V. Farber provides leadership for the 131st Rose Parade® and the 106th Rose Bowl Game® on January 1, 2020.

Farber has been a volunteer member of the Tournament of Roses Association since 1993. She was appointed a Tournament Chairperson in 2004 and a Tournament Director in 2010. Throughout her extensive Tournament career, Farber has served on and chaired various committees including Decorating Places, Formation Area, Judging and Membership Development.

She was elected to the Executive Committee in 2012.

Professionally, Farber is a partner in the Pasadena law firm of Hahn & Hahn, where she practices civil litigation with an emphasis in employment disputes.

Additional biographical details can be found on Page 13.

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Hon. Nury Martinez Los Angeles City Council

Hon. Holly Mitchell California State Senator

Anne Moses, Ph.D. President & Founder IGNITE

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At City Hall, Councilwoman Martinez leads the Council on major initiatives such as fighting human trafficking, empowering women, and reducing the negative impact of those who would pollute our environment.

In addition to serving as the President Pro-Tem of the Council, she is the Chair of the Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee and Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee.

From 2017 to present, Sen. Mitchell has overseen the adoption of two consecutive state budgets with the totaling nearly $215 billion each. As a powerful voice in the Senate, she has been described by The Los Angeles Times as “the Legislature’s moral compass.” She has proved to be just that by directing resources to the most vulnerable populations in our state.

Anne’s previous senior leadership positions as Chief Operating Officer for Emerge America, Majority Council Director for EMILY’s List, and Executive Director of GirlSource all informed her passion and expertise in the arena of gender parity in political leadership.

ouncilwoman Nury Martinez is the President Pro-Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council. As the Councilwoman for the Sixth Council District, Councilwoman Martinez is a champion of bringing basic services of city government to the often-underserved communities she represents.

As one of the only two women elected out of 18 Los Angeles city offices, she is the first Latina to ever hold a leadership position on the Council.

third-generation native Angeleno, Sen. Holly J. Mitchell is the proud daughter of career public servants and the protégé of community leaders who instilled in her a passion for service. Mitchell, the mother of a 19-year-old son, has devoted her professional life to creating a California where ALL children thrive.

She continued her family legacy of leadership when she was named the first African American to chair the powerful Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee.

nne Moses has 20+ years experience in social justice and political organizations across the nonprofit, political, philanthropic, government, and academic sectors with a focus on women and girls. In 2010, Anne founded IGNITE, a nationally recognized 501c3 that is building a movement of women who are ready and eager to become the next generation of political leaders. IGNITE has grown quickly to become the largest and most diverse young women’s political leadership program in the United States, training 10,000+ young women a year across 30 states.

PANEL TWO – 11:00 a.m.

Stepping Into Leadership

Jennifer Dunmore Global Vice President Aon

Jennifer Dunmore, Facilitator; Sheila Brooks-Lefridge, Moderator

Rita Bosworth

Founder & Executive Director Sister Direct Project

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ita Bosworth is the founder and Executive Director of the Sister District Project, a grassroots political organization focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures.

Since its founding in 2016, Sister District has grown to a membership of 45,000 volunteers across the country and raised over $1.5 million for state legislative candidates.

Rita graduated from U.C. Davis and Stanford Law School, and she clerked for the Honorable Judge Henry Kennedy on the District Court in Washington, D.C. Prior to Sister District, Rita was a federal public defender for 12 years.

Kelli Clark

Irina Melkumyan

Head of Change Communications, Aon

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elli Clark is an experienced communication and change management executive with 15 years of experience across a variety of industries.

Kelli is a storyteller and strategist who uses her communication ability and passion for people to create thriving team cultures keeping colleagues engaged, informed and excited about their work. She also serves as executive advisor to C-suite leaders across a variety of organizations.

Kelli is currently the head of change communications at Aon, where she oversees communication and change management strategy for leadership and culture initiatives.

Kelli earned a BS in Communication from Missouri State University and a Master of International Business from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.

AVP, Relationship Mgr. City National Bank

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rina Melkumyan is a Relationship Manager with City National Bank’s Personal & Business Banking team, based in the Hollywood Office. Ms. Melkumyan works directly with clients to proactively manage and develop their business and personal banking relationships.

As a Relationship Manager, Ms. Melkumyan uses her banking experience and knowledge to deepen her relationships while providing tailored financial advice. She maintains a high level of trust and acts as a consultant to her clients, always providing solutions and options to help clients meet their financial goals. Prior to joining City National, Ms. Melkumyan worked at OneWest Bank and Citi Bank.

Noelia Rodriguez Chief of Staff Metrolink

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s Chief of Staff at Metrolink, Noelia Rodriguez serves as a top advisor to the CEO, responsible for managing customer relations, driving excellence in performance and reporting for the regional commuter rail system that serves six Southern California counties with an annual ridership of nearly 12 million and budget of $263 million.

An accomplished executive, Rodriguez has worked in several prominent roles including Communications Director for First Lady Laura Bush, Deputy Mayor for Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, and President and CEO of LA 2000, the Host Committee for the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.

She’s held C-suite positions at the Port of Long Beach and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).

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Thank you So Cal Women's Conference

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

@SupervisorBarger @SupervisorKathrynBarger 18 So Cal Women’s Conference 2019

@KathrynBarger KathrynBarger.LACounty.gov

Luncheon Speakers

1920–2020: D iscussing Women’s Suffrage 100 Years Later

Hon. Judy Chu

Jacqueline Dupont-Walker

Congresswoman

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udy 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.

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 Subcommitees on Health and Human Resources, giving her oversight over healthcare reform and crucial safety net programs.

She also serves on the House Small Business Committee, which has oversight of the Small Business Administration, and is a member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access.

Director of Social Action, AME Church

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acquelyn “Jackie” DupontWalker is founding president of the Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) in Los Angeles which has built/ remodeled/managed lowincome housing in the city.

Under her leadership, WEDC has initiated an intergenerational asset mapping project, engaged in community empowerment, activated a census count initiative for two de-centennial efforts, led in community education re the Affordable Care Act, and been involved in the construction of Chesterfield Square, the first retail mall in South LA in over a decade creating approximately 600 jobs. Civic engagement that leads to community empowerment is a key focus.

Jackie has served in many trailblazing roles including the de-segregation of Fla. State University, and with REBUILD LA in 1992.

Lisa Stevens

Global Executive Vice President Aon Interview Host

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

– 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted on August 26, 1920

Women casting their votes in New York City, c. 1920s.

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Lupus Research Alliance

is proud to participate in SoCal Womens’ Conference!

While anyone can get lupus, the disease most often affects women. It’s also more common in women of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent than in Caucasian women.

WALK WITH US TO CURE LUPUS IN LOS ANGELES SPRING 2020 Learn more at: lupusresearch.org

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2019 Honorees: UPS – Corporate Partner of the Year

Janice Hartgens, RN, MPH Director of Global Occupational Health and Wellness United Parcel Service, Inc.

