Women Creating Change

Room to Read’s New York Gala Celebrates Changemakers, Benefiting 48,000 Children with Honorees Peter T. Grauer and Freida Pinto

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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In her keynote remarks, Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read CEO said, “Room to Read targets the root cause of many world challenges.

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  • In her keynote remarks, Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read CEO said, “Room to Read targets the root cause of many world challenges.
  • By investing in Room to Read, you are putting capital behind solutions for poverty, climate change, conflict, and disease.
  • What better investment could there possibly be?”
    Room to Read recognized Peter T. Grauer , chairman of Bloomberg, and Freida Pinto , actress, producer and activist, as honorees for their ongoing support of education equality.
  • Grauer was presented with the Changemaker Award for his contributions to advancing gender equality and literacy outcomes across the globe.

First-of-Its-Kind Storytelling Project from Star-Studded Creators, She Creates Change, Aims to Reach World’s 432 Million Adolescent Girls

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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She had to utilize skills like resilience, self-confidence and critical thinking to overcome challenges – for herself, her family or her community.

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  • She had to utilize skills like resilience, self-confidence and critical thinking to overcome challenges – for herself, her family or her community.
  • To achieve a world free from gender inequality, girls must develop these important skills and have access to role models that make perseverance possible.
  • “It is an honor for me to help share the diverse stories featured in She Creates Change.
  • All six stories from the She Creates Change film series will be released to general audiences in October 2023, in celebration of International Day of the Girl.

30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative Announces Upcoming Nonprofit Recipients of Grants From DeVos Family Foundation

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative, the DeVos family today announced seven additional nonprofit honorees from the Central Florida community.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative, the DeVos family today announced seven additional nonprofit honorees from the Central Florida community.
  • Each organization will receive funding from the DeVos Family Foundation and be recognized at an Orlando Magic game.
  • Future recipients will be announced early next year and recognized throughout the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
  • The DeVos family purchased the Magic in 1991 and 30 years later, in 2021, announced the 30 Grants for 30 Years initiative.

Mars Wrigley Advances Cocoa Sustainability with Progress on Women's Empowerment and Protecting Forests

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Andrew Clarke, Mars Wrigley Global President: "Too many cocoa farmers continue to face a series of challenges from poverty to child labor and deforestation.

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  • Andrew Clarke, Mars Wrigley Global President: "Too many cocoa farmers continue to face a series of challenges from poverty to child labor and deforestation.
  • Amber Johnson, Vice-President Mars Wrigley Cocoa: "We can't do this work alone.
  • Enabled by its Cocoa for Generations strategy, Mars Wrigley is strongly committed to accelerating the transformation of the cocoa supply chain.
  • Mars Wrigley's progress against the goals laid out in the Cocoa for Generations strategy include two notable milestones:
    Unlocking opportunities for women.

Entertainment Lawyer Elsa Ramo of Ramo Law PC Named a Top Woman Lawyer in Southern California

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment law firm Ramo Law PC announced today that its Managing Partner Elsa Ramo has been named to the 2022 "Top 100 Women Lawyers" list by the Daily Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment law firm Ramo Law PC announced today that its Managing Partner Elsa Ramo has been named to the 2022 "Top 100 Women Lawyers" list by the Daily Journal.
  • The annual list recognizes the most accomplished women attorneys practicing in California.
  • She speaks at educational institutions including the American Film Institute (AFI) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and on platforms such as Stage32.
  • Additionally, Ramo regularly supports charities advocating for women in the entertainment industry, such as Women in Media, Women Creating Change, Film Fatales, and Film Independent.

