Girls Inc. to honor Layne Eskridge, Sharon Klein, Tracy McMillan, Sarah Schechter and Yara Shahidi at Annual Los Angeles Luncheon hosted by Tia Mowry

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, November 13, the Girls Inc. Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon will salute five honorees whose leadership and achievements have increased opportunities for girls and women and inspire them to be strong, smart, and bold.

Layne Eskridge
Creative Executive
Apple TV

Sharon Klein
Executive Vice President, Casting & Talent
Disney Television Studios and FX Entertainment

Tracy McMillan
Television Writer, Author, Relationship Expert

Sarah Schechter
President
Berlanti Productions

Yara Shahidi
Actress & Producer
Grown-ish

Held at The Beverly Hilton, the event is hosted by Actress, Producer, Author, and Influencer, Tia Mowry. The event is chaired by Christina Davis, Co-Head, Maniac Productions and Susan Rovner, President, Warner Bros. Television.

"It is crucial for girls to have strong role models who help them envision their own success," said Dr. Stephanie J. Hull, Girls Inc. President & CEO. "This year's honorees are amazing examples for girls. They embody what is possible through diligence, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. They are breaking down barriers, and they have all worked to increase opportunities for women and girls. We look forward to honoring them and recognizing their achievements."

For more than 20 years, the Girls Inc. Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon has recognized the achievements of top leaders in the business, media, and entertainment fields. Honorees are paired with Girls Inc. National Scholars who will share personal stories of overcoming challenges and how honorees have motivated them to achieve their academic, personal, and career goals. The event raises funds to support Girls Inc. in delivering life-changing programming and experiences to girls across the United States and Canada.

Event Details:

Girls Inc. Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The Beverly Hilton
International Ballroom
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Reception: 11:15 a.m
Luncheon: 12:00 p.m

Host Committee:

Jill Arthur
Barbara Bouza
Robin Faerber
Samie Kim Falvey
Marta Ferro
Jillian Froehlich
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
Nyakio Grieco
Rusty Helton
Lisa Katz
Thomas W. Lynch
Tracey Pakosta
Katherine Pope
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Shannon Ryan-Bornheimer
Stephanie Savage
Robin Schwartz
Dana Walden
Michael Wayne
Jane Wiseman
Ali Woodruff

PHOTOS AND INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE DURING RECEPTION WITH R.S.V.P. ONLY. PRESS ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE AT 11 A.M.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment - girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today's girls. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls. Join us at girlsinc.org.

SOURCE Girls Inc.