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STAFF | RECENT EVENTS | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Staff

Anne Kelly, Director
Amber Hill, Major Gifts Officer
Miesha Cowart, Development Coordinator

The Southern California Regional Office is grateful for the support of its local Board of Directors and an army of volunteers.

Upcoming Events

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2009 UNICEF Ball co-chairs Ghada Irani and Bryan Lourd with George Clooney and U.S. Fund President and CEO, Caryl Stern.

Los Angeles UNICEF Snowflake Ball

The UNICEF Ball is one of the most notable black-tie galas in Los Angeles, bringing together prominent philanthropists, celebrities, and community leaders to support UNICEF’s mission of saving children’s lives. Join us this year as we honor the Medavoy Family on December 8 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Recent Events

Playlist with the A-List

On Tuesday, May 17, Co-Chairs Desiree Gruber and Christina Zilber hosted an evening of unplugged, outrageous karaoke at Playlist with the A-List to raise funds for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.  The event will included hilarious entertainment, cocktails, and a horde of surprises as the event transforms into a musical game. 

Saving Children: Protecting Children from Exploitation and Abuse

On May 19, 2010 Susan Bissell, UNICEF Chief of Child Protection, shared her first-hand experiences in a compelling presentation to 40 guests. The event, held at the West Los Angeles-Westwood, helped educate the attendees to the harsh realities faced by many vulnerable children. From sexual trafficking and armed conflict to hazardous physical labor and early marriage, Susan provided a unique perspective on how these children's lives are threatened and the many ways in which UNICEF is responding.

Saving Children is a Speaker's Series featuring dynamic luncheon presentations by internationally recognized individuals whose professional endeavors are on the forefront of UNICEF's mission to do whatever it takes to save a child.

Previous presenters in the Saving Children Series include:

• Children at Risk in China: Lisa See, best-selling author of Shanghai Girls
• Children's Issues in India: Anil Kapoor, actor, Slumdog Millionaire
• Why Do They Run Away: Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey
• Water is Key: Gil Garcetti, former LA County District Attorney and urban photographer

For more information on Saving Children: A Speaker's Series, please contact Miesha Cowart at 310-277-7608 or mcowart@unicefusa.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

U.S. Fund for UNICEF volunteers have played a vital role in helping advance global change since our inception in 1947. Volunteers are essential to the Southern California Regional Office in the areas of fundraising, education and advocacy.

To learn more about all of UNICEF's volunteer opportunities — including Youth Action, Advocacy, UNICEF's Campus Initiative and Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF — visit www.unicefusa.org/volunteer or email volunteer@unicefusa.org.

Internships

College students assist the Los Angeles office with administrative and research projects. Additionally, interns are provided opportunities to assist with local special events. Internships are quarterly assignments and may be completed for approved course credit. For more information, please contact Miesha Cowart, Development Coordinator at 310.277.7608 or mcowart@unicefusa.org.

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