On May 11, 2015, the Ms. Foundation for Women will celebrate its 27th annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The Gloria Awards, named for Gloria Steinem — one of the organization’s founding mothers — is a yearly celebration to benefit Ms. Foundation grantees around the country. This year, six honorees —including two Ms. Foundation grantees — will be recognized as “Women of Vision.”

After 30 years in business, Suzanne Lerner steps into the role of President of contemporary clothing label Michael Stars.

As an animal advocate, Lerner walked Animal Fair Media (AFM)’s 2014 Paws For Style runway show with her rescue pup, then sat down for a Q&A with AFM Founder, Wendy Diamond.

Finding a Passion for Empowering Women: A Q&A with Michael Stars Co-founder Suzanne Lerner