by Robert Larios, CEO, The Club
Over time, Alive! strives to reach as many City departments as we can, one cover story at a time. We seek to tell stories from a variety of departments.
We are proud to bring you his month’s important cover story detailing the Women’s Management Academy from Personnel and Council District 6. The story is rare indeed, for it touches every single City department in one story.
The Club deeply values women in public employment, and in our own. We have endeavored to track the progress made by women in the City of Los Angeles and pledge to continue, of course.
We thank and honor the incredible work being done by program managers Dana Brown, Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Jessica Taylor and Stephania Hernandez, who worked tirelessly to help us tell this story. And finally we thank Guadalupe Lopez Torres, City Attorney’s Office, who put us on the correct path after years of our trying to find contacts.
Mary Jo
Widower Thomas Wilson, Mary Jo Diemer and then-Club COO Robert Larios, 2014.We’ve lost an invaluable member of the Club family – Mary Jo Diemer, whose company, Rosebud Marketing, produced Club promotional items for the last two decades.
Her obituary appears on page 23. Allow me to share some personal thoughts.
Mary Jo was truly exceptional. From the first time I met her, I knew that her energy and enthusiasm would be unforgettable, and I was right.
Many Club Members got to know Mary Jo at our annual luncheons in the Tom Bradley Tower room atop City Hall. Her kindness and vibrant personality left a lasting impact on all of us.
While she was not a public employee, Mary Jo loved the Club because she loved people. At those joyous and busy gatherings, she sought out those she wanted to compliment. She was generous with ideas on how we could strengthen our Association, whether or not it meant more business for her company. Her kind words and positive approach to life were infectious.
We deeply feel this loss and share in her widower Thom Wilson’s grief. To Thom and their extended families we send our condolences.
Please, everyone, take care of yourselves.
Worth Considering
Consistently showing up and contributing your unique talents, even on the toughest days, makes a significant impact because your work, ideas and presence truly matter.
Members, take this new month of August, the last days of the summer, to recharge your soul and reconnect with family. You will benefit in the end.
¡Gracias por leer!