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anice Hartgens is the Director of Global Occupational Health and Wellness at United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) - a leader in global transportation and logistics. Janice is a registered nurse executive with over 30 years of management and leadership experience in both the hospital environment, and transportation industry.

As the Director of Occupational Health and Wellness, Janice develops and leads the global occupational health strategy and implementation for UPS employee wellness, Comprehensive Health and Safety Process (CHSP) strategies, injury prevention, and cost containment. She develops cost-effective health and safety services for UPS’ employees that align with the corporation’s global strategy and business plan. She is also the subject matter expert for federally regulated programs that involve occupational health matters.

Janice received her diploma in nursing from the Ann May School of Nursing, her undergraduate degree in Business from St. Joseph’s College of Maine, and her Masters of Public Health from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Haidee Lagunday, RN, BSN

La Shawn Stanford

West Zone Occupational Health Manager United Parcel Service, Inc.

Community Affairs Manager West Region United Parcel Service, Inc.

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In her role, she is responsible for strategizing, developing, and implementing programs to prevent work related injuries, promote employee wellbeing, manage work related injuries, and ensure regulatory compliance with state, federal and internal policies regarding occupational health issues.

She has led various projects and training that are now adopted corporately.

A native of Los Angeles, La Shawn began her UPS career in 1998 as a driver in the San Bernardino area. Over the span of her 23-year career, La Shawn held various positions in Human Resources and Operations.

aidee Lagunday is a registered nurse with 24 years of experience mostly in the transportation industry. She joined UPS in 2003 as the Occupational Health Supervisor in the West Los Angeles District. In her current role, West Zone Occupational Health Manager, she has responsibilities for 11 occupational health nurse supervisors from 4 districts encompassing 13 western states that supports nearly 80,000 UPSers.

Haidee earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1996 from Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles, CA. She started her nursing career at Daniel Freeman Memorial, then became the Occupational Health Nurse for Union Pacific Railroad. To continue with her volunteerism she has been the Director of Training for the SoCal Women’s Conference for the past 7 years.

a Shawn Stanford is the Community Affairs Manager for UPS’s West Region, which employs nearly 150,000 employees across the 25 U.S. western states. She manages an annual budget of nearly $3 million and is responsible for supporting the company’s community affairs and philanthropic strategy.

Her primary focus areas are building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities, while enhancing UPS’s reputation as an employer of choice.

Her uncommon advantage of “growing up” with UPS has given her a rare perspective on the connection between the company and its people. Drawing on her experience, La Shawn helps combine employees’ skill, passion and time with UPS logistics expertise to make a measurable difference in the communities served by UPS.

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Track One Workshops – 9:30 a.m.

Empowerment

Sponsored by

Level Up: How to Empower and Achieve

Becoming Your Best Self: Awakening the Whole Woman Within

Life is a See-Saw: How to Balance It All

Healthcare for the Professional Woman

Presenter: Stephanie Walton

Presenter: Dr. Chimene Liburd

Presenter: Nada Lena Nasserdeen Rise Up For You

Bio: Success is reengineered failure.

Stephanie came to this conclusion after seeing massive failures reengineered into glorious successes. Stephanie Walton is an author, speaker, coach, and a senior leader in a Fortune 100 Company. She is also a proud wife and intentional mom to two beautiful girls.

Bio: Experienced Physician Executive dedicated to educating patients, colleagues, and friends about total health and wellness and the importance of living life now to remain healthy for years to come. Dr. Liburd practiced internal medicine for over 15 years and is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the Medicare Advantage at Anthem, Inc.

Bio: Nada Lena is the founder and CEO of “Rise Up For You,” a company dedicated to empowering and education women across the globe. She is a Post-Secondary Educator, Motivational Speaker, and Advocate for youth and Women’s Empowerment.

Topic: The social and professional pressures that women face every day produce negative effects on their lives, both professionally and personally. With having to juggle things like career demands, financial stability, and parental duties, women have increasingly lost touch with their happiness and the ability to live their best lives. Nada shares her empowering story on how she was able to redefine herself and her happiness.

Nada provides practical strategies to jumpstart becoming your best self and teaches the importance of awakening the WHOLE woman!

Moderator: Barbara Washington Room: Pacific C Capacity: 50

Topic: This workshop is designed to help you simply design a five-year vision for yourself along with a focus on simple goals you can set for yourself to build your dreams.

Moderator: Jacquline Hogarth Room: Santa Rosa Capacity: 30

Topic: Candid discussion of how our physical and mental health affect our lives and careers. Tools and tips to keep your mental and physical health in sync to ensure a fulfilling and enjoyable career.

Moderator: Jamelle Magee Room: San Jose Capacity: 16

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Track One Workshops – 9:30 a.m.

Empowerment

Sponsored by

Level Up: How to Empower and Achieve

Empowerment Pearls of Wisdom: Sometimes You Win and Sometimes You Learn Presenter: Debra Ward YWCA Bio: Debra Ward (Samad) is the current CEO of the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley, a multi-service community-based nonprofit serving the greater San Gabriel Valley.

Debra has over 30 years in nonprofit management, health policy and advocacy, and in developing a range of health, social, and racial justice projects.

Debra received her Master in Public Health from UCLA. Topic: Today, as we face myriad challenges at the complex and nuanced intersections of race, gender, and economic status, leadership and embracing your POWER is more vital than ever. During this session, we will explore the need for women, especially women of color to stand out, and use their collective POWER and VOICES to address personal and community selfdetermination at all stages of life.

Moderator: Kristen Ford Room: Monterey Capacity: 60

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7 Costly Mistakes Families Make in Their Estate Plans

Fear: Use Fear as Your Power Source!

Presenter: Portia Wood Wood Legal Group, LLP

Presenter: Maria Silva-Palacios Dungeon Fitness Co.

Bio: Portia has spent more than 10 years combining her sharp business sense with a keen understanding of marketing, litigation, dispute resolution, wealth preservation and client relations. She is committed to helping people preserve their assets and protect their families.

Bio: Owner of a non-profit organization, Dungeon Fitness Co., Maria SilvaPalacios is a health/fitness educator with over 20 years of passionate experience and dedication to empowering and transforming lives of women in the community through health/fitness.

Topic: Identifying and highlighting the seven costly mistakes that are lurking inside of the average American’s estate plan. Many people have a costly mistake in their estate plan which may bankrupt their family. Come learn about definitive planning for managing your wealth while you are alive, distributing your estate after death and a clear plan to pass on your legacy.

Topic: Discover how fear impacts our lives and how we allow it to paralyze us from reaching our goals in life.

Moderator: Yvonne Brown Room: San Diego Capacity: 60

Moderator: Phyllis Beech Room: Santa Monica Capacity: 18

Track One Workshops – 9:30 a.m.

