. WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY - PAGE 4 DESERT CHARITIES NEWS SPOTLIGHT KATE ANDERSON One of the greatest gifts we can give to children growing up in the Coachella Valley is access to higher education. Education changes individual lives, it strengthens families, builds communities, and transforms generations. That’s why I’m proud to co-chair the planning team for the free Regional College and Career Fair each year. This college fair is one of my greatest passions because it brings together an incredible coalition of partners: the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, OneFuture Coachella Valley, SoCal Edison, Desert Sands Unified, Palm Springs Unified, Coachella Valley Unified, our local school foundations, private schools such as Desert Christian Academy, Xavier College Prep, Palm Valley School, and Desert Chapel, as well as our higher education partners including California State University San Bernardino – Palm Desert, College of the Desert, and University of California Riverside – Palm Desert. The collaboration is inspiring, and every year we work together with one goal in mind: to open doors for students and their families. Together, we send a powerful message: You are not alone on this path—we are here to help you succeed! The college fair is about shifting the mindset of our entire region. It supports the cradle-to-college-to-career philosophy. College graduates are more likely to get involved in the community, support charities, join organizations, and encourage their own children to aim higher. The Regional College and Career Fair is truly a labor of love for all involved. Every year I am reminded why we do this: when our students thrive, our entire community thrives – and that is the future we are building together, and that’s the greatest reward of all. Kate Anderson Director of Public Relations Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 5401 Dinah Shore Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 Direct (760) 699-6925 Cell (760) 574-9018 kanderson@aguacaliente-nsn.gov www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov ALISON ELSNER San Bernardino County Medical Society CEO Making A Dierence Alison Elsner just marked her 10-year anniversary as CEO of the Medical Society, part of the California Medical Association. She considers it her “dream job,” working with 3,300 Inland Empire physician leaders to improve access to care and patient equity. The medical society is a powerful catalyst to prioritize solutions to support physician practices (MDs and DOs) through reform of the onerous prior authorization process and increasing the number of physicians in practice. Alison believes that it is imperative that we increase ways to ensure everyone has the ability to thrive and be healthy. TALY FANTINI NPO Centric Director Making A Dierence “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill Many of us in the nonprofit sector answer a calling – to create meaningful change, transform lives, and champion those who need it most. At NPO Centric, we’re dedicated to empowering the nonprofit sector through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Through our capacity-building partnerships we work hand-in-hand with nonprofits to develop tailored solutions that create sustainability and enable them to serve their communities with greater impact. We believe when nonprofits flourish, communities prosper. TRACY FITZSIMMONS Olive Crest Executive Director Making A Dierence At Olive Crest, our mission is to prevent child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis— One Life at a Time®. As Executive Director, I’m honored to lead a passionate team committed to creating lasting change. Every day, at our Children and Family Resource Center, we work to build safer, stronger families through our services and community partnerships. I’m proud to partner with like-minded individuals and organizations in the Coachella Valley who share our vision. Together, we’re making a dierence— empowering families and protecting children through love, dedication, and a united community eort. SUSAN FRANCIS Coachella Valley History Museum Executive Committee Making A Dierence In my retirement I’m taking the opportunities to continue my service to valley non-profits, oering my ‘lessons learned’ through years of leadership along with my knowledge of this valley and its history. I continue to serve on the Executive Committee of Coachella Valley History Museum. I remain passionate and dedicated to animal welfare and animal rescue, supporting Amy’s Purpose, Saving the Lives of Pets. My other passion is for the arts. I hope to continue making a dierence in our desert communities in the areas of animal safety, history preservation and the performing arts. EVE FROMBERG EDELSTEIN Fromberg Edelstein Fromberg City of Rancho Mirage City Council member Making A Dierence In my current role as Council member for the City of rancho mirage, I truly understand the importance of nonprofit organizations as community partners that fill in the gaps for services needed by our citizens. Nonprofits support people in so many ways dealing with food scarcity, education, healthcare, mental health, and community connections and social interaction for all people in the Coachella Valley. I am proud to work with so many nonprofits in becoming fiscally sound and ecient in their outreach and board governance. AMANDA GALINDO Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Executive Director Making A Dierence It’s an honor to join this year’s Annual Women in Philanthropy celebration, honoring women who lead with compassion and courage. As Executive Director of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, my work centers on restoring hope. We serve those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and hardship—offering shelter, transitional housing, and job training. My passion is personal; I’ve faced struggle and understand the power of support. At CVRM, we’ve helped thousands rebuild with dignity. Through strong partnerships, we oer trauma-informed care and long-term stability. Women in philanthropy are healing communities. Thank you for being the heart of lasting change.
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