Sponsor 12 th annual POWER OF THE PURSE MARCH 17, 2017 HILTON PORTLAND ABOUT GIRLS INC. VISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD CHAIR PAST CHAIR EMPOWERED GIRLS AND AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY Ellen Payne Coby Cohen Portland General Electric KinderCare Education VICE CHAIR SECRETARY MISSION Beth Andersen Ben Lauritsen LifeMap Portland Trail Blazers INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD TREASURER Ann Ferguson Our gender-specific programs and research-based curricula Schmitt Industries, Inc. provide girls with the confidence and self-esteem to access a MEMBERS AT LARGE bright and economically-independent future. Our programs Niki Aberle Hiram Moy help girls form a healthy peer network, achieve academically, Kasier Permanente Alamo Equity Partners and begin preparing for their future through Girls’ Group meetings and enrichment activities. Shannon Armstrong Mary Kay Petersen Markowitz Herbold PC Mentor Graphics Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest is an affiliate of the national Jeanne Bailey Laurie Ringlein The Standard Top Tier Consulting nonprofit organization Girls Incorporated, the nation’s leading voice for girls. With roots dating back to 1864 and national Lindsey Callinsky Dana Sulivan Wells Fargo Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP status since 1945, Girls Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public Julie Crawford Christine Uri Puppet Ecova education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights. Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest Vanessa Garcia-Brito Sharon Wynde Nike, Inc. U.S. Bank serves more than 1,500 girls annually through intentional, “whole girl” programming. By 2025, the goal is to serve Tahni Hamilton Sheri Yadav Ernst & Young LLP 10,000 girls each year all across Oregon and SW Washington, Hewlett-Packard inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold! Kimberly Harr Intel CONTACT US: www.girlsincpnw.org (503) 230-0054 4800 SW Macadam Avenue Suite 309 Portland, OR 97239 FOLLOW US: www.facebook.com/girlsincpnw www.instagram.com/girlsincpnw MARCH 17, 2017 www.twitter.com/girlsincpnw HILTON PORTLAND POWER OF THE PURSE MARCH 17, 2017 With extensive media coverage and notable “Purse-o-nality” participants over the past eleven years, Power of the Purse has positioned itself as one of the most innovative and talked about events in Portland. It has raised more than $2,000,000 in net revenue to support Girls Inc. programming. ABOUT POWER OF THE PURSE: Portland’s most inspiring leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists are paired with local purse designers to create one-of-a-kind handbags. Each piece is a unique piece of art, which is auctioned off during a live fashion show. Power of the Purse features the fabulous handbags, the creative individuals who inspire the design, and the bright stars of the evening: Girls Inc. girls. 2016 BY THE NUMBERS: · 500 Guests · 11 Purse-o-nalities · 12 Purse Designers · 24 Boutique Vendors · $350,000 Raised to Support Strong, Smart, and Bold Girls in the Pacific Northwest! “Power of the Purse helped my daughter’s self-confidence grow significantly. The change happened practically over night!” - Mother of Girls Council girl 2015-2016 PAST PURSE-O-NALITIES 2016 2013 2010 MELISSA LOWERY | Director, Black Girl in Suburbia KATHERINE DURHAM | Vice President of Marketing & DIONNE WARWICK | International Music Legend ELIZABETH LARGE | Vice President and General Council Communications, The Standard SUSAN SOKOL BLOSSER | Sokol Blosser Winery of KinderCare Education KAROLYN NEUPERT | Chairman of the Board, JOEY HARRINGTON | NFL Quarterback GREG GOODWIN | CEO Kuni Automotive Consolidated Supply DJ WILSON | President & General Manager, KGW DARIA ELIUK | Radio Host, 105.1 The Buzz ORCILIA FORBES | Higher Education Leader Media Group SADIE LINCOLN | Founder, barre3 TOM MANLEY | President, Pacific Northwest College of Art MIKE AND AMY | Morning Show Hosts, 99.5 The Wolf JENNY HANSSON | News Anchor, KOIN JUDITH ARNELL | Owner, Judith Arnell Jewelers THE ROSE CITY ROLLERS CLAIRE COFFEE | Actress, Grimm ERIN JANSSENS | Portland Fire Chief UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM MARIA & LUISA PONZI | President & Winemaker, Ponzi MACKENZIE CARR | 2012 Miss Rodeo America LORI WOOLFREY | Co-founder, Oregon Chai Vineyards STEPHANIE STRICKLEN | News Anchor, KGW THE BROWN SISTERS | Gospel A capella Group JENNIFER BRYAN | Founding Partner, Think Joule CINDY PARLOW CONE | Head Coach, Portland Thorns FC LYNNE GREVE | Carl Greve Jewelry LAKECIA GUNTER | Director of Partner Marketing and CINDY TORTORICI | CEO & Owner, The Link for Women GWYNETH GAMBLE BOOTH | Portland General Engagement, Desktop Client Platforms, Intel CHERYL STRAYED | Award Winning Author Electric Foundation DAWNE HANKS | Marketing & Brand