Hermosa Beach Rotarian Laura Leventhal was just shortlisted as a nominee for The Los Angeles Times Studios Executive Leadership & Forum 2025. In addition to her professional life, she volunteers her time for a number of local non-profits, including Friends of the Parks, Heal the Bay and Leadership Hermosa. And for benefit of Rotary, she is always behind the scenes in the club's social media management.
Laura is VP of business partnerships & brand at The American Australian Association, is a Los Angeles-based strategist with 15 years of experience in marketing, partnerships and event programming across entertainment, nonprofit and government sectors. She currently leads strategic partnerships, The Business Council and events for The American Australian Association, the largest nonprofit fostering U.S.-Australia ties for over 75 years. Leventhal develops and leads Australia House @ SXSW, recognized by Rolling Stone and BizBash as one of 2024’s top activations.