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FEATURE 2012 Night of Stars The Luminaries WALL STREET NEVER SLEEPS 3 RTW COLLECTIONS Certainly not during Night of Stars Trend Report, Spring Summer 2011

5 RISING STARS Shine at 15th Annual Awards Ceremony

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Chair 3 Katie Kretschmer Editor / Contributing Writer 4

Co-Chair Wendy D'Amico, Creative Consultant

Committee Nancy Jeffries, Contributing Writer Stacy Lomman, Contributing Writer Diana Dolling Ross, Contributing Writer

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1. Beauty awardee François Nars with presenter Isabella Rossellini 5 Graphic Design 2. Humanitarian awardee Lauren Lauren with presenter Debora DeCarlo, DDC Graphics 3. Superstars Steve Sadove and Ronald Frasch for Saks with presenter Oscar de la Renta 4. Fashion Provocateur Daphne Guinness with presenter Valerie Steele 5. Architecture awardee Robin Klehr Avia accepting for Arthur Gensler with presenter Cindy Allen 6. The Ferragamo family accepted the Legend Award for Wanda Ferragamo from Kate Betts

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picked up the corporate leadership trophy. The Welcomed in an enthusiastic outburst of applause, beauty award went to François Nars of Nars Oscar de la Renta presented the superstar award to Cosmetics, presented by beauty personified, Saks Fifth Avenue. The twin crystal trophies were Isabella Rossellini; the architecture award went to accepted by Steve Sadove and Ron Frasch (SFA’s Arthur Gensler. In a new category, Daphne CEO and president, respectively), Sadove declaring Guinness, some of whose scrutiny-worthy clothes “I love that the Saks team is here being recognized.” were on view at the Museum at FIT, was recognized And why not, indeed, the store having emerged as the “fashion provocateur” she most definitely is. beyond intact after battling through tough economic A particularly tender moment saw newlywed David times. Undeterred by frog-strangling rain and Occupy Wall Lauren present his wife, Lauren, with Street, which forced some taxis and limos to drop off the humanitarian award as he explained that due As the evening of red carpet glitz and glamour came passengers two blocks away, the glitterati picked its to her FEED bags, meals have been provided to to a close, revelers grabbed up their goody bags, soggy way into Cipriani 55 Wall Street for FGI’s 28th more than 60 million school children. And, bringing always a feature attraction, and headed out, many annual Night of Stars gala. Nearly 500 of the indus- the room to its feet, Massimo Ferragamo, Giovanna perhaps wondering, “next year, will it be me?” try elite — designers, retailers and journalists — Gentile Ferragamo and Ferrucio Ferragamo accept- assembled to cheer for “The Luminaries,” men and ed the legend award on behalf of family matriarch women who have made significant contributions to Wanda Ferragamo, widow of the iconic Salvatore, –– Wendy D'Amico Creative Consultant, [email protected] design and culture. MC Simon Doonan started the truly legendary in so many ways. evening off on a somber-for-Simon note with an ode to those lost to AIDS, saying, “Let’s always speak The Lord & Taylor Fashion Oracle Award (the retailer their names and pass on their legacies.” was the event’s lead sponsor) was presented by L&T president and CEO Brendan Hoffman to the very Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Raf Simons of tall and very well turned-out Knicks player, Amar’e Jil Sander and Giambattista Valli were honored with Stoudemire, who has, as Hoffman pointed out, fashion star awards while Andrew Rosen of Theory “brought such a sense of style to .”

7. Fashion Star Raf Simons with presenter 8. Lord & Taylor Fashion Oracle Amar’e Stoudemire with presenter Brendan Hoffman 9. Corporate Leadership honoree Andrew Rosen with presenter Sally Singer 10. Fashion Star Giambattista Valli with Jessica Biel 11. Fashion Stars Kate & Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte with presenter Edwin Enniful

