Mayor Karen Bass — From Community Activist to Mayor — Leadership, Philanthropy, and Solving L.A.’s Challenges
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 7, 2024

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s approach to leading the country’s second largest city is deeply informed by her professional journey […more…]

Angel Martinez: From the Bronx to the Boardroom — Opportunity, Inclusion, and Giving Back
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 7, 2024

Born in Cuba and adopted at three months old, Angel Martinez immigrated at the age of three to the United […more…]

Ann Hollister: Bringing Vision to Children
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 7, 2024

As a D.C. kid, born and raised in the political marinade of her hometown, Ann Hollister saw politics as the […more…]

Welcome to The Giving List Los Angeles, 2023
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 18, 2022

We are thrilled to present you with this year’s edition of The Giving List Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a […more…]

Mona Sinha’s Journey to Gender Justice
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 18, 2022

It’s a long way from Calcutta (now called Kolkata) for Mona Sinha, Board Chair of Women Moving Millions. Growing up […more…]

The ‘Other,’ Kalyan Balaven
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 18, 2022

As the first person of color to serve as Head of Dunn School in Los Olivos, California, Kalyan (“Kal”) Balaven […more…]

A Practitioner of Social Entrepreneurship
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 18, 2022

As Managing Director of the Civil Society Fellowship for next generation community and civil society leaders, Nike Irvin has planted […more…]