Born in Canada, Diana Marlo relocated to California in 2005 bringing over 30
years of marketing, sales and fundraising experience to the Desert Cities.
Diana produced her first charity Woman's Show in Canada in
1986 attracting thousands of
women of all ages to the Toronto North Woman's
Show. She launched the first
annual Desert Cities Woman's Show in 2008
supporting
15 local charities
including the fight against breast cancer, domestic
violence and animal
services. That same year, she spearheaded the Desert
Cities Charity Bachelor
Auction benefiting Shelter From The Storm.
The Marketing Director for Desert
European
Motorcars Ltd. for the past five years,
Diana is responsible for all special events, launch parties and marketing hi-line car brands in the desert,
San Diego and Newport, California.
diana@desertwomansshow.com
Carissa Marlo
| Show Manager
Currently a
graduate at Arizona State University, pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Business
Marketing, Carissa grew
up with the Woman's Show in Canada, eventually operating her
first
'booth' at the age of 8.
As Show Manager she is the main contact for
exhibit sales and administration and is your go to perdon for all Show needs.
carissa@desertwomansshow.com
Dr. Audrey Reed
| Logistics & Production Manager
Dr. Reed, owner of Works in Progress has shared her knowledge and expertise in
logistical and event management with the Woman's Show for the past three years.
She is highly recognized for her production talents in the valley including El
Paseo Fashion Week, The Desert Cities Bachelor Auction, Women Leaders Forum,
Cabaret Theatre West and many other community and national events.
dr_reed@desertwomansshow.com
Susan Stein
| Fashion Manager
Ms. Stein is most commonly recognized as the Fashion Editor of Palm Springs Life
magazine. Working in the industry for over 30 years in New York, Beverly
Hills and our desert, Susan is the leading authority on fashion in Southern
California. She has volunteered her time and experience to manage our Fashion
Connection and
produce our daily Fashion Shows on Center Stage.
Sooz@desertwomansshow.com
Ramona Kaptyn
| Show Ambassador
Ramona Kaptyn,
journalist, hotel manager, teacher, marketing
manager, and foreign aid worker, met Diana Marlo in Canada at one of Diana’s first Woman’s
Shows in the '80's. Ramona continues as a volunteer for
the Desert Cities Woman’s Show and Desert Cities Bachelor
Auction whenever she is in the Desert.
Ramona is a Canadian residing and working for
a not-for-profit organization in
White Rock, British Columbia.
Advisory Council
Each year a dynamic group of individuals volunteer their time, their ideas and
their experience to keep the Desert Cities Woman's Show growing and evolving.
With this valuable input the Show is able to better understand and provide for
the needs of the women of the Coachella Valley.