Empowerment

Sponsored by

Level Up: How to Empower and Achieve

Women and Wealth – Power of the Purse Presenter: Wendy Gladney Bio: International Coach, Consultant, Author & Transformational Speaker – Wendy Gladney is a multi-faceted businesswoman with close to a quarter century of experience in the community.

She is also a weekly columnist with the Los Angeles Sentinel and the Inland Valley News. www.WendyGladney.com Topic: Stepping into your “Season of Greatness” (SOG) is about understanding your gifts and where you excel the most. We can experience multiple “Seasons of Greatness” throughout our lives. Together we will explore how to find your SOG and live your best life.

Moderator: Brenda Hellerud Room: Del Mar Capacity: 30

Stand in Your Power Now! Presenter: Cathrine James International Speaker, Coach, Author Bio: Motivational, inspirational and disruptive, Cathrine’s style is a breath of fresh air that allows her to authentically engage and connect with all audiences.

She empowers and emboldens an audience like none other. Cathrine is committed to helping business owners and executives fall back in love with their careers and lives.

Topic: Stand in your power now! It is time for you to begin living the sensational life you’ve always known you were supposed to live. Release limiting believes and grab hold of the next best version of yourself.

Stop feeling overwhelmed, unsure and stressed. Start living overjoyed, confident and powerfully.

Moderator: June Listi Room: Santa Barbara Capacity: 30

Test, Don’t Guess: What are You Missing for Optimal Health!

Presenter: Dr. Cherilyn Lee, PhD, DD, RN, NP, PA International Speaker, Coach, Author Bio: Founder of a 25-yr Comprehensive Family Practice that integrates conventional medicine with researched, scientifically proven holistic methods. Her NuWellness Developmental Foundation, Inc. offers cost-free thermography (a painless and radiation-free breast cancer screening).

Her Just Breathe Easy, a wellness designer mask which she formulated, effectively filters out environmental particles such as dust, grass, mold, pollen, and pet dander.

Her book, “Written Before I Was Born,” is being re-issued.

Topic: A free 3-min test can save your life. (No needles, no probes, no radiation, 100% pain free.) This test using an FDA-approved Class II medical device can assess your Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Autonomic Nervous system functions.

Moderator: Rene Richard Room: Sacramento Capacity: 30 Track Two Workshops begin on page 33 So Cal Women’s Conference 2019 25

LA Metro proudly supports the SoCal Women’s Conference.

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HMRI on the Rise:

We’re Not A Secret Anymore!

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or many years, Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI), based right here in

Pasadena, California, was considered “the best kept secret in Pasadena.” Not anymore!!

HMRI is a nonprofit, independent biomedical research organization dedicated to finding diagnostic tools and treatments for serious diseases that affect millions of people each year.

Our internationally recognized scientists and physicians are at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research to understand the root causes of common illnesses that affect untold numbers of families, ranging from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to migraine, heart disease, and other serious illnesses.

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n the past year, alone, HMRI scientists published more than 24 peer-reviewed journal articles, 31 peer-reviewed abstracts, and have 20 externally funded grants across our research programs.

That is quite an accomplishment given the relatively small size of our staff.

The goal of our medical research is to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, migraine, heart disease and the impact of these diseases on a person’s vascular system. HMRI endeavors to develop diagnostic tools to screen for disease before symptoms appear. Ultimately, HMRI is on the cutting-edge of innovative therapies that will improve lives.

We all want to see our parents, grandparents, other loved ones and ourselves - age gracefully and in good health. Yet the sad reality is that today’s common diseases of the brain and heart will rob many of us of that possibility.

• More than 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million in the United States.

• Migraine is a highly prevalent neurological disease, affecting 39 million people in the United States, about 12% of the population.

• Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives each year than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined.

disease and other dementias, monthly, every 3rd Tuesday.

During the month, there are also presentations and lectures updating the community on our research. Annually, HMRI hosts You might wonder, what makes HMRI so unique? Our independent a free Community Health Forum on one of our primary areas of status affords us the ability research regarding the Brain, the to be more nimble and more Heart, and the impact of the two effective in our research process on our vascular system. by allowing our researchers to dedicate themselves to their work, HMRI has a six-decade track rather than being sidetracked by record in finding novel ways to bureaucratic red tape, teaching diagnose, monitor and treat requirements and other nondiseases. This has solidified our research obligations that are reputation and stability as a often found in many research world-class research organization. institutions. As a result, HMRI We encourage and invite you to moves quickly and efficiently come see what we do. Come talk in developing groundbreaking to our scientists. Come volunteer diagnostic tools and treatments. as a study participant in one of our Such efficiency allows HMRI to research programs. Help us find move forward in a meaningful way cures and change lives. Become a to inform, engage, and educate donor. the community about critical We’re not a secret anymore!! issues affecting research, health Together, we will make a and well-being. difference and improve lives!! For HMRI is committed to host educational lectures and programs for the City of Pasadena and surrounding communities. For example, HMRI hosts OurJourney, an educational and support program for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s

more information on supporting HMRI, please contact Julia Bradsher, President & CEO at 626.795.4343.

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For excellent medicine, look for the Huntington cube.

It’s a symbol that stands for our commitment to your good health.

Whether at our hospital, ambulatory surgery center, cancer center, a doctor’s office or throughout our community, we’re here to care for the physical, mental and social well-being of your family.

Visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/partners to find trusted Huntington care.

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Health

Sponsored by

All About Me — Putting Yourself First

How to Eat to Live Presenter: Dr. Ameenah Muhammad Bio: Dr. Muhammad is a family medicine physician. She enjoys working with communities and teaching families about health education, specifically how to eat to live, and sharing her experience with youth to empower them to be successful in their chosen field or endeavor.

Topic: Interactive workshop discussing proper food choices & frequency of meals to obtain improved health, decrease disease burden, and enjoy a longer life with great health.

Moderator: Helen Goodman Room: Monterey Capacity: 60

Let’s Talk Hormones…Your Journey to Well Being

Women and the Medical Community: Getting from Mistrust to Trust

Presenter: Dr. Gail N. Jackson Bio: Dr. Jackson is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She has done extensive research in the area of bio-identical hormone balancing and holistic medicine.

Her success in hormone balancing has allowed her to transition her practice and focus exclusively on keeping 40 to 65 year old women fabulous.

Topic: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy utilizes a natural source of hormones to correct imbalance. Natural relief from hot flashes, night sweats, low libido and lack of energy. Natural and safe ways to feel and look rested and rejuvenated.

Moderator: Yolanda Williams Room: Pacific C Capacity: 50

Presenter: Dr. Veronica Jones City of Hope Bio: Dr. Jones is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Breast Surgery at City of Hope.

Graduating from Stanford University with honors, she went on to graduate from Meharry Medical College. She trained at Baylor University Medical Center and completed a fellowship in breast Surgical Oncology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, subsequently joining their faculty.

