When SI Los Angeles started to search for a new investment manager for our accounts, we were referred to Jennifer Embler at Ameriprise Financial because one of her fields of interest is women’s empowerment. When Jennifer was introduced to Soroptimists, she immediately knew she wanted to become a member! How perfect is that? Jennifer grew […]
Joan D. Johnson Graduate Fellowship Award Applications open NOW!
Applications are open NOW for the 2023-2024 Joan Johnson Graduate Fellowship Award in the amount of $3500. Download the application here: https://www.soroptimist-losangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fellowship-Application-2023-2024-fillable.pdf. See our Graduate Fellowship page for more information. If you have any questions, please contact us at Fellowship@Soroptimist-LosAngeles.org. A little bit about Joan D. Johnson As a treasured member of SI of Los […]
Dr. Ginger Cole Women of Distinction tickets on sale
Business Life Magazine is honored to recognize our own Dr. Ginger Cole as this year’s Women of Distinction at the 33rd Annual Women Achievers Awards and Leadership Symposium Friday October 27, 2023. They take pride in being able to recognize outstanding women that make a positive impact in our communities. Along with our 2023 Women […]
Our club is ready to shake it this year!
SI of Los Angeles held our annual planning retreat on August 19th. We were generously hosted by Sacred Heart High School. It was so fun seeing everyone (either in person or in zoom) after our summer hiatus! We increased the fun by holding a silly hat contest, which was won hand (heads?) down by Janet […]
Joan D. Johnson Fellowship Award Applications opening soon
Applications will open soon for the 2023-2024 Joan Johnson Fellowship Award in the amount of $3500. Awardees must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution of higher education and reside in Los Angeles County, California. Preference will be given to applicants who have faced obstacles in pursuing their education (e.g., poverty, racism, […]
Dream It, Be It!
The committee for the Dream It, Be It program, “Career Support for Girls gives girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals, empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse,” is busy working on the next event. The committee is comprised of Lessie Caballero, Jerry Durham, Charlotte Lerchenmuller, Amy […]
Visiting Soroptimists
One of the most enjoyable things about being a Soroptimist is meeting people from all over the world. SI of Los Angeles recently had the opportunity to meet Astrid Oldekop, President of SI Düsseldorf-Königsallee. Astrid, along with Guzin Advan, a long-time friend from SI Izmir, joined SI Los Angeles club members Jessica Washington, Vanessa Collins, […]
Soroptimist House Reunion Sep-9
In 1947, due to a continued housing shortage, Soroptimist International of Los decided to found a residential house in Los Angeles to help international students as well as be an international gesture of goodwill. As stated by club member Alida H. Dyson, “believing the hope of the world lives in education, our members have faith […]
SILA maintained residence housing for students at USC from 1949 through 1994
Soroptimist International of Los Angeles maintained residence housing for students at USC from 1949 through 1994. Club members also contributed furnishings and provided mentorship to our residents. Alumni of the Soroptimist House recently hosted a reunion and I was honored to be invited as a representative of Soroptimist International of Los Angeles (more on the […]
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