Unstoppable together
March 3, 2025
Beverly Hills, California
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Female Empowerment Summit Cocktail Reception, hosted by Deborah Sawaf, CEO and Founder of The Power of Words Foundation. Set in an elegant atmosphere, this special gathering brings together an inspiring international community of leaders, changemakers, and visionaries. Enjoy meaningful conversations and connections as we celebrate the impact of words, fashion, and culture on shaping a more empowered future. Let’s raise a glass to strength, solidarity, and the power of community!
Hosted by Deborah Sawaf, CEO and Founder of The Power of Words Foundation
FEMALE EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT mARCH 4, 2025
We are beyond grateful to welcome incredible changemakers and leaders from two continents to the 5th edition of the Female Empowerment Summit, held under the High Patronage of the Consulate General of Romania in Los Angeles, the Honorable Consul General Lucia Sava, on March 4, 2025, at the prestigious hotel Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.
This year’s theme, “Unstoppable Together,” reflects our mission to empower and educate by creating intergenerational connections that unite women and youth and inspire them to drive meaningful societal change. The Female Empowerment Summit is more than just an event—it’s a global platform where collaboration turns vision into action.
WELCOMING Remarks
Honorable Lucia Sava
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Consul General of Romania in
Los Angeles
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Vice Mayor of Beverly Hills
Tod Chambers
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Her Excellency Michelle Kwan
General Manager
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Beverly Hills
Her Excellency Michelle Kwan
Her Excellency Michelle Kwan
Her Excellency Michelle Kwan
Former U.S. Ambassador
Olympic Figure Skater (video message)
Nadia Comaneci
Her Excellency Michelle Kwan
Nadia Comaneci
Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist
(video message)
Marla Tellez
Her Excellency Michelle Kwan
Nadia Comaneci
News Anchor
Radio Host at iHeartRadio
FOX 11 Los Angeles, California
Special Guests
Denise Sheine
Honorable Paulina Kapuścińska
Denise Sheine
Regional Director, Office of the Foreign Missions, Los Angeles
Lourdes Saab
Honorable Paulina Kapuścińska
Denise Sheine
Chief of Protocol for the County of Los Angeles
Honorable Paulina Kapuścińska
Honorable Paulina Kapuścińska
Honorable Paulina Kapuścińska
Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles
Honorable Sinan Kuzum
Honorable Sophie Hottat
Honorable Paulina Kapuścińska
Consul General of Turkey in Los Angeles
Honorable Sophie Hottat
Honorable Sophie Hottat
Honorable Sophie Hottat
Consul General of Belgia in Los Angeles
Honorable Zaib Shaikh
Honorable Sophie Hottat
Honorable Sophie Hottat
Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles
Honorable Gizem Kumas
Honorific Consul Gudrun Giddings
Honorific Consul Gudrun Giddings
Vice Consul of Consulate General of Turkey in Los Angeles
Honorific Consul Gudrun Giddings
Honorific Consul Gudrun Giddings
Honorific Consul Gudrun Giddings
Honorary Consul of Sweden in Los Angeles
Honorific Consul Julia Costin
Honorific Consul Gudrun Giddings
Honorific Consul Julia Costin
Honorary Consul of Romania in Denver
Justina Jakavonyte
Honorific Consul Raffaella de Laurentiis
Honorific Consul Julia Costin
Economic Advisor, Consulate General of Lithuania in Los Angeles
Honorific Consul Raffaella de Laurentiis
Honorific Consul Raffaella de Laurentiis
Honorific Consul Raffaella de Laurentiis
Honorary Vice-Consul
Consulate of the Principality of Monaco
Andreea RAducan, Olympic Champion & AUTHOR
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Honorable Lucia Sava
Honorable Marcella Smyth
Honorable Andrea Sasse
Consul General of Romania in
Los Angeles, California
Honorable Andrea Sasse
Honorable Marcella Smyth
Honorable Andrea Sasse
Consul General of Germany in Los Angeles, California
Honorable Marcella Smyth
Honorable Marcella Smyth
Honorable Marcella Smyth
Consul General of Ireland in Los Angeles, California
Honorable Renee Pea
Harriette Williams Bright
Honorable Marcella Smyth
Consul General of Croatia in Los Angeles, California
Harriette Williams Bright
Harriette Williams Bright
Harriette Williams Bright
Women, Peace, Security - Humanitarian Action, The Compact
United Nations Women
Abiodun Koya
Harriette Williams Bright
Harriette Williams Bright
Classical Singer and Poet
Los Angeles
Caroline Brown
Caroline Brown
Dr. Catherine Lord, PhD.
SVP, Global Commercial Banking
Bank of America
Dr. Catherine Lord, PhD.
Dr. Catherine Lord, PhD.
Dr. Catherine Lord, PhD.
Professor of Psychiatry
UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
Dawn Regan
Dr. Catherine Lord, PhD.
Cristian Fatu
Interim Head of School at
Marymount High School
Gabriela Iancu
Dr. Elena Martin
Gabriela Iancu
Multidisciplinary Photographer and Designer, Adobe US
Joanne Kim
Dr. Kathleen Behr
Gabriela Iancu
Assistant General Counsel
Los Angeles Unified School District
Dr. Kathleen Behr
Dr. Kathleen Behr
Dr. Kathleen Behr
Behr Laser and Skin Center
Board-Certified Dermatologic Surgeon
Kristie Dolan
Dr. Kathleen Behr
Dr. Kathleen Behr
Chief Executive Officer
Hatch Fertility - Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles
Magda Popescu
Maria Cristina Nedelcu (Crina), PhD.
Madeline Di Nonno
Executive Director
FAN Courier Foundation
Romania
Maria Cristina Nedelcu (Crina), PhD.
Maria Cristina Nedelcu (Crina), PhD.
Maria Cristina Nedelcu (Crina), PhD.
CEO and Founder Neuroatipic Clinic / President Neuroatipic Foundation
Nadya Rousseau
Maria Cristina Nedelcu (Crina), PhD.
Maria Cristina Nedelcu (Crina), PhD.
Founder
Alter New Media
Paul J. Foster
Dr. Nigma Talib, ND
Dr. Polona Safaric Tepes
CEO, Global Esports Federation
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
World Technology
Dr. Polona Safaric Tepes
Dr. Polona Safaric Tepes
Dr. Polona Safaric Tepes
R&D Scientist | Women's Health | Endometriosis
Reema Khan
Dr. Polona Safaric Tepes
Robin Colucci
Founder and CEO
Green Sands Equity
San Francisco
Robin Colucci
Dr. Polona Safaric Tepes
Robin Colucci
Principal Founder
World Changing Books
Connecticut
Dr. Rolanda Gott, FAAP
Samira Salman, JD, LL.M.
Dr. Rolanda Gott, FAAP
Clinical Medical Director
UCLA Developmental Behavior Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Samantha Popa
Samira Salman, JD, LL.M.
Dr. Rolanda Gott, FAAP
Founder and Creator
Solates, Beverly Hills
Samira Salman, JD, LL.M.
Samira Salman, JD, LL.M.
Dr. Silvia Console Battilana
Founder & CEO, Salman Solutions
Founder, Collaboration Circle
Houston, TX & New York
Dr. Silvia Console Battilana
Dr. Silvia Console Battilana
Dr. Silvia Console Battilana
CEO and CO-Founder
Auctionomics
Emmy Award Winner
Tina Durisseaux
Dr. Silvia Console Battilana
Simona Filip Racek
Global Advisor
Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills
Harvard Business School Online – LA
Strategic Partners
Pioneering Sponsors