Dr. Jones also conducts research on aggressive breast cancers in primarily minority populations.

Topic: Unfortunately, we all know of someone affected by breast cancer.

Come talk about the common barriers that prevent people from getting the treatment they need and what you can do to help fight this disease in your community.

Moderator: Phyllis Chestang Room: Santa Monica Capacity: 18

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Caring for your Wh the Four Dimensi In today’s world of data and information, our definition of

health and wellbeing looks different than it did decades ago.

With countless demands on our time and bodies, we now know that our wellbeing goes much deeper than our physical appearance. And to be at our best for ourselves and our family, we need to care for every dimension of our wellbeing.

Your Wellbeing – the Whole Picture Wellbeing is a state of balance among four areas that make up our lives.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING is your ability to cope with normal stresses, handle life’s up and downs, and realize your potential. If this area is out of balance, take time for yourself and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Even taking five minutes a day to write about your feelings or meditate can help you recenter yourself and take on life’s challenges.

Take Action: Each morning or evening, take a few minutes to write in a journal. After two weeks, see if it’s a habit that has been improving your emotional wellbeing.

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PHYSICAL WELLBEING is all about making healthy lifestyle choices that help you have energy for all the important things in your life.

We sometimes compromise on these choices when we are busy and stressed, but small changes and habits can help you stay on track. Whether it’s getting out for a short walk or packing a lunch to ensure you make healthy meal choices, it’s important to focus on creating healthy habits that positively contribute to your physical wellbeing.

Take Action: Commit to taking a short walk every day and evaluate how it adds energy to your day.

hole Self – Exploring ions of Wellbeing SOCIAL WELLBEING is engaging in meaningful relationships and connections with individuals and the community. In today’s digital age, it can be easy to engage less with the important people around you.

Be sure to make time for friends, family and those in your community. Spending time with those who you care for can also impact your emotional wellbeing.

If your employer is not offering tools and resources to help manage your wellbeing, advocate for them to consult with Aon, a leading professional services firm with expertise in health and benefits. To learn more, visit Aon.com.

Take action: Reach out to a friend and set up time to grab dinner or simply talk on the phone.

FINANCIAL WELLBEING is knowing when your money is coming in and going out and being prepared for current and future financial obligations.

In addition to understanding your current financials, make sure you are educating yourself on how you need to prepare for retirement. According to the The Real Deal: 2018 Retirement Income Adequacy Study, only 3 in 10 women are projected to be financially on track for an age 67 retirement and 54 percent of females (compared to 36 percent of males) trail their retirement needs target by 4 times pay or more.

Take action: Review your retirement investments and talk with an expert to understand if your current investments will meet your retirement goals.

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he road to wellbeing is a continuous journey that requires the right resources, opportunities and a personal commitment. Studies continue to show that having balance in all areas of our wellbeing leads to optimal health and increased productivity.

* 2017 Alight Financial Mindset Survey; EBRI2014 Retirement Confidence Survey; Aon Hewitt: The Real Deal, 2012; HelloWallet; Wellbeing Index 2017; The Economics of Wellbeing 2011

While we are responsible for our own wellbeing, it’s something that’s in your employers’ interest to support. Studies have shown that healthy, happy and motivated employees deliver higher performance and remain more loyal towards their employer over time.*

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Track Two Workshops – 10:30 a.m.

Health

Sponsored by

All About Me — Putting Yourself First

Super Foods to Help Reduce Cancer Risk

Me Time: Self-care is Vital

Sisters Mentally Mobilized

Presenter: Nicole Ward, LMFT

Presenter: Peggy Mancini City of Hope

Bio: Nicole M. Ward is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in mental health, relationships, and wellness.

Nicole believes that mental health is a natural and important part of an overall wellness regimen and is dedicated to removing the stigma from mental health and promoting mental hygiene.

Presenter: Sonya Young Aadam Affiliation:

Bio: Clinical Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist with over 22 years serving City of Hope, Peggy Mancini has an MS in Counseling Psychology, an MS in Human Nutrition & specialization in several areas with Certifications in Diabetes (CDE), Oncology (CSO) & Nutrition Support (CNSC).

Topic: We hear a lot about what not to eat. The NO-NO foods are everywhere try as we might to stay on the straight and narrow. In this seminar, we are going to focus on the positive – the CAN-DO foods – the foods to increase in our diet or better yet to substitute for the less desirable.

Moderator: Mya Taylor Room: Santa Rosa Capacity: 30

Topic: Practicing good mental hygiene through self-care is one way to maintain your whole being. Establishing markers for how you continue to nurture your relationship with self is important. This workshop will provide an experiential space for participants to gain tools to start or rejuvenate their mental and emotional wellness regimen.

Moderator: Karen Tinsley Room: San Diego Capacity: 60

Bio: Sonya Young Aadam, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, endeavors to develop and support transformative interventions in under-resourced communities. Sonya is the CEO of California Black Women’s Health Project. Her deep passion for Black women’s wellness is driven by deep faith, commitment to social equity, and a heartfelt sentiment that “… we lift as we climb”.

Topic: Sisters Mentally Mobilized, a project of the California Black Women’s Health Project, is centered on the Heart Care, Mind Care, and Soul Care of women. Our “Sister Circle” engagement model is rooted in cultural traditions that specifically embrace the unique history, experience, needs, and enriching “flavor” of women.

Moderator: Dorian Harriston-Celler Room: Sacramento Capacity: 30

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Track Two Workshops – 10:30 a.m.

Health

Sponsored by

All About Me — Putting Yourself First

BE FAST: Stroke is an Emergency

Adult Strategies to Build Childhood Resilience

Presenter: Dr. Tamika Burrus Avanti Hospitals, SOC Telemed

Presenter: Dr. Tanya Dansky Blue Shield of California

Bio: Dr. Burrus is a Mayo Clinic trained vascular neurologist here in the Los Angeles area. She serves as systems stroke medical director for Avanti Health Systems.

Clinically, she is a telemedicine specialist providing acute neurological emergency care to patients across the United States.

Bio: Dr. Tanya Dansky is VP and Chief Medical Officer for Blue Shield Promise Health Plan. She is Board certified in Pediatrics, Hospice and Palliative medicine. She is the medical expert for various topics; Social Determinants of Health, Behavioral Health Integrations and Palliative Care. Proudly born and raised in Oakland California

Topic: The participant will learn signs and symptoms of stroke and how to prevent stroke. The participant will be able to observe the robot interface used when treating stroke patients. The participant will be able to observe how stroke is treated. There will be nurses checking blood pressures after the presentation. Dr. Burrus will be available for general neurology Q and A after the presentation.

