Olivia spent her early years in Buenos Aires, the daughter of Argentinean opera singer, Andreas Osuna, and her English mother who encouraged her to attend drama school which she did in England where she lived with her mother and younger brother. Her first big role was on the stage in Jean Brodie which is where Franco Zeffirelli spotted her and at age 15, cast her as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. As Juliet, Olivia won the Golden Globe and Italy's Best Actor Donatella Awards. After that she has appeared in more than two dozen films including Jesus of Nazareth, The Last Days of Pompeii, Lost Horizon, and the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of Ivanhoe. Olivia says her life's dream was playing Mother Teresa in this inspiring film which won her a CAMIE® AWARD at the 2007 CAMIES®, where she quickly became an on-stage favorite. Olivia became enchanted with the idea of rewarding those who create films with character and morality with beautiful bronze CAMIE® AWARDS and happily accepted the invitation to serve on the CAMIE® AWARDS advisory board. She and her musician husband, David Glen Eisley, live in California, outside of Los Angeles.
Pat Ware is the CEO of the Black Courage Foundation, an international education and outreach non-profit organization that personifies the legacy of people of African descent. She has functioned in many diverse roles and positions, including working as the assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and serving as the Executive Director of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/Aids. In the latter capacity, she was invited by the presidents of Zambia and Kenya to share with them, their cabinet members, and other government officials information showing that the best way to prevent AIDS is to encourage abstinence outside of marriage. Pat resides in Virginia with her husband Dr. Brad Ware, who is a family physician. Pat and Brad conduct frequent workshops and give lectures about families and the importance of saving sex for marriage. From their perspective as professionals and as parents of their daughter, Eboni, they are strong supporters of the CAMIES®, and have been from the very beginning.
Shepherd Smith is the president of the Institute of Youth Development in Washington, D.C., and for many years has influenced government officials, parents, and youth leaders to avoid problems by stopping risky behaviors such as alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and non-married sex. Before founding the Institute for Youth Development, Mr. Smith founded and served as president of Americans for a Sound AIDS/HIV Policy. His has appeared on Larry King Live, CBS Evening News, ABC Evening News, CBS Radio, NBC Radio, and National Public Radio, and in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Washington Times. Shepherd serves on the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has traveled extensively to Africa as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly special session on HIV/AIDS and has led two delegations to Uganda. He also was a member of a delegation to South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and the Ivory Coast. Shepherd and his wife, Anita, are the parents of three children.
At age 8, Alan Osmond became the leader of a popular quartet with his younger brothers, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay. They were regulars on the Andy Williams Show. The boys couldn’t have predicted that they, with the addition of brothers Donny and Jimmy and sister Marie, would become world-famous singing sensations. Alan composed many of their greatest hits and produced the Donny and Marie Show. Later, with his wife Suzanne, Alan molded the music career of their eight sons, the Osmonds 2nd Generation.
Alan Osmond Productions, Inc., has produced concerts, 4th of July Stadium of Fire spectaculars, and presidential inaugurals and balls for Ronald Reagan and George Bush. The Osmond Family, actor and singer John Schneider , and good friends, Mick Shannon and Joe Lake created the The Children's Miracle Network 25 years ago. CMN raises funds and awareness for 172 Children's Hospitals throughout North America. Before multiple sclerosis put a stop to his participation, Alan starred with his brothers and sons at the Osmond Family Theater in Branson, Missouri. Alan now manages his sons' careers, his non-profit foundation, One Heart, with www.oneheart.org, and www.TheFamily.com, and other projects to strengthen families. With his faith in God and devotion to his religion, Alan Osmond’s priority is his family.
Gerald Molen started out in the transportation department of a studio--but his problem solving skills and astuteness quickly caught the eye of production teams, and the next thing he knew he was teaming up with Steven Spielberg. Gerald is now known as one of the most respected filmmakers in the industry. Some of Gerald's biggest credits include winning an Oscar for being a producer on Schindler's List, and his beautiful film, The Other Side of Heaven, which won a CAMIE® AWARD in 2003.
