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2019 Woman of the Year Nominees

Ann-Marie Bjorkman

Co-Owner, HomeSmart Real Estate
Nominated by the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley (20 years)
• Chairman of Annual Auction
• Board president
• Executive committee for Festival of Trees
Legacy Christian Academy (8 years)
• Organizer of Auction Gala
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Golf Tournament
• Organizer of Gala Dinner and Auction
Other: Domestic Violence Center of SCV, Circle of Hope, Old Town Newhall Association, HandsOn Santa
Clarita, Michael Hoefflin, Single Mothers Outreach 2020 Mom, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
Organizational Impact: Ann-Marie is chairing the annual Boys & Girls Club Auction for the 4th year in a row.
Championing for the kids and the club daily, and supporting all staff, Ann-Marie accepted her nomination as
board president to lead and direct others on the board. Her role in the Auction includes contacting community
leaders to ask for support for the club. To create a positive relationship with a new supporter, Ann-Marie pro-
vides incentive to the supporter explaining how the help of a new business or person will positively affect the
club and the community, making sure that the relationship reflects positively on everyone. Ann-Marie has cre-
ated new partnerships and supporters. Ann-Marie’s greatest contribution is her time and effort. No matter what
she is doing, Ann-Marie is always trying to find ways to incorporate the club into it. Ann-Marie’s connections
are among her most vital assets, filling tables at events, finding volunteers, and requesting items for Auction.
Biography: Ann-Marie has been an amazing partner to the Boys & Girls Club. She puts her whole heart into
supporting the club because she believes in the mission. In addition to the club, Ann-Marie volunteers with
Legacy Christian Academy, Single Mother’s Outreach, 2020 Mom, and has been involved with the Chamber of
Commerce. All the while she is a devoted mother of two sons and helps her husband with their family business-
es: HomeSmart and California Leasing.

Sue Reynolds Buckley
Career Development, Hart High School District
Nominated by Child & Family Center
Child & Family Center (One Year)
• Board Member
• Chair Finance Committee
• Board Development Committee.
Boy Scouts of America (30 years collectively, 7 years SCV)
• Den Founder
• Den Mother
• Cub Master
• Merit Badge Coach
• Troop and District committees
• Emcee
• Leaders of Character committee
SCV Domestic Violence Center (7 years)
• Chairman
• Executive board