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On March 28, L.A. Times B2B Publishing presented our second annual Orange County Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards at Marriott Irvine Spectrum. On a beautiful spring day, attendees enjoyed the opportunity to attend a networking reception in the courtyard. Later, everyone settled in for two engaging panel discussions.
In the first panel, a moderator and speakers presented their views on the significant role that women business leaders have in the success of Southern California’s nonprofit community. During the second discussion, experts addressed common issues that affect women both professionally and personally and advised on how best to address the challenges many face.
The Leadership Awards recognized accomplished Orange County female leaders from corporations and nonprofit organizations who have achieved remarkable success and accomplishments in nine award categories. Congratulations to everyone who was recognized during this special event.
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Lauren Ruiz & Floridel Martinez
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Robbin Preciado, Anna Magzanyan & Elizabeth Zardarian
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Susan B. Park, Sona Shah & Sue Grant
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Frances Hale, Dr. LaSharda Beckwith, Danica Dedmon, Trina Fleming & Amy Cassidy
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Vivian Mendoza, Kristin Daher, Carol DeNembo & Julie Beckley
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Diana Granillo, Carmen Vacio, Shonteria Holt & Kasey Robertson
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Morgan Gallagher, Richard & Sarah Hartman
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Christine Duque
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Martha Bhathal, Lisa Bhathal Merage & Raj Bhathall
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Talien & Linda Barsamian
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Marie Faulkner & Letitia Berbaum
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Manishi Parikh
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Chi Luu, Yvonne Nguyen, Victoria Le, Corey Vuu, Quan Tran & Tiffany Tran
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Angely Vallarta
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Daniela Schardinger
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Sandra Morgan & Helya Askari
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Emily McMenamin, Tia Dwyer & Sara Wills
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Marlin Terbrueggen, Janice Frechette-Artinger, Arda Kardjian, Jeanne Flint, Elizah Siegel, Richelle Gonzaga, Alicia Price, Judy Kissinger, Natalie Johnston & Monica Olmo
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Susan Rounds & Emily Pollard
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Nan Wu, Jenny Woo, Valeria Amador, Jennifer Friend, Gillian Hayes & Jaymi Smith
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Brent Chase, Erica Korzep, Holly Chase, Lindsey Chase, Peggy Chase, Joanne McDermott & Jim Glynn
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Carol Humphreys & Roland Reese
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Amy Winchell-Bartulis
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Myrna Malki, Julie Hudash & Monica Olmos
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Tia Dwyer