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2 THE FASHION GROUP FOUNDATION PRESENTS SPRING / SUMMER 2012

TREND OVERVIEW BY MARYLOU

NEW YORK • LONDON • MILAN • PARIS

Margaret Hayes, president of The Fashion Group International, welcomed panelists and guests to the Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear trend overview presentation and panel discussion, held November 9, 2011, at New York’s ALENTINO GUCCI LOUIS VUITTON GUCCI V Time-Life Building. Hayes ISAAC MIZRAHI thanked Mary Lou Luther, FGI’s creative director, for her script and narration of the overview, as well as panelists Ikram Goldman, owner of Ikram, ; Elizabeth Kanfer, accessories fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue; Jane Larkworthy, beauty director at W; Scott Schuman, blogger and journalist for The Sartorialist; and designer Isaac Mizrahi, moderator, for their participation in the presentation. From left: Panelists Elizabeth Kanfer, of Saks and Ikram Goldman She also acknowledged the support of the event’s sponsors, LIM College, Ecco Domani Wines of Italy, Couture details were strong, with beadwork and M.A.C., Fekkai, and Première Vision, which provid- embroidery at Valentino, and a stunning homage to ed additional trend reports. She then introduced the haute couture from Sarah Burton for Alexander presentation, which began on an upbeat note to the Mary Lou Luther, Creative Director of The McQueen. Knife pleats, accordion pleats, inverted tune of “I Want To Be Happy,” a fitting backdrop to Fashion Group International. pleats, cluster pleats and more were part of the the glories of the past, reinvented on the runway. Skirts, of any and all lengths; jackets, roomy, couture looks in the collections, with standouts sleeveless or drawstring; and pants––lean––flared, being Sonia Rykiel’s pleated coats in four colors, Color, Brights and Black and White wide legged, high-rise or newly cropped, looked and Viktor & Rolf’s homage to the pleat: a 16-foot fresh for spring. Evening celebrated the 150th Art Deco, fusion prints, tiers of chili peppers à la dress that functioned as a curtain opening their anniversary of the tuxedo, which was elegantly Dolce & Gabbana and an escape to the bygone eras runway show. The peplum made a return at reinterpreted by in an all-white of the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s set Vera Wang on coats and corsets; Thakoon also version. the stage for an afternoon of nostalgia, with an emphasized hips with puffing layers of fabric. unexpected twist. Prints were key, including floral Fashion Goes 3-D hothouse peonies by Isaac Mizrahi, surreal prints, Lace, whether Chantilly, Venetian or Brussels, was Fabrics adorned with feathers “tickled the fancy of scarf prints at Pucci and Ferragamo, photo prints fashion’s “sweet spot,” said Luther, who noted its many designers this year,” said Luther, as did glitter from Betsey Johnson, and seahorses and starfish delicacy and refinement; crochet, macramé and and glaze, with mirror-like reflective fabrics, sequins distinguished Versace. Bursts of tangerine, (said to openwork fabrics also added interest—at Oscar de and beads. Norma Kamali added a new dimension be an American designers’ favorite color, according la Renta, McQueen and Erdem. Fabrics ran the in the form of 3-D fashion. The audience donned to a Pantone survey), lemon zest brights from Jason gamut, from Guesquière’s color blocks and fabric specially provided 3-D glasses to get the full impact Wu, and chalky pastels from L’Wren Scott were all joinings, with intarsia and collages; and satin, of Kamali’s models twirling down the runway in part of the diverse color scene from the runways. organza, sheers and shiny specchio silks lighting up the selections for evening. There were also glistening, reflective gowns. Also significant were cultural influences, time hand––airbrushed latex effects, shredded cello- traveling and tribal prints, in evidence everywhere phane and Marc Jacobs’ plastic-studded metal Luther’s “Sea Change” segment showed the from Missoni to Karan, as well as Michael Kors, who eyelets. influence of scuba and surf-inspired designs, with took everyone on an African Safari. Ombré petals, sea nymphs and sea goddesses imparting their own birds and animals brought nature into the mix, with The bra and the bandeau showed that underwear blend of marine magic on surf-like clothing designs, birds also flocking at Carolina Herrera, Reed Krakoff was indeed outerwear, as designed by Anna Sui, as well as accessories. Shoes, featuring wedges, and Suno. Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Betsey Johnson and Nina pumps and loafers; handbags with chains, fur or Ricci, with a nod to the godfather of the bullet bra, beadwork, the scarf bag by Lauren or the matching Nicholas Guesquière brought a new take on Jean Paul Gaultier. Knitwear with Picasso imagery, bag and outfit, set new standards; while pearls in the ’s structured looks, with space between leather for tops, skirts and coats, and a new take on hair, à la Chanel, and vintage-inspired jewelry, were the clothes and the body, and looser, slouchier the shirt—now segueing into a dress, at Hilfiger, or standouts at Oscar de la Renta, Prada and Lauren. garments by Yeohlee explored the architecture of a draped, skirted shirtdress at Doo-Ri, gave the style space. an unexpected twist. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 3 THE FASHION GROUP FOUNDATION PRESENTS SPRING / SUMMER 2012

BEST BETS:

Color: Brights, Whites, Chalky Pastels • Prints: Geos, Fusion, Florals, Photo Prints.

