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A Mother’s Prayer for Her Slavic Family

A Mother’s Prayer for Her Slavic Family

The heart of Russia is not inside the Kremlin, writes Alya Michelson. Many Russians have roots in both Russia and Ukraine, speak both languages and embrace the deep cultural heritage of both countries.     By Alya Michelson The road trips to Lviv from the...

Uplifting the Voices of Immigrant Women

Uplifting the Voices of Immigrant Women

Jerry Sullivan, former LA Business Journal editor who now runs his own media outlet called SullivanSays SoCal, interviews Michelson Philanthropies co-chair Alya Michelson about the FirstGen Initiative’s efforts to reshape the narrative of immigrant women.   AUDIO...

A Conversation With Alya and Gary K. Michelson

A Conversation With Alya and Gary K. Michelson

Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson are the heart of Michelson Philanthropies. Their passions have fueled the initiatives of the foundation, which marked its 25th anniversary in 2020. The couple discussed their future plans with Michelson Philanthropies Executive...