Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy invites you to our next Susan S. Pritzker Series Event, an enlightening conversation between mental health advocate, podcast host, and author Andrea Sonnenberg and writer, speaker, publicist, and fundraiser Diane Shader Smith about the vital topic of preventative mental health tools for our children, teens, and young adults.

Who: Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy
What: 2023 Pritzker Series Event featuring Andrea Sonnenberg in conversation with Diane Shader Smith
When: Wednesday, October 4; 11:00 AM – Brunch • 11:30 AM – Program
Where: Private Home in Sherman Oaks – Address to be provided prior to event
Couvert: $36

Andrea Sonnenberg strongly believes in starting the mental health conversation early. She will share helpful tips on how to address the mental health crisis with young people using simple low-tech solutions such as her new book, Panda’s Helping Paw. Through reading this story, children learn that we all feel sad sometimes — and some feel sad more than others — but it is possible to heal, much as we heal from physical ailments. The book is a tool to teach children how to understand their own emotional issues and show support for others who are struggling. It helps them develop insight, problem-solving skills, and empathy.

Diane Shader Smith has had a vibrant career as a writer, speaker, publicist, and fundraiser with an extensive roster of clients that includes products, personalities, services, and celebrities. After her daughter, Mallory Smith, died at age 25 from a superbug infection secondary to her cystic fibrosis, Diane’s work has centered around Mallory’s posthumously published memoir, Salt in My Soul, the documentary of the same name, storytelling to improve health outcomes, the power of the patient voice, and the urgent global health crisis antimicrobial resistance poses.

Jodi Galen, Cheryl Green, Sarina Klemes, Keren Perlmutter, Nomi Wallace, Debbie Warfel, Linda Wolff
Pritzker Series Event Co-Chairs

Linda Schwimmer and Laura Ozer
Sylvia Weisz Women's Philanthropy Co-Chairs

Lauren Schiff and Jody Simon
Sylvia Weisz Women's Philanthropy Vice Chairs

Minimum Gift of $500 to The Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign is required to attend.
Special thanks to Jeanne and Tony Pritzker for underwriting the series as a loving tribute to Tony’s late mother, Susan S. Pritzker. The goal of the Pritzker series is to feature dynamic and educational presentations by top professionals, appealing to women of all stages of life.

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