Pleats • Couture Touches • Sport • Ease • Lace • Full Skirts • The Wedge

The Loafer • The Smaller Day Bag • The Bag That Matches The Clothes

Vintage-Looking Jewelry • Pearls, Crosses.

Hair and Makeup “Where is the fashion capital now?” asked Mizrahi. Goldman ventured to say, “I love coming to New Retro references were in the air for hair and York, but I think each place plays a role in the look.” makeup, with dominant brows, a la Brooke Shields, Kanfer said, “Paris and Milan, from a buying or shaped and refined brows, by Pat McGrath for standpoint are key. I agree that there’s no one Prada. Midnight-blue eyelids at Rodarte and Art capital; each city moves us forward.” Goldman Deco black lids at Gucci offset the high voltage added, “I’m more excited when I go to Paris,” while Crayola colors at Narciso Rodriguez and Thakoon. Schuman said he was really impressed with Paintbrushed hair and wet-look waves were popular Moscow. “They have their own aesthetic, the young at Alexander Wang, and sleek wet chignons shined shops, the kids shopping there. It’s the whole feel,” at Chanel. There were also beehives and bouffants, he said. Goldman added, “These shows should be reminiscent of Kim Novak; messy low buns, French all over the world, in China, in Turkey…” twists, teased hair and scarlet lips offered by Jason Wu. Queried about the new role models in fashion, the panelists conceded that were so many people now, Luther’s best bets: bright colors, whites and chalky and according to Schuman, there is so much pastels; floral and photo prints; pleats and couture access to information about them, “It’s never as said. Elizabeth Kanfer spoke of the relationship touches, sport looks, full skirts; wedge shoes and good as the dream.” Clearly, the days of the Grace between the consumer and retailer. “We start the loafers; the smaller day bag and the bag that Kelly are over. When asked about what they season with a blank canvas and want to be matches the clothes; vintage looking jewelry, pearls think is bad in fashion now, the panelists reached a inspired. For so many seasons it’s been platforms and crosses. consensus. “I miss the fantasy, the mystery,” said for shoes. I think the shoes will be downplayed Goldman. “I’d like to see it not so overexposed. It soon, and it will go to bags. I think we will see a Mizrahi Poses The Questions used to be like Christmas, but I don’t get that feeling return to the ‘it’ bag,” she said. anymore. Obviously, when we get something Following the filmed runway presentation, Luther exciting that translates to the consumer that is great. introduced moderator Isaac Mizrahi, calling him an In response to Mizrahi’s question about how fashion Like the way I felt in Rick Owens’ boots,” she said. irrepressible designer, known to have drawn fashion influences the beauty market, Jane Larkworthy said, designs in his Bible at Yeshiva school in Brooklyn, “Sometimes I think the hair and makeup are too Schuman added, “Yes, it’s so product––driven as well a consummate costume designer, writer and loud and can take away from the clothes. But with now.” Mizrahi added his thoughts on the runway: actor with an eye for pleasure in fashion and Thakoon and Narciso, the great makeup looks were “The girls on the runways look overstyled,” he said, beyond. Luther cited a quote from Mizrahi, which a great show. I don’t eat, sleep and breathe beauty, with Larkworthy adding, “I’d like to see the celebri- showed a side of Mizrahi that revealed his intention but I loved the hair at Céline, and the makeup at ties dress themselves. It should be who you are.” in design: “I want to address the idea of pleasure. Erdum. I especially liked the matte Goldman extolled the looks of Isabel Toledo’s Am I wrong?” red lip.” clothes, saying, “When I go to any black-tie event I go to Isabel Toledos’ clothes.” With that, Mizrahi launched into the first question, “At the end of the day, the clothes have to stand on asking what the panelists thought were the biggest their own,” said Goldman. “The shows may be –Nancy Jeffries influences of the season, and eliciting a response great, for example, Chanel does a great show, with Contributing Editor, [email protected] from Ikram Goldman, who acknowledged not only great clothes, and I’m so grateful to be a part of ladylike looks and vintage fashion, but androgynous that, but the show itself doesn’t influence my buy at styling as well. “The androgynous influence was very the end of the day.” Schuman said, “Fashion shows strong this season, but the feeling I got was that will go from overhead expense to a profit center. everything was couture,” she said. “This season was I really don’t think we’re that far away from being so beautiful. The clothes were beautifully made.” able to sell tickets. I’m just looking for something that strikes me, not just the clothes, but the person, For Scott Schuman, distinction entailed an element and the aura of the person. The unique quality of surprise. “There are so many shows. It’s almost of the city in which the shows take place is also like music. It really just has to surprise people,” he important.”

