‎ The 2024 Orange County Inspirational Women's Forum and Leadership Awards

L.A. Times B2B Publishing presented our second annual Orange County Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards on March 28, 2024 at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum.

Catch the event recap on Instagram!

The half-day event featured two components. The Awards Luncheon recognized accomplished female leaders from corporations and non-profit organizations throughout Orange County who have achieved remarkable success and accomplishments in 9 award categories. Before the awards luncheon, two enlightening panel discussions featured top business leaders, both designed to inform and inspire.

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2024 Inspirational Women nominees were recognized for their outstanding achievements.

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Sandra Morgan & Kendra Tankersley-Davis

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Letitia Berbaum, Meeta Randeria, Sona Shah & Pooja Bhalla

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Keepsake photos to commemorate the 2024 event were available for attendees.

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Scharrell Jackson, Letitia Berbaum & Christine Duque

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Bich Nhu Pham, Victoria Le, Yvonne Nguyen & Chi Luu

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Thought-provoking views were presented at the two panel discussions.

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Lunch is served ahead of the awards presentation.

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Honoree Sandra Morgan

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Christine Duque

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Amy Winchell-Bartulis

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Frances Hale, Dr. LaSharda Beckwith, Danica Dedmon, Trina Fleming & Amy Cassidy

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Myrna Malki, Julie Hudash & Monica Olmos

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Emily McMenamin, Tia Dwyer & Sara Wills

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Talien & Linda Barsamian

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Lauren Ruiz & Floridel Martinez

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Chi Luu, Yvonne Nguyen, Victoria Le, Corey Vuu, Quan Tran & Tiffany Tran

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Brent Chase, Erica Korzep, Holly Chase, Lindsey Chase, Peggy Chase, Joanne McDermott & Jim Glynn

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Angely Vallarta

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Marie Faulkner & Letitia Berbaum

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Carol Humphreys & Roland Reese

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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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Morgan Gallagher, Richard & Sarah Hartman

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Daniela Schardinger

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Diana Granillo, Carmen Vacio, Shonteria Holt & Kasey Robertson

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Susan Rounds & Emily Pollard

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Susan B. Park, Sona Shah & Sue Grant

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Vivian Mendoza, Kristin Daher, Carol DeNembo & Julie Beckley

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Letitia Berbaum

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Manishi Parikh

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Sandra Morgan & Helya Askari

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Nan Wu, Jenny Woo, Valeria Amador, Jennifer Friend, Gillian Hayes & Jaymi Smith

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Martha Bhathal, Lisa Bhathal Merage & Raj Bhathall

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Robbin Preciado, Anna Magzanyan & Elizabeth Zardarian

2024 AWARDS – CONGRATULATIONS HONOREES & FINALISTS

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CONGRATULATIONS NOMINEES

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2024 Orange County Inspirational Women Nominees

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

The Power of Giving Back
Inspiring speakers discussed the significant role that women business leaders have in the success of the nonprofit community in Southern California.

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Sona Shah

CEO & Founder
My Private Professor, LLC
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SPEAKER

Sue Grant

Founder/Volunteer CEO
The Literacy Project
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Susan B. Parks

President and CEO
Orange County United Way
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Breaking Unseen Barriers and Addressing Common Challenges Unique to Women in Business
Speakers addressed common issues that affect women both professionally and personally and advise on how best to address challenges concerning managing wealth, raising capital, work/life balance and cultivating a strong workplace culture.