Marianne Jennings is a professor of legal and ethical studies at Arizona State University, a syndicated columnist, and consultant to major corporations and business groups. Professor Jennings has written articles for The Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and Reader's Digest. Among the books she has written are Building Business Through Good Times and Bad: Lessons from Fifteen Companies (2002) and A Business Tale: A Story of Ethics, Choices, Success, and a Very Large Rabbit (2003). Marianne is a popular speaker and workshop presenter, as well as having been a commentator on National Public Radio, and a guest on CNBC, CBS This Morning, the Today Show, and CBS Evening News. Marianne and her husband, Terry (who is the Deputy County Attorney in Maricopa County, Arizona), are the parents of four children.
"Both ancient Jewish wisdom and Aristotle recognized the power of the visual image to shape our minds and sculpt our souls. It will not be pleasant to live among people whose only influence has been the lurid concupiscence, leering vulgarity, and sickening violence of contemporary entertainment. For this reason I applaud and support the work of Dr. Glen Griffin and the CAMIE® AWARDS and urge you to do the same. Together we can change the culture," explained Rabbi Daniel Lapin, President, American Alliance of Jews and Christians.
Rabbi Daniel Lapin, often referred to as 'America's Rabbi' is an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi who builds strong bridges with Christians. He makes ancient Jewish wisdom accessible to all through books and CDs and has spoken for countless churches, synagogues, corporations and organizations. He is the president of the American Alliance of Jews and Christians, hosts a popular radio talk show on KSFO, San Francisco, and can be reached at www.RabbiDanielLapin.com
 Dr. Bruce Jackson, M. Ed, M.B.A., Ph.D. is an international expert in the science of optimal human performance. Dr. Jackson coaches and consults with individuals, teams, and organizations to help them achieve lasting success. Dr. Jackson has worked with famous athletes, professionals, inner city families, and Fortune 500 companies alike—
recognizing that the principles of personal excellence and performance are as valid for the aspiring student as well as the well-established CEO. Dr. Jackson currently serves as the Director for The Center for the Advancement of Leadership —a nationally recognized center of excellence in performance training. Dr. Jackson also directs the C. Charles Jackson Foundation to promote character, leadership, and life-skills development. A writer, speaker, author, consultant and coach, Dr. Jackson strives to help individuals fulfill meaningful and successful lives. Dr. Jackson and his wife, Marta have two sons and love great movies.
Leigh Steinberg is one of the nation's leading sports agents, and was the inspiration behind Tom Cruise's character in the film Jerry Maguire. Leigh has represented over 150 professional athletes over his 33 year career, and he has represented the #1 overall pick in the NFL draft 8 times--that's a record!!!
When he isn't being sports agent extraordinaire, Leigh devotes his time to such humanitarian causes as the Children's Miracle Network, Beating the Odds Foundation, and The Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith.
Movies that project positive messages are very important to Leigh, who says: "I have loved movies since the first time my mother took me as a child to see 'Twelve Angry Men,' and I saw Henry Fonda stand up for what was right. When the theatre darkens and a film lights up the screen a special magic happens. Movies which stress fundamental values like family, character and ethics can inspire our imaginations and trigger imitative behavior. They can teach invaluable life lessons, stimulate our dreams, and make our spirits soar. The CAMIES® play a crucial role in honoring and highlighting those artists who strive to imbue their craft with a higher calling."
 The world knows John Schneider best for his starring roles in TV series such as "Smallville," playing the adoptive father of young Clark Kent and "The Dukes of Hazard," playing Bo. And besides being a great counry singer, John has starred in entertaining and uplifting movies such as "You've Got a Friend."
John was a co-founder, with Marie Osmond and Joe Lake, of "The Children's Miracle Network," one of the most successful television telethons in history, providing care for children in 170 hospitals cross the country. But to us, among John Schneider's great accomplishments was propelling CAMIE® AWARDS from a small-time road show into the Hollywood spotlight as the co-host, with Leanza Cornett, of the 2006 and 2007 CAMIE® AWARDS on the stage of the Goldenson Theatre. While introducing the best uplifting shows of those hyears, John convinceingly told the industry and the nation why it's so iimpotant to create and enjoy entertaining movies without offensive content. Then with his guitar, John beautifully sang, "The Impossible Dream,: with ad lib lines about the CAMIE® AWARDS having been an impossible dream that came true. And these are just a few of the reasons John is such a valuable member of the CAMIE® advisory board.
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