4 Rising Stars Shine at 15th Annual Awards

AND THE WINNER IS… The Fashion Group International, Inc. held its 15th Annual Rising Star Awards on January 26, at New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street, where established Accessories leaders in the fashion and beauty industry Blythe Harris, Stella & Dot celebrated the achievements of today’s innovators. • The awards ceremony, which recognizes the work, Beauty / Fragrance Corporate creativity and passion of emerging talent in the Céline Barel, International Flavors & Fragrances fashion, beauty and design arenas, featured an • impressive line up of presenters and speakers who Beauty / Fragrance Entrepreneur lent their support, experience and enthusiasm to the David and Kavi Moltz, D.S. & Durga event. Accessories Rising Star Blythe Harris for Stella & Dot • with presenter Rami Kashou Fine Jewelry Margaret Hayes, president of FGI, opened the Wendy Brandes festivities and welcomed attendees to the venue. “The Rising Star Awards recognize the creative • individuals drawn from eight categories, including Home / Interior Design accessories, beauty/fragrance corporate, beauty/ Joe Manus, Shiner International fragrance entrepreneur, home/interior design, fine • jewelry, retail, men’s wear and women’s wear. Beyond its importance as an awards program, it Men’s Apparel promotes the development of rising stars, as well as Simon Spurr 6 corporate risk takers in the industry,” she said. • Noting the judging criteria, Hayes acknowledged the Retail importance of FGI members’ votes, and the excep- Vasken Demirjian, Vasken Salon Beauty / Fragrance Corporate tionally competitive nature of this year’s contest. • Rising Star Céline Barel of International Flavors & Fragrances with presenter Emily Dougherty Women’s Apparel Addressing the finalists, Hayes emphasized that, win Misha Nonoo, Nonoo or lose, it’s how they you play the game that counts. Wes Gordon, Wes Gordon “You have submitted outstanding work, showing cre- ativity and skill, and you get high marks for your cre- ativity and passion. Each of you has a gift,” she said. Fine Jewelry Hayes also thanked sponsors bebe, InStyle, Saks Rising Star Wendy Brandes Fifth Avenue, chic.tv and the Movado Group, which with presenter Monica Rich Kosann provided the awards, as well as FGI’s Special Events committee, colleagues and presenters, recognizing that of the eight presenters, three—Thom Browne, Christopher Coleman and Monica Rich Kosann— had themselves been former Rising Star Award recipients. She also graciously acknowledged the keynote speakers, designers Isabel and Ruben Toledo, who were characterized by Amy Rosi, co-chair of the Rising Star committee, as exemplify- ing a marriage of mind, spirit, art and fashion. Beauty / Fragrance Entrepreneur Rising Stars David and Kavi Moltz of D.S. Always a sold-out event, the luncheon and drew an & Durga with presenter Maureen Kelly array of fashion stars this year. was there to cheer for his daughter, Alexandria, and her partner Nary Manivong, who were nominated in the Women’s ready-to-wear category for their line, NAHM. Also in the crowd were Ralph Rucci and fragrance notable Cosimo Policastro, executive vice president of fine fragrances at Givaudan.

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Rising Star Awards

Men's Apparel Women’s Apparel Rising Star Simon Spurr with presenter Rising Stars Misha Nonoo of Nonoo Thom Browne and Wes Gordon of Wes Gordon with presenter Ralph Rucci