Moderator: Veronica Jones Room: Del Mar Capacity: 30

Topic: The workshop provides a discussion on childhood resiliency and how parents can assist with fostering strength and endurance in our young people. Children are faced with many daily challenges, stresses and traumas, which contribute to poor health and development. We will present successful strategies Adults can use to rebuild resiliency and help Children to BOUNCE Back!

Hot Topics in Skincare Presenter: Shirley Chi, MD Methodist Hospital Bio: Board certified dermatologist Shirley Chi, M.D. specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology with an emphasis on patient advocacy and education. Dr. Chi received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, graduating cum laude with a major in philosophy.

She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School with highest honors, then completed her residency in dermatology at Cook County Hospital in downtown Chicago.

Topic: We will separate facts from myths in skin care, talk about what you can do to prevent aging, skin cancer, and how to look your best!

Moderator: Treasure Sheppard Room: Santa Barbara Capacity: 30

Moderator: Charymaney Ealy Room: San Jose Capacity: 16 Track Three Workshops begin on page 41

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Beauty

Sponsored by

Beautiful Inside and Out…The Total Package

Re-Finding Your Purpose After 50

Building a Sustaining Brand Through Social Media

Presenter: Dr. Barbara Young BJY Enterprises

Presenter: Dr. Syleecia Thompson Berkeley College

Bio: Dr. Barbara Young is a Radio/TV Personality and Entrepreneur, Author, Consultant/Speaker. She has spent over three decades as an educator, life empowerment coach and consultant.

Through education, reflection, and self-accountability, she assists others to overcome barriers, and attain their personal and professional goals.

Bio: Dr. Syleecia Thompson is an Entrepreneur, Professor, Author, and Brand Strategist. She has launched and led over 100 master classes, taught more than 5,000 students globally, and solidified and booked more than $5,000,000 in television, book, music, concert, and film deals.

Topic: This workshop is part two of Re-Purpose Your Life After 50. This session will help women to: 1) find newer insights into how fun midlife can be; 2) find a new sense of purpose; 3) learn how to forge a new relationship with self and others; and 4) how to find better health and longevity from a woman who changed careers twice after the age of 62! Want to enjoy your life after 50? Want to find that great relationship?

A longer and healthier life? Or even a new career? A must attend workshop!

Moderator: Darlene Hampton Room: San Diego Capacity: 60

Sit and Get Fit Presenter: Monica Blake In Action Enterprise

Topic: This lecture will help you develop a plan for building a successful business that generates sales and strong customer relationships, consistently and efficiently. It will include 6 techniques for creating brand excitement, social media and branding, establishing your brand position, and how to execute your brand strategy.

Moderator: Janice Kenner Room: Pacific C Capacity: 50

Bio: Monica has over 20 years of experience in Pilates exercise, the only Certified Pilates Instructor in the world with Rheumatoid Arthritis who had total knee replacements. Her In Action coaching practice is founded on three decades of human resources executive experience.

She helps individuals reach personal and professional goals. Monica has been featured on KTLA News 5, ABC 7, USA Today, and KCAL 9.

Topic: If you are new to exercise, have not exercised in a while or have arthritis or mobility limitations, Chair Pilates will tone, stretch, and align your body without leaving your chair. This comfortable seated workout will target pelvic, abdominal, back and shoulder muscles. Expect improvements in balance, posture, and awareness of how the breath and body work together.

Moderator: Lajan Collins Room: Monterey Capacity: 60

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Track Three Workshops – 11:30 a.m.

Beauty

Sponsored by

Beautiful Inside and Out…The Total Package

Herbal Medicine Approach to Digestion Problems & Sugar Cravings Presenter: Jovanka Ciares Jovanka’s Herbals Bio: Jovanka is an integrative herbalist, nutrition coach, and author. She is the creator of an online wellness community called The Wellness Jolt. She lectures in Spanish and English.

Topic: Herbalist Jovanka Ciares will share the wisdom of herbal medicine and how it can help women heal, develop, and have healthier periods, pregnancies, sex life and milder menopause.

Moderator: Saleda Miller Room: Santa Barbara Capacity: 30

Aging Gracefully in the Digital Age

Beauty Tips about Wild Crazy Hormones Starting in Your 30s, 40s, and Beyond…

Presenter: Dr. Kay Durairaj Huntington Hospital Bio: Dr. Kay Durairaj is a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Pasadena, CA. Her expertise in facial injectables, facelifts & neck lifts, rhinoplasty, & eyelid surgery has helped her amass nearly 200k followers on Instagram. Dr. Kay takes pride in helping every patient accentuate their best features.

Topic: Learn about the science of beauty & the most innovative approaches to aging gracefully. Dr. Kay highlights the latest trends in skincare, non-invasive procedures with no downtime, & what it takes to be a girl boss in 2019. Discover the benefits of Botox, filler, & collagen stimulating procedures.

Presenter: D r. Tamika Henry Ziquin Life Bio: Tamika Henry is a medical doctor and healthy lifestyle strategist. She is board certified in Family Medicine, certified in bio-identical hormones and Functional Medicine. Dr. Henry believes in looking for the root cause and not just quick fixes.

Topic: Join our fun and informative health talk about the four pillars of beauty: Mindset, Nutrition, Hormones, and Total Body. You will walk away with foundational insights about balanced lifestyle and whole body care.

Moderator: Taliba Carr Room: Del Mar Capacity: 30

Moderator: Susana Porras Room: Santa Rosa Capacity: 30

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Track Three Workshops – 11:30 a.m.

Beauty

Sponsored by

Beautiful Inside and Out…The Total Package

STAND UP to SLIM DOWN

8 Healthy Financial Habits

Presenter: Liza Boubari Heal Within

Presenter: Michelle Quach Wells Fargo

Bio: Liza Boubari is one of the most reputable clinical hypnotherapists in the greater Los Angeles area with two decades of experience in helping people heal within and feel healthier in mind and body. As Speaker and author of several books and audio recordings, Liza is best known for her weekly Heal-Talk with Liza live on FB. She is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Stress Management and Certified Domestic Abuse Consultant, Anger Management Counselor and Action Coach.

Bio: Michelle Quach is a Branch Manager for Wells Fargo Bank in Pasadena, CA and is active within the local community by providing Financial Health educational workshops.

Topic: Learn the connection of mind & body and how effortlessly you can get off the emotional roller coaster and yo-yo diets to embark on a new path to managing your weight and Stand Up to Slim Down. It’s time to Evoke-EmbraceEvolve – You Matter.

Moderator: Eleanor Lee Room: Santa Monica Capacity: 18

Topic: No matter where you are in life, you can benefit from improving your financial health. This workshop will provide ideas for how you can take simple steps to help you better manage your money today and save for longterm goals.

