LOREN KOSMONT ELECTED CHAIR OF
THE EISNER PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2008 — Loren Kosmont has been elected Chair of the Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center (EPFMC). EPFMC is a quality-focused, non-profit community health center dedicated to improving the physical, social, and emotional well-being of people in the communities served, regardless of income.

Established in 1920, EPFMC's comprehensive services include medical care, dentistry, mental health care, social services, child day care, and children's developmental programs. Ninety-six percent of EPFMC's clients live below the poverty level and more than 60 percent are under the age of 12. More than half of the patients treated at the clinic have chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, with cases of diabetes greatly outnumbering the other chronic conditions.

“I feel honored to be a part of an organization that provides such integrated, quality services for those who have the least access,” said Loren Kosmont, Chair of the Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center.

Approximately 85% of EPFMC's patients are below 100% of poverty level, which translates to $1,371 per month for a family of four. About 92% of EPFMC's patients are Latino and 60% are below 12 years of age.

EPFMC recently acquired the Women’s Health Center from Catholic Healthcare West/California Hospital Medical Center. The Women’s Health Center provides an array of new services to complement the prenatal care already provided through the Adult Clinic.

The Center's comprehensive services includes medical care for infants, children, adolescents and adults; dental care for children and adults including preventative dental exams and orthodontic services; an early intervention program for infants and toddlers mental health services, domestic violence prevention programs, the nationally acclaimed "Reach Out and Read" literacy program for children; and day care for infants and preschoolers.

In 1998, the EPFMC launched an ambitious "Strong Families/Health Children Initiative" to help prevent the behavioral and social problems that challenge many underprivileged children and their families. The initiative includes programs such as parent education, developmental clinic for children who show signs of developmental delays, a reading program, mental health services, school liaison services and a domestic violence program.

For more information, please visit www.eisnerpedcenter.org

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2006 — The Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center (EPFMC) has elected Loren J. Kosmont as vice-chair, board of directors.

Ms. Kosmont is president of Pinnacle Strategies Inc., which specializes in public affairs and community relations. Established in 1920, EPFMC's comprehensive services include medical care, dentistry, mental health care, social services, child day care, and children's developmental programs. Ninety-six percent of EPFMC's clients live below the poverty level and more than 60 percent are under the age of 12. For more information, please visit www.eisnerpedcenter.org

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2005 — Loren Gonzalez Kosmont, principal of Pinnacle Strategies, Inc. was elected president of the City of Los Angeles Quality and Productivity Commission. The 15 member Commission was created by the City of Los Angeles to improve the responsiveness, efficiency, and quality of services delivered to the public.

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LOREN GONZALEZ-KOSMONT ELECTED TO EISNER PEDIATRIC & FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2005 — Loren Gonzalez-Kosmont, principal of Pinnacle Strategies, Inc. was recently elected to the Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center (EPFMC) board of directors. EPFMC is a private, non-profit federally qualified community health center dedicated to providing high-quality health and family support services to low-income families in Central and South Los Angeles. Gonzalez-Kosmont also sits on the board of directors for the center’s philanthropic arm, the Pediatric & Family Medical Foundation (PFMF).

Established in 1920, EPFMC's comprehensive services include medical care, dentistry, mental health care, social services, child day care, and children's developmental programs. Ninety-six percent of EPFMC's clients live below the poverty level and more than 60 percent are under the age of 12. For more information, please go to www.eisnerpedcenter.org.

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LOREN J. GONZALEZ APPOINTED TO CITY OF LOS ANGELES
QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2004 — Loren J. Gonzalez, principal of The Monarch Agency, a public relations and advocacy agency, was recently appointed to the Quality and Productivity Commission for the City of Los Angeles.

Gonzalez, whose appointment came at the recommendation of Los Angeles City Councilmember Dennis Zine, was confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council on December 17, 2003.

The Quality and Productivity Commission was established by the City of Los Angeles to improve the responsiveness, efficiency, and quality of services delivered to the public. Specifically, the Commission partners with City of Los Angeles departments and bureaus to facilitate program development, to augment and expand high-value programs, and to encourage and enable teams to deliver unmatched levels of customer service. The Commission consists of 15 members, all nominated by a Los Angeles City Councilmember or the Mayor.

Gonzalez also currently serves as Vice President of Public Policy for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles Chapter (NAWBO-LA).

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LOREN GONZALEZ ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2003 — Loren Gonzalez has been elected as the new Vice President of Public Policy for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles Chapter (NAWBO-LA). Ms. Gonzalez is currently Principal of The Monarch Agency, a public relations and advocacy agency.

The installation reception took place on Tuesday, October 14th at The Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles. Alex Padilla, President of the Los Angeles City Council served as presiding officer.

In her role, Ms. Gonzalez will lead the NAWBO-LA effort in influencing public policy to increase support of women business owners. Her role will also involve educating NAWBO-LA members on current pubic policy issues that have an effect on small businesses.

The impact of women business owners has grown tremendously over the years. As of 2002, there are an estimated 213,759 majority-owned, privately-held women-owned firms in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area, accounting for 28% of all privately-held firms in the metropolitan area. Women-owned firms in Los Angeles-Long Beach employ almost 364,000 people and generate nearly $52.2 billion in sales.

NAWBO-LA, a 501c6 non-profit, has grown into an increasingly influential organization and played an active role in public policy development, serving to reinforce the economic power and potential of women business owners. It is one of the largest, most dynamic chapters in the country, with nearly 500 current members. Corporate sponsors include Honda, WellPoint, Edison, Union Bank of California, and Sempra Energy.