Retail Rising Stars Vasken Demirjian for Vasken Salon with presenter Liz Rodbell

Keynote speakers Ruben and Isabel Toledo

Passion and Vision Are Key AND THE WINNER IS… Maureen Kelly, founder of Tarte Cosmetics named the nominees in the Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur Keynote speakers Isabel and Ruben Toledo began by Designer Rami Kashou announced the finalists category: wishing everyone a Happy Dragon New Year, and nominees in the Accessories category: acknowledged Margaret Hayes for her strong vision David and Kavi Moltz for D.S. Durga for a diverse organization that creates a platform to Adriana Castro of Adrian Castro, Michael Sedlacek & Liesa Helfen for Worker B guide individuals in their creativity. Isabel said, Ron Donovan of Ron Donovan Footwear & Kaya Sorhaindo for Six Scents Parfums “Today’s winners are encouraged to keep on doing Accessories, Inc. Kelly Van Gogh for Kelly Van Gogh Hair Colour Cosmetics what they’re doing. Don’t lose sight of what it is you Blythe Harris of Stella & Dot love.” Katherine Kim of Roman and Sunstone And the winner are... David and Kavi Moltz for D.S. & Deborah Sawaf of Thalé Blanc Durga, who expressed his delight with the award saying, For Isabel Toledo, the passion is palpable. “I love the Serra Tucker of Misela, Inc. “We’re the little guys over in Brooklyn, making everything, raw in everything. You’ll have time to refine and edit. Michelle Vale of Michelle Vale and we’re inspired by people like you every day.” An artist should never be afraid to let love loose on Michelle Watson of Mimi & Lu the world. Keep your imagination free of editing,” she • said. Alternating their thoughts and comments, And the winner is... Blythe Harris of Stella & Dot Ruben added, “The raw ideas are your gems. They Interior designer Christopher Coleman named the nomi- are your seeds. But, you have to have patience.” • nees in the home/interior design category: Isabel concurred, “For me, time is a combination of experiences, it is anything but the clock, and as design- Elle magazine’s beauty director Emily Dougherty “Coco” of Cococozy ers we busy ourselves with our mission. Don’t worry named the nominees in the Beauty/Fragrance Tamara Eaton of Tamara Eaton Design about creating identity. We all leave behind a trail that is Corporate category: Joe Manus of Shiner International our design language. It is our packaging.” Ruben continued, “Isabel is the eternal sage. Together we Céline Barel, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. create a cross pollination of ideas. It takes a strong Remi Pulverail of Givaudan Fragrances And the winner is... Joe Manus of Shiner International stomach, but you really need to work and take risks.” Donna Ramanauskas of Robertet Fragrances Isabel concluded with a message of encouragement: Sue Saadat of Nars Cosmetics. “Stay nimble and learn that pragmatism becomes your best friend. In this industry, we’re a speck of And the winner is... Céline Barel, International Flavors sand, and with the help of the sun we shine. & Fragrances, Inc. Remember that your success cannot be measured by anyone else’s standard. Good luck and keep your CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 vision.” 6 Rising Stars Shine at 15th Annual Awards

Rising Star Awards 2010 fine jewelry rising star Monica Rich Kosann Brandes announced the Fine Jewelry nominees:

Wendy Brandes Jessica Kagan Cushman for Jessica Kagan Cushman Studios Yolanda Torrubia & Amaia Torrubia for Torrubia & Torrubia.

And the winner is... Wendy Brandes Brandes thanked her husband for his support, and acknowledged fel- low Rising Star nominee, Stacy Lomman, for designing the red dress she wore for the event, as well as for nominating her for the category. •

In the retail category, Lord & Taylor executive vice president of merchandising Liz Rodbell announced the nominees:

Vasken Demirjian for Vasken Salon Randi Jacobson for Realm Boutique Tom Wilscam for Hommage Atelier by Julien Farel

And the winner is... Vasken Demirjian, who acknowledged that as a young boy growing up in Istanbul he knew his passion was for beauty. He thanked Margaret Hayes for her leadership, Mitria DiGiacomo and the FGI staff for their support, Kate Greene of Givaudan and his salon team, who he credited with taking sustainability to a new level, as well as his wife for her beauty and encouragement. •

Thom Browne announced the nominees in the men’s wear category:

Luis M. Fernandez for Number: Lab Rob Magness for Grown & Sewn Simon Spurr for Simon Spurr In Good Company Ian Velardi for Ian Velardi FGI’s cocktail party honoring the 2012 Rising Star award finalists

And the winner is... Simon Spurr for Simon Spurr While the weather outside was cold but clear, guests making their way Ralph Rucci, announced a tie in the biggest category, Women’s to FGI’s cocktail party honoring the 2012 Rising Star award finalists Ready-To-Wear. were slowed by the temptations of a mega shoe sale on the 8th floor of Saks Fifth Avenue, where the event was held at Café SFA. A crowd Norman Ambrose Miguel Antoinne of FGI board members were on hand in the crowd, along with com- Elene Cassis mittee members and the finalists, who enjoyed tasty passed hors Joel Diaz & Christina LaPens for Jolibe d’ouvres and wine as well as good wishes. As FGI Wes Gordon, Wes Gordon president Margaret Hayes noted in her welcoming remarks, a healthy Stacy Lomman for Stacy Lomman: New York number of Rising Star award winners have gone on to make their Nary Manivong & Alexandria Hilfiger for NAHM Steven McDermott for Stevie Mac New York mark on the industry—among them Jason Wu, Christian Cota, Tory Misha Nonoo, Nonoo Burch and Joseph Altuzarra. But a good number of finalists, the likes Nara Paz for Nara Paz Design Internationale of and Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilkinson, And the winners are... Wes Gordon for his Wes Gordon line and Misha have had their stars rise even though they didn’t win the FGI prize. Nonoo for Nonoo. And Christian Cota was nominated twice before he won the award.