Moderator: Maryetta Knox Room: Sacramento Capacity: 30

Taking Care of You through the Ages: A Chat about Cancer and Menopause Presenter: Deborah Johnson, NP Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley Bio: Deborah Johnson has been with Planned Parenthood for 30+ years. A native of San Gabriel Valley, Deb finds reproductive health care the most rewarding of all the specialties she’s practiced. She’s passionate about patient care and helping patients achieve their health care goals through preventive care and cancer screenings.

Topic: At each stage of life, our sexual and reproductive health are key to our wellness. Let’s have honest conversations about cancer screenings, STD prevention, and everything in between. Combining medically accurate information with a non-judgmental lens, we’ll discuss how to keep you and your community safe and healthy!

Moderator: Jo Yeargin Room: San Jose Capacity: 16

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WE BELIEVE IN A HEALTHY FUTURE. At Kaiser Permanente, our commitment to well-being goes beyond health care. We’re also committed to improving the communities we serve.

Together we make a difference.

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You are an inspiration You are quick to reach out to those in need. You selflessly give of your time. You make a positive difference in our community one kind act at a time. For your inspired example, we salute you.

Union Bank® is proud to support the So Cal Women’s Conference. unionbank.com

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Staying True To Making A Difference.

There are a great many ways and words to recognize outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishment.

Enterprise proudly salutes all those with drive to make a difference ... in the workplace, in the community and in lives of others.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a socially responsible corporation.

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Building partnerships for stronger communities.

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More than just a place to live, a community is a place where people come together to support one another.

We are a proud to sponsor the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty Conference & Expo.

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The Man Cave

Gamma Zeta Boulé

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity presents

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

The Man Cave Executive Team

Andrew Oliver

Clark Rucker

Harlan Ward

ClarkMan Rucker, Andrew Oliver, Harlan Man CaveWard Man Cave Cave Pastor Anthony McFarland, Chair: Dr. Robert Bell Honorary Chair: Vice Mayor Tyron Hampton Man Cave Committee Members: Chuck Pulliam Mario Williams Chris Walker Delano Yarborough

Welcome to the 2019 Man Cave

W

e want to welcome you to the “Man Cave.” It is a pleasure to join in partnership again with the So California Women’s Health Conference to provide an experience that will enhance the consciousness and the importance of health awareness and disease prevention.

Recognizing and preventing health problems is crucial, especially for men who tend to shy aware from health related issues.

The goal of the Man Cave is to give those attending an opportunity to take some time out of their busy schedule to relax and embark on the path to better health. Attendees will have a chance to interact with outstanding and dynamic speakers who are both engaging and resourceful. They will learn that many men related illnesses and diseases that will be discussed by our speakers are preventable and can be lessened by early detection.

We cannot believe that this is the 6th year of having a Man Cave at the conference. The first Man Cave was a unique first-of-its-kind of event that became extremely popular each successive year. Participants in that first Man Cave recognized that this was an excellent opportunity for men to get together and talk about men’s health issues in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Consequently, the word spread throughout the community and the Man Cave has become a “packed house” each year.

You will notice that this year’s Man Cave is in an abbreviated format. That is because we are actively gearing up to support the 20 year anniversary of the So Cal Women’s Health Conference in 2020. We have several new and innovative activities planned for next year. However, please enjoy this year’s Man Cave and have a great time. Relax, enjoy the food, enjoy the games and enjoy the camaraderie with the other men. Most of all enjoy 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

AGENDA

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Registration in Lobby

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Overview of the day’s events and Ice Breaker

Pastor Anthony McFarland

1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

Invocation

Bishop Charles Wesley Jordan

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Rick Kittles, City of Hope

2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Lunch Buffet Guest Speaker

Dr. Odis Cherrington

2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Games

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Wrap Up

David Ford, So Cal Edison “Spot Light Testimonial”

Master of Ceremonies Pastor Anthony McFarland Abundant Harvest Christian Center

P

astor 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!

Abundant Harvest LIFT exist 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.

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Chair of The Man Cave Dr. Robert H. Bell

Assistant Superintendent/Sr. Vice President, Pasadena City College Dr. Bell serves as Assistant Superintendent/Senior Vice President at Pasadena City College, where he oversees noncredit, community education, off campus programs and operations, and community advancement. Additionally, he oversees the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) and the growth of adult education. He has also served as Senior Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs and Vice President, Student and Learning Services at the college.

Honorary Chair of The Man Cave Hon. Tyron Hampton Vice Mayor, City of Pasadena Dear Friends, The Man Cave is an opportunity for men to dialogue with other men about health.

At times, men can be too prideful to talk openly about issues related to their health – which includes physical health as well as mental health. We all go through things.

The Man Cave creates a space for us to fellowship with one another and share our experiences.

Respectfully yours, Tyron Hampton

Man Cave Invocation Bishop Charles Wesley Jordan United Methodist Bishop, Retired

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native of Dayton, Ohio, Bishop Charles Wesley Jordan began his professional ministry in Northern Illinois and from 1958-1992, served as a pastor of local congregations, a district superintendent, a conference program staff person, and a district executive of urban ministries. In his last appointment before being elected a bishop, he was the senior pastor of the historic St. Mark United Methodist Church in the city of Chicago. In 1992 he was elected and consecrated as a United Methodist Bishop. He retired from active episcopal assignment as the Bishop of the Iowa Area, September 1, 2000.

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Man Cave Guest Speakers

Rick Kittles, Ph.D.

Dr. Odis Cherrington

David Ford

City of Hope MEN’S HEALTH AND PROSTATE UPDATES 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.

Naturopath HEALTH ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TOP 3 CHALLENGES MEN FACE Dr. Cherrington is dedicated to finding long-term solutions for his clients who suffer from chronic illnesses. A number of prescription medications are beneficial tools that can help provide relief from some acute illnesses, but not chronic diseases. Therefore, Dr. Cherrington believes prescription medications have a place – not just permanently. He believes that most medications provide only temporary relieve at best, and as a natural healer, Dr. Cherrington seeks to heal the whole person, not just manage the symptoms.

So Cal Edison “SPOT LIGHT TESTIMONIAL”

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.

His work has shown the impact of genetic variation across populations in pharmacogenomics, biomarker discovery, and disease gene mapping.

In March 2012 Dr. Kittles presented the Keynote Address to the United Nations General Assembly, “International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.”

Recently Dr. Kittles was named by The Huffington Post as one of “50 Iconic Black Trailblazers Who Represent Every State In America.”

Dr. Kittles has published over 160 research articles on prostate cancer genetics, Race and Genetics, and health disparities.

Dr. Cherrington’s passion is to provide a complement to traditional medical paradigm in the United States, and that consumes most of his free time after seeing clients. Since 1993, he has been reaching out to medical practitioners and has noticed a new appreciation of Allopathy for competent tandem treatment of their recalcitrant cases with alternative practitioners.

The existing medical establishment is responsible for permanently injuring millions of Americans, but the surging numbers of visitors to alternative healing outlets convinces him that many are fed up with the existing medical culture of the health business.

