Marissa Murphy Adriaanse
Lori Beaver
Beth Brown
Jordan Brown
Olivia Brown
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Nicole DiCocco
Donna Feldman
Beth Fishel
Frances Fisher
Barbara Gilbert
Arlette Gordon
Michelle Gluckow
Nancy Haviland
Shawn Jan
Michelle Russell Johnson
Nikki Kahn
Sally Kimball
Rebecca Kirsch
Kristen Krusen
Jada Loveless
Cecy Martinez
Elizabeth Marshman
Allison Nicklaus
Christine Oakes
Alyssa Quinlan
Kathe Patrinos
Bjaye Pilotte
Diana Maune Retzer
Danielle Rollins
Mia Rowe
Stephanie Schwed
Karen Swanson
Concetta Theros
Gail Worth
Sonja Stevens and Joan Yanow
Barbara Pendrill and Theodora Pace
Nancy Bush
Alana Stewart is an actress, host, author and spokesperson. She began her career by heading to New York to become a Ford model. Soon she began her acting career appearing on such popular TV series as: The Love Boat, Evil Knievel, Fantasy Island, The Bionic Woman, Hart to Hart, The Fall Guy and Masquerade. Alana’s film roles include: Allan Carr’s Where the Boys Are, Jonathan Demme’s Swing Shift, and the mini series Small Sacrifices, and many other independent films.
Get ready for an inspiring and memorable event as we welcome Alana to share her stories and insights. It’s sure to be an incredible afternoon—mark your calendars!
Photo by: Daniel D’Ottavio
Audrey Gruss is President of the Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation, which supports charitable activities in the cultural arts, education and medical research. Gruss brings the skills of her executive experience in the fields of international marketing and advertising to the non-profit arena. She was the former Co-owner and President of Terme di Saturnia, Inc., an international scientific skincare firm, and held executive positions at J.P. Stevens and Elizabeth Arden, as Director of Advertising and Creative Services Worldwide.
Gruss is Founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), which she established in 2006 in memory of her late mother Hope, to fund pioneering neuroscience research into the origins, new treatments and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders. She graduated with honors from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. A Fellow of Tufts University, she established the Audrey Butvay Gruss Science Award for women. Gruss was named as one of America’s Most Influential People for 2020 by Marquis Who’s Who.
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Jada Loveless began her career as a designer after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the University of Georgia. Jada’s appreciation and love of fashion led her to New York for further studies at Parsons School of Design. After working several years in marketing and public relations with luxury retailers LVMH and Neiman Marcus, Jada launched her accessories collection.
The Jada Loveless line displays a rich backdrop of textures and shapes that combine fine leathers, textiles, and timeless exotics such as American Alligator and Porosus Crocodile featuring 18K gold and semi-precious stone clasps. Handcrafted in small batches by master artisans, each handbag is constructed from only the highest quality materials. Across the line you will see a nod to the classics as well as experience a modern voice that emphasizes individuality and bespoke luxury.
The Jada Loveless collection is sold in luxury retailers such as Marissa Collections in Palm Beach and Naples, Tootsies, Stanley Korshak, as well as select Saks Fifth Avenue Stores. The collection has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, Town and Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and WWD.