–– Nancy Jeffries Contributing Editor, [email protected]

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New York Anne Margaret Rush Dallas Minneapolis/St. Paul South Miguel Antoinne Linda Russell Andrew Brown Kelsey Campbell* Griselda Lechini Joseph Aphinyanaphongs Katie Sann Dawn Dady* Jodi Corbett Jessica Baltera Joanna Scholtz* Michelle Evans Toronto Ashley Barrett Mirco Scoccia Kenya Flowers Palm Springs Mel Ashcroft Dominique Bastard Smith Sinrod Julie Hogg Terry Kittleson Johan Degreef Gena Smith Fernando Duque* Pik-Yee Berwick Raju Mehta Molly Smola Lisa Figuccio* Melissa Beste Anna Sui Jeanette Renfro Azar Mark Foreman Simone Bolotin Kelly Van Gogh Leslie Petrovski* Gabrielle Kerr John Giaouris Emily Bond Jerry Vittoria Melesia Ziller* Melissa Wasserman Marilyn McNeil-Morin Caroline Brown Catherine Walsh Polly Westbrook Michelle Merizzi Susana Cabrito Clayton Detroit Diarra Niang Lindsay Casler Arizona Cherie Jorgensen* Saint Louis Lauren Shirreffs Brigid Devney-Rye* Leigh-Ann Waller Lorenzo Cavallaro Jean Ahsmuhs Brandy Schade Albert Yuen Kirsten Chilstrom* Rachelle Baumer Bookey Itoandon* Oliver Corral Marie Finnegan* Washington, D.C. Christophe de Villeplee Juliette Johnson Rae Ann Malcinski Idelle Haley Vasken Demirjian Nicole Sinclair Katie McElhone Dina Fierro Eva Frajko Tsyndyma Kroujilov Yolanda Tricia Reiter Charmayne Strayhorn-Peele Diane Fox Boston Leanna Riccitelli-Lewis Katie Rouff Thandi Gordon Roberta Andrade- Mariella Sheree* * associate member Trisha Gregory Gringorten Linda Simmons Victoria Bagu* Members-at-Large Joanne Halev Laura Abrahamson Cindy Teasdale Blythe Harris Marissa Hart Edwina Kluender* (Wisconsin) Stephanie Howitt* San Diego Carter Smith Christina Evins (San David Hudson Antonio) Lynn Cusey Lynelle Lynch Nicole Indelicato* Charleston Amber Rose Finch Brenda Martin Ildiko Juhasz Ann Apple (The Netherlands) Andrea Naversen Katherine Kim* Jeff Drew Alfredo Giordanelli Marco Puente* Julia Knoke Michelle Forrester (The Netherlands) Malisa Sangsiripisal* Charlotte La Roche* Linann Harder Liesbeth In’t Hout Lindsay Smith* Christine Lohmuller* Carol Perkins (The Netherlands) Steve Salomon Kendall Koehler* Trudi Loren David J. Shaw (San Antonio) Marc Marmel Laura Cassidy McLean Sheperd Katherine Lackey Lesley McIntosh* Bret Doss Molly Ming (San Antonio) Michele Marcombe Sheila Getz* Beth Neumann Chicago Caroline Babico (New Orleans) Chris Hanchett Misha Nonoo Amanda Egger Rosie Perez (San Antonio) Pia Jacobsen Maude Paray Diane Equi Laura F. Phillips Steven Matsumoto Andrea Praet Ingrid Koepcke (New Orleans) Valerie Mayse Hannah Price Samantha Saifer Traci Quinones Silvia Roberts Dara Quinlan Veronica Sheaffer (San Antonio) Julia Ryan Deirdre Quinn Lila Rasekh (San Francisco) Tara Sauvage Cindy Riccio Cleveland Missy Wilkinson Monica Treacy Andrew Rosen Dr. Donald C. Shingler* (New Orleans) Tina Witherspoon

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