Opening of the Urban Nature Research Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
What a thrill to attend the launch of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s new Urban Nature Research Center! Held on April 13, 2016, the museum’s new President, Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, presided and the highly supportive L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas spoke. I am proud to participate regularly in the museum’s outstanding and […]
Heading to Washington, D.C. to Advocate for the Women’s Health Protection Act (S 217/HR 448)
The Women’s Health Protection Act (S 217/HR 448) is a critical, proactive and pro-choice measure in the U.S. House and Senate endorsed by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). It creates federal protections against state restrictions that threaten women’s health and intrude upon personal decision-making. This legislation would preserve and protect access to safe, […]
Get Ready for The Tomorrow Prize and The Roswell Award Short Story Readings & Awards Presentations in May!
As the Director of Sci-Fest L.A.’s two amazing short story writing competitions, The Roswell Award for adults worldwide and The Tomorrow Prize for L.A. County high school students, I’m over the moon to announce that we once again have an outstanding set of finalists for both competitions! Both sets of stories will be dramatically read […]
The 10th Annual West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference is May 6-7
I’m thrilled to be working with the West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference once again! The 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference is Friday and Saturday, May 6-7. Learn more about the schedule and exhibitors, and register now HERE!
NCJW/LA and the Power of Empowering Volunteers
Upon receiving the Emerging Leader Award from the National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles, I was asked to co-write an article about the power of empowering volunteers to not just put their expertise to work for social justice, but to have real ownership of their projects. I co-wrote this article with fellow award recipient Yvonne […]