RAMO LAW'S ELSA RAMO NAMED LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL WOMAN OF INFLUENCE

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Entertainment law firm Ramo Law PC announced today that its Managing Partner Elsa Ramo has been selected as an honoree in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Entertainment law firm Ramo Law PC announced today that its Managing Partner Elsa Ramo has been selected as an honoree in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys.
  • Ramo "dedicates substantial time to mentoring women through various organizations such as PEFA," says the publication.
  • Ramo founded the Professional Entertainment Female Attorneys (PEFA) organization to help bring women in the industry together.
  • The firm provides experienced legal services to optimize its clients' financial, legal and business position in the financing, production and exploitation of their content.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Launches “Come In, Let’s Talk” Podcast

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today launched Come In, Lets Talk, a podcast series of candid, groundbreaking conversations with senior women executives who discuss their personal experiences climbing the corporate ranks and offer inspiration and specific guidance for anyone aspiring to a senior leadership position.

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  • Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today launched Come In, Lets Talk, a podcast series of candid, groundbreaking conversations with senior women executives who discuss their personal experiences climbing the corporate ranks and offer inspiration and specific guidance for anyone aspiring to a senior leadership position.
  • Episode 2: Rachel Wilson Using Your Voice, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Wealth Managements Head of Data Security and Infrastructure Risk
    Episode 3: Lisa Golia Finding Balance, Managing Director, Head of Strategic Services for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
    Episode 4: Margaret Flynn-Martin Advancing Careers Through Relationships, Managing Director, Head of Relationship Management for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
    Episode 5: Rosalie Berman Building a High-Performance Team, Managing Director, Head of Reinvestment at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
    Episode 6: Liz Dennis Leading with Vision, Managing Director, Head of Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley
    Episode 7: Ileana Musa Influencing to Create Change, Managing Director, Head of International Banking and Lending at Morgan Stanley
    Episode 8: Kara Underwood Season Wrap & Personal Brand, Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent
    Im continually impressed that the women of our Firm share ideas, support each other and find moments to connect - in ways that are really special and generous, said Andy Saperstein, Co-President of Morgan Stanley.
  • These conversations felt personal and surprising, said the host of Come In, Lets Talk, Stacie Hoffmeister, Managing Director, Head of Home Office Talent and Diversity.
  • Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.

Vinson & Elkins Hires Deborah Martin Owens as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinson & Elkins today announced that Deborah Martin Owens has joined the firm as its global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I).

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinson & Elkins today announced that Deborah Martin Owens has joined the firm as its global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I).
  • "Vinson & Elkins' energy and openness to innovation surrounding its DE&I structure has been front and center in all of my conversations with the firm," said Martin Owens.
  • from Hofstra University School of Law, Martin Owens spent nearly 12 years as an attorney for Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
  • For more than a century, Vinson & Elkins has provided outstanding client service across important industries that drive the global economy.

CASETiFY Releases Fourth Annual Her Impact Matters Collection for International Women's Day

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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The collection joins the brand's running initiative, CASETiFY Cares, which pairs product launches with charitable causes.

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  • The collection joins the brand's running initiative, CASETiFY Cares, which pairs product launches with charitable causes.
  • For its fourth annual Her Impact Matters collection, CASETiFY spotlights a collective of all-female artists, introducing new designs and fan-favorite artwork to its signature accessories.
  • Designs in the collection uphold both CASETiFY and Equality Now's mission of inclusivity and the right to self-expression, while also providing inspiration for the campaign's creative direction.
  • The Her Impact Matters collection is available to shop today on www.casetify.com , with products shipping to supporters worldwide.

Docu-Real TV Series "Awakening Giants" Produced by Legacy Life Productions to Premiere on October 10th on Vimeo as Part of a 3-Day Virtual Event Designed to Inspire Change in Humanity

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Along the journey they band together, and learn to trust themselves, and each other as they awaken and transform before the eyes of the audience.

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  • Along the journey they band together, and learn to trust themselves, and each other as they awaken and transform before the eyes of the audience.
  • Our mission is to produce positive, impactful media that truly changes the lives of both our viewers, cast members, and the world."
  • The episodes of "Awakening Giants" take the viewer through a lean-in experience as they witness a new model for leadership.
  • Spryte Loriano is a visionary humanitarian, a conscious business and media producer, who has helped transform thousands of lives around the world.