Normally, event planner extraordinaire Jordi Stringfellow, owner of Pasadena-based Jordi & Co Events, always starts her process the same way. Whether it’s a glittering gala, lavish wedding or child’s birthday party, she works tirelessly with her client to create a vision, then turns to her long list of premiere event and party resources to assemble…
Leadership Pasadena will celebrate its 20th anniversary at a luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the beautiful Caltech Athenaeum. Dr. Sarah Smith Orr, the founding chair of Leadership Pasadena and a nationally known expert on leadership development, will give a presentation and interact with four prominent leaders from Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area….
Leadership Pasadena (LP) recently announced its officers and committee chairs for the 2019-2020 year of operations. Josh Driskell continues as Board Chair, joined by Co-Vice Chairs Carla Buigues and Mary Spellman, Ed. D., and Treasurer Manuel Carmona and Secretary Kristen Jones. Heading up LP’s various committees will be Patti Traglio, Louis Teran, Phyllis Lynes, Heather…
By Linda Taubenreuther There are many highly talented event planners in LA. And then there’s Peggy Kelley of Timeless Celebrations. Long before readers of Pasadena Weekly named her Best Event Planner two years running (2017 and 2018), Peggy’s work had been dropping jaws among jittery brides and big-time event committees all over the San Gabriel…
Leadership Pasadena (LP) announced the appointment of Corey Castillo to the Leadership Pasadena Board of Directors to advise LP on strategic partnerships between LP and corporate organizations in the San Gabriel Valley. “With a passion for both the art of leadership and the City of Pasadena, I consider it a privilege to advise on LP’s…
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse hosted military veterans and guests for the Welcome Reception for the 2019 Leadership Pasadena’s (LP) Community Leadership Course for Veterans treating all to delicious foods and beverages. “Thanks to Ruth’s Chris Pasadena, we can honor our veterans with a very special welcome to show them how honored we are they are joining…
Leadership Pasadena (LP) is accepting applications for the Community Leadership Course for Veterans™ (CLCV™) beginning on May 6, 2019. This course fills a gap in current military to civilian transitional programs for veterans. The course does not duplicate any existing programs but compliments and supplements the many re-entry and transitional programs in place. This six-month…
Leadership Pasadena (LP) is honored to announce Joe Lumarda has joined the Leadership Pasadena’s Advisory Council. Joe is a Senior VP and Investment Counselor for Capital Group Private Client Services. Prior to joining the Capital Group, Joe served the community as VP for development, executive VP and COO of the California Community Foundation. Joe is…