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Your success inspires — your determination empowers

We are proud to celebrate all the achievements of women past, present, and future. When women succeed, everybody wins.

Wells Fargo proudly cerebrates the SoCal Women’s Conference.

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Metrolink is proud to celebrate the SoCal Women's Conference.

We are inspired every day by the leadership of the women who make up 40% of our team.

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Fashion Show 2019

Greetings! We applaud you for taking time out of your busy life to take a moment to breathe, spend time with your friends and focus on you, your health and gaining knowledge which will empower you.

Our Fashion Show Theme for this year’s show is “The Motown Era.” We Fashion Show will take you back to the time where Executive we expressed ourselves through Director songs that had deep meanings and Elizabeth Ellis dances named “Funky Chicken” and “Four Corners.” Clothes that were put together with style, fashion and class that stood the test of time.

It was when people stood up for their rights and Marvin Gaye quoted: “War is not the answer, for only love can conquer hate.” It was a time that artists like Marvin Gaye, The Supremes. Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, James Brown, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, and many more sang beautiful melodies with profound meanings which are relevant today.

I encourage you to use your influence in a positive way and share the information from today’s conference with your family, friends, co-workers and community.

Let us lead by example and manage life well so we may enjoy it well.

Today we close out this conference with women and men who know their source, their power, and their strength, and are compelled to say “It’s My Time, Watch Me, I Got It.” We want you to sit back and enjoy yourself as we reminisce the good old days that have now come full circle.

I would like to thank my talented dance partners Alexzandra Spratling and Da’Vonne Rogers, my assistant Kayla Johnson, all my incredible volunteers and partners: Pasadena City College Cosmetology and Prof.

Richard Allen, Clark Rucker, Katy Townsend of Katy’s Salon, Ranza Trotter of Morning Star Christian Church, the student volunteers who were dressers for the models, Director of Consumer Experience, Lauren Sutton of Brighton Collectibles,

Thank You to Our Models:

Julieannah Awopetu

Jacque Robinson Baisey

Alexis Bridges

Jessica Flores

Desiree Glover

Erin Green

Lisa Harrington

Rhona Harris

Stephanye Howard

Adrienne McClinton

Savannah Morey

Kaelynn Patrick

Alexzandra Spratling

Lindsay Fletcher Weiss

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Stage Designer Andre Ellis, and our DJ’s Andre and Michael Thompson of “The Brothers Thompson.”

Thank you to our awesome Designers which are: “You Are So Beautiful YOUnique Boutique”, a mother and daughter team Valerie & Asia Johnson; “Spende LA / Chase Mosely Apparel”; and Wilbourn Sisters Design. Last, but definitely not least, our sensational models who make the show possible.

“The Brothers Thompson”

Our Featured Designers: SpendLA / Chase Mosely Apparel Spend Los Angeles is really about change! Changing the way people look. Changing the way people feel. Changing people’s futures and their lives. Spend Los Angeles has focused on musical festivals and now wants to provide you with an online wardrobe experience.

Though their fashion-forward jewelry and product parties are centered on fun, Spend Los Angeles fulfills a serious mission. They believe that trendy accessories can be available, and affordable, to women everywhere. They know that wearing a new look, and feeling confident in your appearance, builds amazing self-esteem. Their passion is inspiring dreams, empowering talents, and reaching goals.

You Are So Beautiful YOUnique Boutique “You Are So Beautiful” YOUnique Boutique is a Fashion Apparel Design studio located in Riverside, CA. Valerie and Asia Johnson are a gifted mother & daughter design team. Together they offer a collection of one-of-a-kind, signature creations that can be transformed seven different ways. Designs to assist you in maximizing your YOUnique God-given beauty.

Their designs include custom-made Shawl Wraps, Hats, Handbags, Fashion Jewelry and dolls.

Valerie Johnson is a Fashion Coordinator, Artist, Image Consultant and Interior Decorator.

Valerie and Asia Johnson

She has been in business and in the fashion industry for the last 25 years.

In 1990 she attended LA Trade Tech where she studied fashion, interior design and merchandising. She became a instructor for FIDM (The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) where she taught and recruited students in high schools and colleges.

Her Motto: “Strut to Your Own Beat” and…….Always know that YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Psalms 139:1

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Our Featured Designers: Wilbourn Sisters Designs Designer extraordinaire Carolyn Wilbourn got her unique gift for designing from her mother Elizabeth, along with six other Sewing Sisters!

Her creative styles are Afro-Centric with an international flair crossing all cultures.

Living in Paris, France and Germany gives her designs an edge that exudes confidence! She and her youngest sister has been partners for 39 years and currently own “Wilbourn Sisters Designs” here in Los Angeles at 4745 W. Slauson Ave. and In Atlanta GA, 134 Peachtree S. NW. Carolyn Wilbourn

Their specialty is custom designing on the spot, and ready-made designs from exotic lounge wear and resort wear to exclusive Red Carpet Elegance!

Please make a conscious effort to have Carolyn dress you for your next engagement! You will greatly appreciate this chosen Women of God!!

City of Pasadena is proud to support

The 19th Annual So Cal Women’s Conference The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services responsive to out 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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Expo Participants

We thank the expo vendors for providing valuable information 4Life Research Alzheimer’s Association American Heart Association Beauty Counter Blue Shield of California Blue Star Intl.

Bonafide Women’s Health Cancer Support Community ChapCare City of Hope City of Pasadena Department of Public Health Office of Women’s Health Divine Arts E-Central Credit Union Event by Jay Flintridge Family Chiropratic Herban.net Jane Reese – Wilkins & Associates LA Party Nailz Le Shoppe

League of Women Voters – Pasadena Area Lugenia’s Lupus Research Alliance Methodist Hospital Miss Black Pasadena Mombasa Mr. C. Sophisticated Silk NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New York Life Paparazzi Jewelry Pasadena Celebrates 2020 Pasadena City College Pasadena Lions Club Pasadena Public Health Passion Architect Planned Parenthood Pressed Juicery RadNet Imaging Specialist of Pasadena Skinesque LLC So Cal Gas

Social Security Administration Soul Cycle Pasadena Spend Los Angeles Student Nurses Association The Hill Medical Corporation The Smile Agency & Green St. Dental Walgreens Water Wellness Coach – Jerry Robin Wells Fargo Bank Western Dental Wilbournsisterdesigns.com Wood Legal Group, LLP Woods and Valentine Mortuary You Are So Beautiful YOUnique Boutique YWCA Pasadena

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California

Fondly remembering long-time Conference committee member and supporter Lorie Lieberman, who passed away recently.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms • Pelvic or abdominal pain

Take action if any symptoms

• Constipation or frequent urination

last more than 2–3 weeks.

• Nausea, indigestion, or gas

for pelvic/rectal exam, CA 125

• Bloating or feeling of fullness

blood test, and a transvaginal

• Abnormal bleeding

sonogram.

