Jaime Kowal’s 14-year career as a freelancer photographer and multimedia producer has taken her to 23 countries spanning seven continents, providing travel and lifestyle imagery as a Creative Contributor for Getty Images, and to editorial magazines including Wallpaper, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and TIME.com. She’s …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Lee Morcus of Kaiser Restaurant Group
A native Coloradan, Lee Morcus graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Morcus has devoted his life to the food and restaurant business on a corporate level, as a franchise owner, developer and entrepreneur, and as an …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Scott Kiner of Kiner Communications
Scott Kiner is the CEO/Managing Partner of Kiner Communications, a full-service advertising and marketing firm based in Palm Desert, California. The son of baseball great and New York Mets announcer Ralph Kiner, Scott grew up in the broadcast booth at Shea Stadium. He went into broadcasting as a sports reporter in …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Joan Boiko of Palm Springs Unified School District
Joan Boiko serves as Communications Manager of the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) and is slated to receive the inaugural “Helene Galen Excellence in Education Award” from the Women Leaders Forum (WLF) of the Coachella Valley on January 31st. A long-time supporter of WLF, Boiko keeps in constant contact …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Kathy Greco, CEO of the Desert Healthcare District
Kathy Greco serves as CEO of Desert Healthcare District and is slated to receive this year’s prestigious “Jackie Lee Houston Heart of Gold Award” from the Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley on January 31st. As CEO of Desert Healthcare District, Greco led the charge to provide $5 million …
Read More »Four Remarkable Women Making a Difference in Greater Palm Springs
Donna MacMillan, Kathy Greco, Susan Stein & Joan Boiko to be Honored at Women Leaders Forum’s 2nd Annual Women Who Rule! Awards Luncheon & Scholarship Fundraiser, Jan 31 at Agua Caliente Resort; Jim Houston to Receive Inaugural “Super Man” Award Four remarkable Coachella Valley women will be honored for their extraordinary community …
Read More »Make This Season Merry: A Guide to Sparkle & Shine Palm Springs-style!
Spending the holidays in Palm Springs? Lucky you! There’s nothing like the clear starry skies of a Palm Springs December night, and the days are picture perfect: sunny and bright with the bluebird skies cradling the mountains—and the perfect temperature to enjoy all your favorite outdoor activities: golf, tennis, hiking, cycling, …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with artist Travis Hiner, also known as Suboken
Travis Hiner, also known as Suboken, was born in Longview, Washington, and moved to Southern California as a child. A 1990 graduate of Palm Springs High School, he then moved to San Francisco to obtain a film arts degree from the Academy of Art University. He now lives and creates …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Felipe Castañeda of El Mirasol Cocina
Felipe Castañeda and his wife Lisbet are natives of the small ranching town of Tepechitlan, Zacatecas, an area with a proud culinary history that borders Jalisco’s famous Tequila region. Since opening El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana in the Spring of 1985, the Castañedas have seen their tiny original restaurant grow into …
Read More »PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with Judy Deertrack, Candidate for Palm Springs City Council
Judy Deertrack has 35 years experience in government, downtown development, and historic preservation. She has an AS in Paralegal Studies (Summa Cum Laude), a BA in Communications (Magna Cum Laude), a Law Degree (#1 ranking GPA), and a Master’s Candidacy in City and Regional Planning (Magna Cum Laude). Judy’s also …
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