Women United is a global, growing force of more than 70,000 women dedicated to creating a world of opportunity for all members of the community. In addition to providing support through funding, Women United members lend their voices in key United Way initiatives.
Recognition in the community as a philanthropic leader
The Women’s March Breakfast
Women United hosts a breakfast rally prior to the annual Women’s March in Los Angeles, bringing together an assembly of women and allies so that no one marches alone. Attendees hear from influential female leaders and prepare for the march with poster- and button-making stations.
Empower(her) – Empowered Women Empower Women
This special evening event celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of different female voices and strengthens support for women through the power of storytelling.
Feminine Hygiene Kit Assembly Day
Did you know that over 16,000 women are homeless in Los Angeles County? Women United hosts an annual Feminine Hygiene Kit Assembly Day where volunteers gather to make kits containing feminine hygiene products that benefit our female neighbors suffering from homelessness.
Ama Neel, Co-Chair
Director, Medical Management
Health Net
Betsy Monahan
Director of HR and Compliance,
IHerb, Inc.
Caroline Abadjian
Prinicipal | Risk & Financial Advisory/Technology and Media & Entertainment
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Celeste Ahl, Co-Chair
Associate
Alston & Bird, LLP
Cynthia Torres
Senior Business Development Officer
UPS Capital
Deborah W. Lee
Dee Dee Owens, Co-Chair
Partner
KPMG
Elaine Vilchez
Manufacturing Manager
Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
Erika Anderson
Regional Director
The Slate Group
J Lee Braly, Chair
Jamia Bigalow, Co-Chair
Katy Stark
First Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development
East West Bank
Kristina Dixon, Co-Chair
Director of Finance
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Lulit Solomon
Marketing Consultant
Lynn Forese
Sr. Practice Director
Resources Global Professionals
Rebecca Lohrey, Co-Chair
Audit & Assurance, Senior Manager Retail/Consumer Products
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Renee Fraser
President & CEO
Fraser Communications