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Marilyn Lane and Valerie Buck on Equine Assisted Therapy

In the middle of last century, a Colombian neuropsychiatrist named Dr. Caycedo started synthesizing his years of studying yoga, Zen Buddhist meditation, relaxation theory, hypnosis, phenomenology and traditional medical study. He wanted to create a simple tool that people could use in their daily lives, a way to combat stress, disease, and other mind-body complaints. He called his new discipline Sophrology, and defined it as a science of consciousness in harmony. Sophrology is now established and well-accepted throughout Europe, used widely in medicine, sports, education, prenatal care, the corporate world, and the arts. But it’s just starting to be known here in the U.S. After practicing for ten years in France, certified Sophrologist Veronique Benchimol now practices in San Diego, CA, USA. Sophrology involves exercises in breathing, dynamic relaxation, meditation, concentration and movement, all meant to reduce stress and promote well-being. It is, essentially, a relaxation technique that allows you to develop, in at least fifteen minutes a day, a profound sense of well-being. http://CaliforniaSophrology.com

Thursday May 9 2013 Speakers: Veronique Benchimol - Optimal Health and Well Being Through Sophrology Co-Presenter: San Diego French American Chamber of Commerce Location: Alborz Middle Eastern Restaurant, 2672 Del Mar Heights Rd, 92014 in Del Mar Heights Village Shopping Center, just west of Fwy 5

Executive Director (and Women's International Center Living Legacy) Ashley Gardner, Anne Hoiberg, Dr. Sue Gonda and Founding Mothers gave a moving verbal history of the evolution of the Women's Museum of California. From 1983 until 1997, Mary Mashcal assembled an extensive collection of memorabilia and aritifacts, filling virtually every room of her Golden Hill home with historic documents, banners, posters, and books. Mary and others also reached out into the community, offering lectures on women's history to school children, professional and social organizations, and community groups. In 1995, at the urging of family and friends, Mary opened her home to the public and held exhibitions of her vast collection.The WMC is a co-founder and sponsor of the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame. We collaborate with dozens of women's and girl's organizations and agencies throughout San Diego. In 2011, we changed our name to the Women’s Museum of California with the tag line “preserving the past…inspiring the future”. We are now located at the NTC at Liberty Station in Point Loma. http://womensmuseumca.org

Friday March 29 2013 Speakers: Founding Mothers of the Women's Museum of California: It's the Museum's Birthday! Co-Presenter: Women's Museum of California Location: Women's Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd #104 San Diego, CA 92106 (Liberty Station in Point Loma, off of Rosecrans)

Kirin Amiling Macapugay, MSW - Moderator

Kirin serves as a Commissioner for the California Commission on Asian Pacific Islander Affairs and is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Operation Samahan. She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management from San Diego State University, focusing on program development, resource development, and community relations. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). She also serves on the boards for the San Diego Association of Fundraising Professionals, Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence, BIBAK San Diego, Kalingas North America Network, and is an adviser for the National Asian Pacific Women’s Forum San Diego Chapter. She is a member of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce as well as the nonpartisan Black American Political Association of California.

PANELISTS

Amanda Solomon Amorao, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Asian & Pacific Studies Program, SDSU
Executive Director, Kuya Ate Mentorship Program

Amanda Solomon Amorao received her Ph.D. in Literature in 2011 from the University of California at San Diego. She specializes in Asian Pacific American literature generally and Filipino American cultural studies specifically. Currently, she is a lecturer in the Asian and Pacific Studies Program at San Diego State University, but has been associate faculty at UC San Diego's Literature and Ethnic Studies Departments as well as lecturer in the Critical Gender Studies and Humanities Programs. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Kuya Ate Mentorship Program, a non-profit educational organization focused on intergenerational mentorship, social justice, and bringing critical Filipino American Studies to the local San Diego community.

Anne S. Bautista, Esq.
Legal Program Director
ACCESS, Inc.

Ms. Anne S. Bautista is the Legal Program Director for the VAWA Legal Program. She is an immigration attorney specializing in representing immigrant victims of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). She began the VAWA Legal Program at Access, Inc. in 1998 and has successfully represented thousands of women and children under VAWA. Ms. Bautista is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at California Western School of Law (CWSL) teaching two courses: Women and Immigration Law, a course which takes a critical look at the effect of immigration laws and policies on women immigrating to the United States, and the Immigration Seminar and Clinical Field Placement: Helping Victims of Domestic Violence. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from the University of California at Berkeley. Ms. Bautista has received numerous awards for her work on behalf of victims and survivors and has trained both advocates and students on the protections available to immigrant victims under VAWA.

Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D.
Public Relations Professor, SDSU
Consultant in Public Relations Research & Strategy

Dr. Sha’s primary research program combines theories of mathematical physics with public relations scholarship. Her other research areas include cultural identity, international public relations, activism and gender. Dr. Sha’s scholarly work has been published in Journal of Public Relations Research, Public Relations Review, Public Relations Journal, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, and Journal of Promotion Management, as well as various book chapters. In the San Diego community, Dr. Sha is active in the Public Relations Society of America, in the Union of Pan-Asian Communities, and in Parent Teacher Associations at the school, school district, county and state levels. Nationally, Dr. Sha served the Public Relations Society of America as the 2010-2011 chair of the National Committee on Work, Life & Gender. Currently, she chairs the research work group of the Universal Accreditation Board, which oversees the world’s largest certification program in public relations.

Valerie Ooka Pang, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Teacher Education, SDSU

Valerie Ooka Pang is a professor in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She has published eight books such as Multicultural Education: A Caring-centered, Reflective Approach (2nd ed, 2010) and Struggling To Be Heard: The Unmet Needs of Asian American Children with L. Cheng (1998). In addition, Dr. Pang has published in various journals including Educational Researcher, Harvard Educational Review, The Kappan, The Journal of Teacher Education, Action in Teacher Education, and Social Education. Professor Pang has consulted with organizations such as Sesame Street, Family Communications (Producers of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood), and Scott Foresman.

Yến Lê Espiritu, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Ethnic Studies, University of California, San Diego

Originally from Vietnam, Yen Le Espiritu is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, San Diego. She has published widely on Asian American panethnicity, gender and migration, and U.S. colonialism and wars in Asia. She is completing a book on the politics of commemoration of the Vietnam War.

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum San Diego (NAPAWF-SD) & Women's International Center Co-Present Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Women/Womyn in Academia Panel

Thursday, September 26, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bamboo Lounge in Hillcrest 1475 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92103

https://www.facebook.com/NapawfSanDiegoChapter

Ms. Sandra Brower is an Attorney specializing in environmental law and all aspects of real estate litigation. Ms. Brower specializes in eminent domain litigation for both public entities and private owners. She is expert in all aspects of real estate litigation, including inverse condemnation, land use and planning, environmental, contract disputes, broker liability, construction defects, title and boundary disputes, and title insurance matters. Ms. Brower has appeared before city and county administrative boards, tried lengthy and complex cases in both state and federal courts, and appeared before the California and United States Supreme Courts. She has tried several landmark cases involving environmental, land use and condemnation matters which have resulted in published appellate opinions.

"Robynne French is an 11-yr-old M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records recording artist who sang at our luncheon." www.mandaterecords.com

Bio: Robynne French is a 11 year-old singing sensation who is the youngest artist ever to sign to the M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Record label. This hometown girl who has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do is known and admired for her big heart and even bigger voice. Robynne has been wowing audiences since she was 5 years old after she told her mother that she wanted to sing and use her voice to changea and inspire the world.

Marisa Ugarte Executive Director of the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition
Subject: In accordance with Women's History Month -- Raising Awareness about BiLateral Human Trafficking: New and Tougher Laws to help Prevent Human Trafficking Globally and Locally
More About Marisa Ugarte: In her role as the Executive Director of the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, Marisa Ugarte brings more than 20 years of experience in advocacy for exploited men, women and children, and in assisting and at-risk youth. With a Masters degree (equivalent) in social work and psychology, Ms. Ugarte spent three years developing social services programs in Tijuana, Mexico. Ms. Ugarte is founder of the Binational Crisis Line in Tijuana, as well as the Domestic Violence Crisis Center for the Sistema Nacional para el Desarollo Integral de la Familia, Tijuana (DIF Tijuana). Ms. Ugarte continues to be an advisor to DIF and to the Civil Protection and Disaster Crisis Prevention Program in Mexico. Read more

Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, MD is a board-certified gynecologist who had a successful medical practice in San Diego from 1982 to 2005. She is the CEO and Founder of Dr. Carolle's Wellness and Retreat Center of San Diego. She has also begun the Health Through Communications Foundation Angels for Haiti Project (www.healththroughcommunications.org & www.angelsforhaiti.org/blog) that supports women and children globally by keeping education and wellness as their priorities. In addition to being a celebrated doctor, healer, and educator, she has authored over 12 books including Life's Lessons from Grandma and has received countless honors including ABC's Channel 10 Community Leadership Award and the Bob Marley Peace Award.

Born in France, Ms. Flacassier has worked in the language industry for many years and has over 10 years experience as a senior manager for several localization & translation companies. Over the years, she has helped a large number of US companies with their international expansion into foreign markets. She graduated with a MA in English studies (including translation and linguistics) from the University of Nice (France) in 1998 and with an MBA in International Business from National University (USA) in 2005. She is Chief Operations Officer at Beat Babel, a company that specializes in professional translation (especially for websites) to help companies maintain an international profile. Her diverse cultural background and industry experience helps her find creative solutions to business challenges. Her personal motto is inspired by Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world".