Jeanne Stiernberg (at far left) of Sherman Oaks, CA-based Stiernberg Consulting noted afterwards that "For this industry to thrive it needs to attract constituents from many walks of life. Women have played key roles here for years, and this event is a good reminder of that."

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Jeanne Stiernberg (at far left) of Sherman Oaks, CA-based Stiernberg Consulting noted afterwards that “For this industry to thrive it needs to attract constituents from many walks of life. Women have played key roles here for years, and this event is a go