The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Launches “TVCC Business Women Advocates”

Temecula, Calif – The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a new group, “TVCC Business Women Advocates.” The TVCC Business Women Advocates will host their inaugural event, Tuesday, October 30, 11-1:30pm at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Tickets are $35 and are on sale now. This price includes lunch.

11:00-12:00pm – Expo, Networking and Lunch
12:00-1:30pm – Speaker Presentation

This event will focus on “Simple Solutions in a Stressed-Out World,” and feature three successful professional women from the Temecula Valley.

Eileen Fry-Bowers, JD, MS, RN, CPNP
Eileen is presently Assistant Director of the Medical Simulation Center at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. As a nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner for nearly twenty years, Eileen has advocated for improvement in the health and welfare of families and children. In her current role, she works to improve the quality and safety of healthcare for all patients through education and training of all levels of healthcare providers. Eileen is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate, Inland Empire Division, past member of the division’s Executive Leadership Team for “Go Red for Women”, current Chairperson of the AHA Inland Empire Advocacy Committee and has recently been named to the AHA California Advocacy Task Force where she serves as a voice for the Inland Empire region.

Linda Bradley, Southwest Healthcare System
Linda Bradley is the CEO/Managing Director of Southwest Healthcare System (SWHCS). Bradley is a registered nurse who maintains an active California license. She is also an attorney who holds a Juris Doctor degree, graduating from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, magna cum laude, in December 1997 and is admitted to practice law in the state of California. Previously, Bradley was the Chief Operating Officer of SWHCS from April 2004 through July 2004 and was the Chief Operating Officer at Rancho Springs Medical Center since January 2001, when UHS acquired Rancho Springs Medical Center from Tenet Health Systems.

Leah Di Bernardo, Executive Director/Chef
Delyte’s Fine Food Co/ The Castle Wine Country Inn
President, Temecula Valley Whole Foods
Leah did not learn her craft at a culinary academy but from a group of beautiful American/Italian chefs - her Mother, Sisters and Aunts. From a ‘young girls’ perspective, being in the kitchen was a powerfully expressive and beautiful experience. Although she spent 15 years in the film industry, as a freelance producer, creating magical inspired foods is her passion and led her back to food. Leah has a strong desire to bring people together, breaking bread and keeping the conversation of the table alive. This is foremost not only for her five-year-old daughter ‘Gigi’, but also clients and everyone that crosses her path, for that matter! Leah supports local farms and food artisans, and is President of Temecula Valley Slow Food (a non-profit organization that promotes Good, Clean & Fair food for everyone). She is also Owner/Partner in The Castle B&B, a beautiful wine country escape for private Events & Overnight excursions. Her reputation has earned her Sterling Business of the Year 2006 with the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

There are many sponsorship opportunities still available for this event. For more information or for tickets to the event, call the Membership Department at the Chamber office at 951-676-5090. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.temecula.org.