Desert Charities - Women in Philanthropy - Oct-Nov-Dec 2023

Tammy Martin Friends of the Desert Mountains Executive Director Making A Dierence As Friends of the Desert Mountains (FODM), we are dedicated to building a community of support to help preserve the unique wildlife and scenic beauty of the Coachella Valley and our Desert Mountains. We acquire and preserve wildlands, promote stewardship of trails, conduct educational programs, and fos- ter ecological research. FODM also is the main non-profit partner for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. We are on a mission to help people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds connect to the land -- for once they love the desert, they too will want to help protect it. Meg Marker Marker Broadcasting Owner Making A Dierence VAs an owner of Marker Broadcasting, I feel it’s my responsibility to give back to our community. I’m excited about November’s BIG10 Radiothon benefiting Variety Children’s Charity, as we’ll go over the 2M dollar mark. I’m also excited about our 2nd Annual Wine & Dine Around the World, October 12th at the Palm Springs Air Museum benefiting 18 local charities, commencing our Wine Down Wednesdays which have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. I’m very proud to play a role in our community both as a business owner, philanthropist and Rancho Mirage City Council Member. Heidi Maldoon Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert Executive Director Making A Dierence Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert has an extraordinary team of dedicated board members, sta’, and volunteers who come together ensuring the unique needs of children and families across the Coachella Valley are met. I am honored to be part of Variety’s commitment to making a di’erence within our community. Together, we have pivoted, expanded, partnered, and remained focused on impacting children with special needs through these critical times of need. As we navigate the variables each season brings, we are grateful to serve and make a positive impact in the lives of many Coachella Valley children and families. Theresa Maggio HR Advantage and The Competitive Advantage Business Development Director Making A Dierence Our teams are honored to work with numerous organizations in building their operational backbone including HR, payroll, benefits, systems and process innovation, marketing and revenue generation. We are elevating COD Foundation’s donor loyalty and event programming and promoting National Philanthropy Day honorees for AFP. Named Manage HR Top 10 Consulting firms in 2022, our company specializes in culture change, compliance, HR outsourcing, handbooks, employee engagement and executive coach- ing, so businesses can remain competitive in today’s marketplace. Eileen Lynch Parkinson’s Resource Organization Interim Director Making A Dierence Eileen Lynch is “working to ensure no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s” with the dedicated team at Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO). For over 33 years, PRO has provided emotional support and practical resources to people with Parkinson’s and caregivers, friends, and family navigating Parkinson’s. Eileen brings a decade of expe- rience in nonprofit management, commu- nications, and fundraising to support PRO’s COVID-induced expansion. It’s an honor to serve the Coachella community – learn more about our support groups, resource directory, and other programs at www.parkinsonsresource.org . Jan Lupia Mama’s House Ministries Founder & Executive Director Making A Dierence Grateful is how I feel everyday as I begin work with the courageous mothers at Mama’s House. For the past decade, this ministry has provided a loving home, education, therapy and support for pregnant women. Without doubt, a di’erence is being made in the lives of these women that not only impacts them, but their families and communities for generations. While being nurtured with us, they learn to cope with past hurts, raise a child, and run a functioning household. It is God ordained and priceless work that sees broken lives restored. WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY - PAGE 9 DESERT CHARITIES NEWS SPOTLIGHT Andrea Carter Andrea Carter is known for managing and implementing comprehensive marketing programs for her clients, but beyond her professional work, Andrea has always been dedicated to blending charity involvement with client commitments. Giving back has been part of the fabric of Andrea’s existence for as far back as she can remember. At age 15, she was honored with the Minnesota Teen Volunteer of the Year Award for serving the elderly. Ever since, service to others has remained a priority in her life. The first Board she joined in the Coachella Valley was Desert Arc, where she served a 5-year term. After that, she served a 3-year term as President of the Sheltering Sisters Auxiliary Fundraising Board for Shelter From The Storm – the regional shelter for victims of domestic violence. As a founding member of the Board and pro bono Director of Public Relations for the Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, she has been part of an incredible team that has raised more than $26 million for the kids of St. Jude. Andrea is currently the President of Palm Springs Women in Film & Television, and serves on the Advisory Boards of Women Leaders Forum and Old Town Artisan Stu- dios. Some of Andrea’s nonprofit clients include the Girlfriend Factor, Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs and the American Friends of Our Armed Forces. She also serves as the editor for The Gem, La Quinta’s monthly community magazine. Andrea was honored as one of the “Top 12 Most Interesting & Influential Women of the Coachella Valley” by CV Weekly magazine, and received the Angel Light Academy’s “Above & Beyond Award” in 2017. Andrea Carter Andrea Carter & Associates PO Box 5871 La Quinta, CA 92248 (760) 285-6828 andrea@andreacarterassociates.com www.andreacarterassociates.com