November 18, 2016 Krystyna Demkowicz 2010 Technology Krystyna came to California in 1987. She was born the eldest daughter of a Polish immigrant and RCA factory worker, and was brought up with old fashioned solid…
November 18, 2016 Laurel Burch 2009 Arts (1945 – 2007) The mystical beings and familiar icons in Laurel Burch’s work expressed her own brilliant and loving spirit. Her artwork and designs of fantastic felines, mythical…
November 18, 2016 Lee Ann Bartolini, Ph.D. 2013 Dominican|Education Dr. LeeAnn Bartolini, professor of psychology and co-chair of Dominican University of California’s Psychology Department, is one of Dominican’s outstanding educators. Since joining the faculty in 1985, Dr.…
March 2, 2023 Leslie Murphy 2023 Born in San Francisco, Leslie Murphy moved with her family to Novato in 1966. She cherished her time as a child growing up in a new development in the…
November 18, 2016 Linda Jacobs 2011 Volunteer Leadership Since 1973, Linda Jacobs has worked and volunteered for numerous local and national nonprofit organizations on a diversity of issues. Born in Coral Gables, Florida, after her…
May 11, 2017 Linda Tavaszi, PhD 2017 Health & Medicine If there is one phrase that describes Dr. Linda Tavaszi, it is that “she makes the impossible happen.” She has spent her entire adult life supporting…
January 23, 2024 Linda Witong Abrahm 2024 Linda Witong Abrahm is a distinguished and accomplished professional, bringing to the table a wealth of experience and a commitment to justice, human rights, and the protection of women…
November 22, 2016 LOIS BARTH EPSTEIN, M.D., D. SC. (H.C.) 2002 Science Lois Barth Epstein was a limitless woman who exceled as a physician and scientist, as wife, mother and grandmother, as a community leader, and as an artist. A…
November 22, 2016 Louise A. Boyd 1992 Environment Born to great wealth, Louise Arner Boyd had the options that a life without financial concerns promised. In place of comfort, she chose the challenges of sub-zero temperatures,…
March 21, 2019 Lynn O’Malley Taylor 2019 Public Affairs In my wildest dreams I never imagined having the honor and privilege of serving as a judge for the State of California for the last 35 years.…
November 22, 2016 Mae Wygant 1988 Community Service Mae Wygant is an artist with vision. It is her ability to carry her vision to fruition that has benefited thousands of elderly Bay Area residents. An…
November 22, 2016 Margaret B. Azevedo 1994 Public Affairs Not content to just identify problems, Margaret Azevedo was always one of the few who solved them. Ms. Azevedo moved to Marin County in 1951 and became…
