Date
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Welcome reception and cocktails begin at 6:30 PM
Main program begins at 8:00 PM
Women's Philanthropy Signature Sponsor:
WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY LION OF JUDAH EVENT
FEATURING MAKEUP MOGUL BOBBI BROWN
Please join UJA Women’s Philanthropy for our annual Lion of Judah event. The evening will feature a fascinating virtual conversation with Bobbi Brown. We will delve into her life and background, professional career, and how her entrepreneurship revolutionized the beauty industry. This year you may attend in-person or remotely from home.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Guests can attend in-person or join remotely via livestream.
FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
Cocktails and reception begin at 6:30 PM
Main program begins at 8:00 PM
At the Leah Posluns Theatre in the Charlotte and Lewis Steinberg Family Cultural Pavilion at the
Sheff Family Building, 4588 Bathurst Street
All in-person attendees of our Lion of Judah Event must have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks prior to December 1. Learn more about the steps we’re taking to ensure everyone’s safety.
FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES
Virtual program begins at 8:00 PM
Register for the virtual program and receive a delivery of desserts to your home.
Please register before Wednesday, November 24. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity in the theatre is limited.
2021 Women’s Philanthropy Chair:
Perri Kirshenblatt
2021 Women’s Philanthropy Vice Chair:
Sara Gottlieb
2021 Atarah Co-Chairs:
Caurie Glickman & Gayle Goldgut
2021 Lion of Judah Co-Chairs:
Debbie Gorman & Elianne Koschitzky
SPEAKERS
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created the ten simple lipsticks that launched her billion-dollar brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi left her namesake brand in 2016 to return to her roots as an entrepreneur, launching her venture Beauty Evolution LLC with three innovative brands. EVOLUTION_18 is a line of wellness and beauty ingestibles inspired by Bobbi’s certification as a health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. justBOBBI.com is an editorial content platform that offers a look into the world of Bobbi. With her husband she also reimagined The George, a design-minded boutique hotel in Montclair, NJ. She is the author of nine best-selling books and host of iHeart Radio’s Beyond the Beauty podcast. Bobbi’s newest venture, Jones Road, is her collection of edited and indispensable products for all ages, skin types, and skin tones.
MODERATOR
Lisa Kimmel
Lisa Kimmel is global managing director of Sector Specialty Agencies (SSAs), DJE Holdings, and also oversees Edelman’s Canadian and Latin American operations. Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Lisa sits on Edelman’s Executive Leadership Team. In her role, she provides senior counsel to clients, and is responsible for the growth strategies of both the SSAs and the regions that she oversees.
Passionate about advancing women in business, Lisa is chair of the firm’s Global Women’s Equality Network (GWEN), which is committed to fostering an environment where women of all backgrounds can enjoy equal opportunities. She is committed to supporting future leaders and championing women’s causes. She is a sought-after speaker and commentator at events and in the media. In recognition of her efforts, Lisa is a recipient of both the Financial Times and HERoes Champions of Women in Business Top 100 Female Executives, and a 2019 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction award for Corporate Leadership. She has also been inducted into the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada Hall of Fame.
