Jodie Jackson is an author, researcher and campaigner. She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of East London (UK) where she investigated the psychological impact of the news. As she discovered evidence of the beneficial effects of solutions-focused news on our wellbeing, she grew convinced of the need to spread consumer awareness. She is a regular speaker at media conferences and universities. Her new book is “You Are What You Read: Why Changing Your Media Diet Can Change the World”.
Randy Friedman joined Ventura County Animal Services in 2012 and became the shelter’s first Marketing Manager shortly thereafter. Randy will be talking about the VCAS Gala on November 2, 2019 from 5pm-10pm. Join us at the beautiful North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village to celebrate five years of Saving Lives at Ventura County Animal Services. This will be a night full of fun and entertainment with 100% of proceeds going towards the animals in VCAS care.
Melissa Brown is the director of schools from Pearson, the world’s learning company, and she will be talking about the key findings from the Global Learners Survey. Melissa will be talking about some of the key findings from the survey included concerns over school safety and bullying – both online and in person, and the new norm – why 67% of people polled believe more primary and secondary school students will be going to school online in the next ten years.
Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s U.S. Chief Professional Veterinary Officer, will be providing education and tips for pet families on ways to stay safe and be better prepared to survive a disaster. Dr. Kirpensteijn will be discussing tips to help ensure your pet’s safety in an emergency, what items should go into your emergency go-kit, how to plan ahead, and what local shelters in your area can do to help.
Rene’ Solem is the Director of Public Affairs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Rene’ will be talking about the 11th annual Bags, Bling & Bubbly champagne luncheon. The fundraising event will take place on Wednesday, November 20th at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The stylish event, benefiting BBSVC, will have an amazing array of new designer and vintage handbags, jewelry, and accessories available for purchase or by auction. The luncheon will recognize the community’s Wise, Wonderful Women of 2019, and invite the Big & Little Sisters of the year to share the story of their one-to-one mentoring relationship with guest
Christine Trunick is the Senior Community Development Manger for the American Cancer Society. Christine will be talking about the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Ventura County on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Ventura Harbor, Harbor Cove Beach. Registration & festivities begin at 7:30 am; Walk begins at 9:00 am., right after Opening Ceremony. Join us for a fun, free, 5k walk to celebrate and remember our breast cancer patients and survivors!
Chellie Campbell is the creator of the Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops, and author of bestselling books “The Wealthy Spirit”, “Zero to Zillionaire”, and “From Worry to Wealthy” published in 7 countries and 6 languages. Voted “Most Inspirational Speaker” by Women in Management, “Speaker of the Year” by the Association of Women Entrepreneurs and “Rotarian of the Year” by the Pacific Palisades Rotary Club, she is a past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), and was Los Angeles District SBA Women in Business Advocate. Chellie will be discussing topics focused on women and money.
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