See your doctor or gynecologist

Risks All women are at risk. Family history of ovarian, breast, or colon cancer can increase these risks.

Our mission is to save lives through education, early detection, awareness and research.

“Until there’s a test, awareness is best.”

President Dee Mitchell So Cal Women’s Conference 2019 OCC: 818 985-0288 • occofgreaterca@gmail.com • www.OvarianCancerCalifornia.com

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Conference Executive Team

Hon. Kathryn Barger Conference Co-Chair

Lisa Stevens Conference Co-Chair

Elizabeth Ellis Fashion Show

Harlan Ward Man Cave

Beverley Morgan-Sandoz Advisory Board Workshop Presenters

Denise Morey Reservations

Clark Rucker Man Cave

Janet Braun Advisory Board

Andrew Oliver Man Cave

Gerry Sudduth Exhibitors

Pastor Anthony McFarland Man Cave

Conference Leadership Team

Noreen Sullivan Keynote Speakers/ Speaker Series

Alma Stokes Decorations

Haidee Lagunday Training Director

Sergé Nelson Volunteer Director

DeBorrah Carter Public Relations

Jerry Robin Magazine & Signage

Andrew Delgado Social Media

Linda Birch Social Media

Patrice Marshall AKA Partner

Elisia Farmer Public Relations

Annette Spence Outreach

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Juanita Tillman Green Room Director

Lynnette West Green Room Director

Jennifer L. Childress Young Women’s Commission

So Cal Women’s Conference Young Women’s Commission and Partnership with AKA Sorority- Pasadena

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e are excited to chair this engaging event and partake in all of today’s activities.

It was conference founder Lena L. Kennedy’s vision to see women gathering together to celebrate the power of owning, harnessing and standing in our power. You are encouraged to take full advantage of the amazing speakers and meaningful activities that will take place today. Most of all, we look forward to connecting with you and making this experience a great one. Enjoy the conference!

Jennifer L. Childress Director Young Women’s Commission

Members Florence Annang Susana Porras Julieannah Awopetu Tina Rios Tanya Brown Holmes Ashley Vickers Julia Cooksey Treasure Sheppard Jerlisa Farmer Mya Taylor Jamelle Magee Karen Tinsley-Williams Patrice Marshall McKenzie Jana West

Elisia Farmer

Advisors

Dorian Harriston-Celler 2019 Chair Young Women’s Commission

Elise Mallory

Ex-Officio Lena L. Kennedy Founder

2020 President Laura Farber AND “ T H E P OW E R O F H O P E ”

A M E R I C A’ S N E W Y E A R C E L E B R AT I O N ®

PA S A D E N A T O U R N A M E N T O F R O S E S ® I S P R O U D T O C E L E B R AT E

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So Cal Women’s Conference Committee – 2019 BOOTH/VENDORS

LOGISTICS TEAM

SOCIAL MEDIA

Gerry Sudduth, Director Camille Dudley, Assistant

Char Bland, Chair Jairus Ellis Jamal Ellis Chris Morey

Linda Birch, Chair Andrew Delgado Chris Reed

MAGAZINE

Denise Morey, Director Elise Mallory Denise Morey Rene Richards Mrs. Yarborough

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

Jerry Robin, Director Kelly Russell

MAN CAVE COMMITTEE

executive team:

DIGITAL MEDIA & AV Zenobia Millet, Chair

FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE Elizabeth Ellis, Director Pasadena City College Cosmetology Program Andre Thompson Michael Thompson Katy Townsend

Andrew Oliver Clark Rucker Harlan Ward Pastor Anthony McFarland committee:

Ron Carter Chuck Pulliam Chris Walker Mario Williams Delano Yarborough

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

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/ SPEAKER SERIES

OUTREACH COMMITTEE Annette Spence, Chair

PUBLIC RELATIONS: DeBorrah Carter, Director Elisia Farmer

RESOLUTIONS/ PROCLAMATION

Noreen Sullivan, Director Sara Johnson Elise Mallory

Marilyn Commodore, Chair Julia Waters

SWAG BAG/REGISTRATION

TRAINING/WORKSHOP MODERATORS Haidee Lagunday, Chair Stella Franco-Allen Veronica Jones Pamela Kermgard Rev. Nolanda Love Gwen McMullins Barbara Washington

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS Beverley Morgan-Sandoz, Director co-chairs:

Haidee Lagunday (Presenters & Training) Gwen McMullins (Moderators) committee:

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

VOLUNTEERS:

Breathe easier, improve your life!

Sergé Nelson, Chair Beverly Nelson Jana West

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YOUNG WOMEN COMMISSION AKA SORORITY-PASADENA

and

Jennifer L. Childress, Director Dorian Harriston-Celler, 2019 Chair for AKA Florence Annang Susana Porras Julieannah Tina Rios Awopetu Ashley Vickers Tanya Brown Treasure Sheppard Holmes Mya Taylor Julia Cooksey Karen TinsleyJerlisa Farmer Williams Jamelle Magee Jana West Patrice Marshall McKenzie

In-Kind Donors

Thank you to our In-Kind donors: AlKebu-Lan Cultural Center

Methodist Hospital of Southern California

Tiger Woods Foundation

Abundant Harvest Lift Church – Pastor Anthony McFarland

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California

Boeing

Pasadena Lion’s Club

USA Olympic Foundation

Brighton Collectibles

PCC Cosmetology

The Walk-In Closet

DesignEssentials

PCC Nursing School

Walmart

Ellen’s Silkscreening

Planned Parenthood

Herbalife Nutrition

Clark Rucker

Westlyn Realtors – Juanita West Tillman & Lynnette West

JPMorgan Chase

Sephora

Kaiser Permanente

Skinesque LLC

United Exchange Corporation UPS

Alicia Morris – Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds

Jerry Robin – StopBottledWaterWaste.com A very special thank you to The Walk-In Closet – Rene Richards

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SoCalGas® joins the So Cal Women’s Conference in celebrating health, beauty and empowerment. Special recognition goes to Lena Kennedy for her tireless commitment to empower women and men to make better decisions about their health, wellness and lifestyle.

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Advertising Index Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Care Medical Center . . . . . . . . . 60 Aon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover, 32-33 AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Capital Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ChapCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 City National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 City of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 City of Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Congresswoman Judy Chu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ellen’s Silkscreening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Enterprise Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Herbalife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 HMRI (Huntington Medical Research Institutes) . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Huntington Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hydrogen-Infused Alkaline Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Kaiser Permanente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 LA Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lupus Research Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Methodist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, Back Cover Metrolink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Mindful Nut Pistachios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Mombasa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Northrop Grumman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Pasadena Tournament of Roses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Pasasdena City College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 So Cal Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Supervisor Kathryn Barger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Smile Agency & Green Street Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 UEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Union Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Westlyn Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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