Ana LaDou serves as Chief Executive Officer of Variety - The Children's Charity of the United States and has been with the charity since 2002. During her tenure LaDou has played a pivotal role in the strategic reorganization of the charity at all levels. Ms. LaDou also strengthened the solidarity and unity of the charity by implementing the National Leadership Conference, which is an annual gathering of Variety Executive Directors, volunteers, and experts in non-profit marketing and administration. She also leads board retreats across the nation, which focus on marketing, fundraising strategies and governance.

Ms. LaDou’s principal responsibility has been to forge a new unity among the thirty local offices across the country. By using knowledge and experience gained locally, LaDou has leveraged those resources into national programs and sponsorships. For instance, the National Mobility Program, which provides prosthetic limbs, walkers, and wheelchairs to children in need was initiated during Ms. La Dou’s time with Variety. This innovative approach to fundraising has given ‘brand name’ status to Variety’s work and has helped to increase fundraising and forge new relationships with existing sponsors and supporters.

Before Ms. LaDou joined Variety she served as an agency account executive and an Internet and film marketing director. LaDou also boasts an extensive background in marketing, promotions, brand building and web initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. Ms. LaDou’s leadership skills stem from her abilities as a consensus builder and visionary strategist.

Ana LaDou graduated from Columbia University in New York and currently resides in Los Angeles with her two entirely perfect daughters.

You can contact Ms. LaDou at:
Ana LaDou
CEO/President
Variety of the United States
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, suite 445
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323.954.0820
Email: ana@usvariety.org