Strategist LIV WARFIELD | Rockin’ Soul Singer KEN POGSON & TRES SHANNON | Voodoo Donuts CHRIS MAYS | Program Director, KINK DR. ELIZABETH VANDERVEER | VanderVeer Center 2015 KIM MALEK | Owner, Salt & Straw Ice Cream HEATHER KILLOUGH | Philanthropist 2009 THE VON TRAPPS | Musical Group 2012 ANNA SONG | News Anchor, KATU HELEN RAPTIS | Host of KATU’s ‘AM Northwest’ BIBI MCGILL | Musical Director, Beyonce DR. ANNE NEDROW | Center for Women’s Health, MIKE GOLUB & SAM SHELHORSE | President, Portland NAOMI POMEROY | Celebrity Chef, Beast OHSU Timbers & Thorns; Freelancer ERIN HUBERT | Executive Vice President, Entercom APRIL SANDERSON | Regional Director, Wells Fargo RUKAIYAH ADAMS | Chief Investment Office, Meyer Portland Private Banking Memorial Trust LAURA MANSFIELD | Chief Visionary Officer, Pagatim ARIELLE SCHNITZER | Strong, Smart, and Bold 6th KELLY WILLIAMS BROWN | Author of ‘Adulting’ LISA SEDLAR | Former CEO, New Seasons Market; Grader VICTORIA LARA | Founder & CEO, Lara Media Founder & CEO, Green Zebra Grocery BETSY JOHNSON | Oregon Senator ANESHKA DICKSON | Vice President & CFO, Colas LINDA WILLIAMS | President, Washington Trust Bank ELIZABETH LEACH | Elizabeth Leach Gallery Construction Oregon Region GRETCHEN KEYS | Hidden Creek Polo Club VENUS WILLIAMS | Tennis Player, Designer KATE BROWN | Oregon Secretary of State KAROL NIEMI | Interior Designer DEBI COLEMAN | Former CEO, Apple, Inc. JACK JEWSBURY | Team Captain, Portland Timbers KRISTINA ZSENYUK | Radio Personality TRACY CURTIS | Regional President, Wells Fargo DEBBIE ROSAS | Founder, NIA Technique MONICA CARLSON | American Gladiator REP. SUZANNE BONAMICI | Congresswoman LORIE & EDIE SINGER | Mother & Daughter Community PEGGY FOWLER | CEO, Portland General Electric CHRIS MCGOWAN | President, Portland Trail Blazers Volunteers PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL VANESSA GARCIA-BRITO | Senior Director, Community DR. LORI MORGAN | Chief Administrative Officer, Legacy SANDY ROWE | The Oregonian & Partnerships, Global Community Impact at Nike, Inc. Emanuel Medical Center SELBY KEY | Key Laser Institute IRENE FIRMAT | CEO & Founder, Full Sail Brewing SHOSHANA BEAN | Actress 2014 KATIE O’GRADY | Actress VANESSA STURGEON | TMT Development KAY & WHITLEY STEPP | Board of Directors, StanCorp MICHAEL CURRY | Theatrical & Puppet Designer ZARI SANTNER | Director, Portland Parks and Financial Group & Granddaughter Recreation ELLEN ROSENBLUM | Oregon Attorney General 2 011 JENNIFER SCHMIDT | President & CEO, A&I Benefit LEVE | Young Female Philanthropy Organization 2008 Administrators HELENA LANKTON | Ferguson Wellman Capital ANN EDLEN | Philanthropist JULIANA LUKASIK | President & Director, @Large Films Management CAPRIAL PENCE | Celebrity Chef JILL NELSON | Founder & CEO, Ruby Receptionists TERRY & SUSIE PORTER | Former Trail Blazer & Wife CHELSEA CAIN | The Oregonian MELEANA SHIM | Midfielder, Portland Thorns ADAM & HANNAH STONE | CEO & Daughter, Hanna GAIL JUBITZ | Philanthropist MELISSA BURR | Winemaker, Stoller Family Estate Andersson GARY MAFFEI | Harry Merlo Corporation JEN PERI | Pilot, Delta Airlines GERT BOYLE | Board Chairman, Columbia Sportswear JERI RICE | Entrepreneur SARAH GORDON | Teen Advisor, UN Foundation Girl Up JANNA LOPEZ | Publisher, Portland Family & Goodness JEROME KERSEY | Portland Trail Blazers Campaign Magazines KATHRYN HARRISON | Confederated Tribes of Grande SHANIN PRUSIA | Founder and President of Urban JILL EILAND | Corporate Affairs Manager, Intel Ronde Tribal Elder Wireless JENN LOUIS | Chef, Lincoln Restaurant KIMBERLY MAUS | News Anchor, KPTV NELLY RODRIGUEZ | Executive Director, Cita Con SHO & ELISA DOZONO | CEO, Azumano Travel; Attorney, MARY NOLAN | State Representative Nelly Miller Nash SONJA HENNING | Former WNBA Basketball Star & ANAIS TUEPKER | Co-founder & CEO, Preciva DIANE BOLY & PAT WELCH | Co-Founders, Boly-Welch Portland Public School Board ANGELA JACKSON | Founder & Managing TIFFENY MILBRETT | Olympic Soccer Star STORM LARGE | Singer & Actress Director, Portland Seed Fund KRISTY LEE COOK | American Idol Finalist SUZE RILEY | Arts Patron & Realtor KATE O’BRIEN & SARA BEDAU | Co-founders, MARTHA WYRSCH | President, Vestas TOM CRAMER | Artist Alima Pure MIMI AUSLAND | Creator, FreeKibble.com SALLY BANY | Co-owner, Moonstruck Chocolate PAST SPONSORS KINK BEND DISTILLERY 2016 A&I BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS 24NOTION KINDERCARE EDUCATION BANNER BANK PAGATIM LIFEMAP BUCHANAN ANGELI ALTSCHUL & SULLIVAN FULL SAIL BREWING CO. ARLENE SCHNITZER / JORDAN SCHNITZER CAMBIA KEEL CREATIVE CINDY THOMPSON EVENT PRODUCTIONS CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES ERNST & YOUNG CINDY THOMPSON EVENT PRODUCTIONS HANNA ANDERSSON 2 011 LEGACY HEALTH THE STANDARD KAISER PERMANENTE MAHAFFY GROUP MAYBELLE CLARK MACDONALD FUND MAHAFFY REAL ESTATE GROUP NW NATURAL HANNA ANDERSSON NIKE RUBY