Directing LitFest Pasadena Coming Up May 19-20, 2018
The 7th annual LitFest Pasadena is coming up May 19-20, 2018. I’m excited to be directing the program, which includes readings, panels, literary performances, and more. The festival will be held in venues across the Pasadena Playhouse District, from Vroman’s Bookstore to the Pasadena Playhouse. Over 150 guest authors are appearing in dozens of events […]
Chaired Environmental Justice Program with the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles
Last month NCJW|LA hosted INEQUITY AND THE RISE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: A Night of Storytelling + Action for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods. Eleven organizations who are fighting for environmental and social justice for local communities every day partnered with us, and around 100 people attended. Attendees engaged in exercises and discussion about environmental justice issues […]
Chairing “Roe at 45: When Rights ≠ Access” featuring Dr. Willie Parker Coming on Sunday, January 14, 2018
For the fourth year, I am leading organizing efforts with NCJWLA to recognize the anniversary of the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision in favor of a woman’s right to an abortion. Last year, the “Rally to Save Roe” drew over 500 people and we partnered with dozens of reproductive justice organizations in […]
Gearing Up for the Third Annual Citizen Science for Conservation in Southern California Symposium (CSCSCS) on March 24, 2018
The Citizen Science for Conservation in Southern California Symposium is accepting applications to present. The symposium is an excellent opportunity for scientists and volunteers to come together to share information and connect for ongoing conservation efforts. Last year, I had the honor of presenting on Citizen Science as Community Service, and I look forward to […]
Serving on the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles Board of Directors
I joined the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles’s Board of Directors this spring. I’m proud to team up with this stellar group of Los Angeles’s women leaders to advocate for social and environmental justice and ensure the delivery of excellent social services to people both locally and statewide. I am continuing to serve […]