Soroptimist Radio  

December brings the spirit of giving out in most of us. This month we will talk about women as powerful players in philanthropic giving. Join us for our conversation with Deb McKinnon, Soroptimist and co-founder of the International Theos Foundation and Andrea Pactor, Associate Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute.


Deb McKinnon




Andrea Pactor

Join us and as we mark November as National Adoption Month by looking into the plight of girls in China. Guests will be Darlene Friedman, adoptive mother and author of Star of the Week: A Story of Love, Adoption, and Brownies with Sprinkles, Beth Nonte Russell, author of Forever Lily, an account of her unexpected adoption of an infant from China and co-founder of the Golden Phoenix Foundation, and Dr. Jane Liedtke, founder of Our Chinese Daughters Foundation.



Darlene Friedman


Beth Nonte Russell


Dr. Jane A. Liedtke

Join us and we’ll welcome Soroptimist International of the Americas 2009-2010 president Cathy Standiford to talk about her role with Soroptimist and the power of taking risks. Formerly the assistant manager of the City of Santa Ana, Standiford is also a member of the Preparing the Next Generation Task Force for the League of California Cities.


Cathy Standiford

Join us one-on-one with Soroptimist International of the Americas Executive Director Leigh Wintz as she shares her journey to top female executive on an international association that literally spans the globe.

We'll segue into a discussion on the field of association management and its viability for entry to 'C' level professionals (contemplating potential careers.

Anne Blouin, CAE, Chief Learning Officer and Catherine Lux, Program Director, Career Services and Endorsed Programs will join us from the organization at the forefront of association leadership -- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE & The Center).

Today we'll welcome Soroptimist International of the Americas president Alice Wells to tell you about our phenomenal organization.

She oversees strategic planning and program development for the Soroptimist organization and has held a number of leadership positions in her nearly 30 years of volunteer service. Alice is also a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the International Reading Association.

Then, we'll be joined by our special guest Linda Joy Goldner. After 27 years of managing her own graphic design office, she is returning to school and transitioning into a new realm and passion of healthcare chaplaincy. Linda is also the designer behind our wonderful Live Your Dream logo.

We'll wrap up with Renee Gordon, Vice President Client Relations at CEO Chef in California. She's a high performing real estate broker, past consultation for Donald Trump International in Australia, and a successful entrepreneur. She will also present at the Soroptimist Women's Leadership Institute in Chicago July 3-4. She stops by to talk about what attendees can expect at her workshops.