Carolyn Caldwell is an inspirational women leader in Greater Palm Springs, and a strong supporter of Women Leaders Forum. As the president and chief executive officer for Desert Regional Medical Center, she oversees the area’s only level II trauma center and region’s only neonatal intensive care unit. Carolyn serves on …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Helene Galen Excellence in Education Award-Winner, Dr. Susan Murphy
Through her writing, lectures, consulting and nonprofit work, Dr. Susan Murphy, PhD, MBA is a consummate educator. She has over 25 years of national and international experience with over 300 organizations including many Fortune 500 companies. Currently consulting and coaching for organizations and on the adjunct faculty of Vanderbilt University, …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight Feature: An Interview with Mary T. Roche Community Leadership Award-Winner, Madeline Redstone
Madeline Redstone served as the Managing Director of Bear Stearns & Co. before retiring into a life of giving back. She currently serves on the Board for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the Nashoba Brooks School, the Palm Springs Museum, the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation and the Palm …
Read More »Four Remarkable Women Making a Difference in Greater Palm Springs: The 2015 “Women Who Rule” Award Honorees
The Women Leaders Forum (WLF) of the Coachella Valley is proud to announce the honorees for its 4th Annual “Women Who Rule” Fundraiser presented by Desert Regional Medical Center. Judy Vossler, Lisa Vossler Smith, Madeline Redstone, Dr. Susan Murphy, Ph. D., R.N. and Carolyn Caldwell will be honored for their …
Read More »2015 Official Greater Palm Springs Pride Events Announced for November!
Annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Events Spotlight the City and Feature Largest Pride Festival in Southern California from November 6-8, 2015. The 29th annual Pride celebration, held November 6-8, 2015 in downtown Palm Springs, will be the largest demonstration of equality and diversity ever seen in the Coachella Valley. Considered to be …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: Kate’s Top Picks for Halloween in Palm Springs!
Looking for something spookily seasonal to enjoy in Palm Springs this Halloween? Whether high—think Dias de los Muertos altars, or low—pumpkin bowling; young—trick or treat stations, or old—a DJ’d costumed street party—Greater Palm Springs has something for everyone this Halloween! On this week’s Spotlight, check out my curated top picks to get your ghost …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Executive Director of Tribal Administration, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and Athena Award Winner, Betty Callies
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Betty Callies moved to Northern California in the early 1980s. She worked in the Bankcard Industry then became a Certified Court Reporter in San Francisco specializing in pre-trial litigation. In 2007, Betty was hired as the in-house court reporter for the Agua Caliente Band of …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Athena Award Winner Shari Kelley of Shari Kelley Events
Shari Kelley, CEO of Shari Kelley Events, has been creating parties in the desert since 1978 and lists among her clients, The Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Palm Springs Art Museum, The Palm Springs Air Museum, Eisenhower Hospital and Jim Houston, Stacey and Greg Renker, Donna MacMillan, Annette Bloch, Arlene …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Dave McAdam, Founder of Homestead Modern
Dave McAdam earned a degree in journalism from San Diego State University and then began his professional life in community newspapers in Orange County, California. He eventually was named Executive Editor overseeing 15 newspapers published in south Orange County by a subsidiary of Media General, Inc. After 10 years in …
Read More »Mary Wilson of the Supremes to Kick Off Palm Springs’ Season of Giving!
Palm Springs kicks off its season of giving in great style on Sunday, October 11th with the annual Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program Kickoff Party benefiting AIDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans (AAP). The event will be held from 6pm – 8 pm at Colony 29, an exclusive private retreat in Palm …
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