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Please join us for a Leadership Breakfast with Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks. Learn about her career path, receive great leadership advice and get to know one of cable's top executives. ABOUT LAUREN ZALAZNICK Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, oversees Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, iVillage - the original online destination for women - and "Green is Universal," NBC Universal's ongoing environmental initiative. She was named President, NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks in May 2008, when she added iVillage to her portfolio and announced the launch of Women@NBCU, a sales and marketing initiative designed to create custom solutions for advertisers seeking to connect with a highly targeted female demographic. Zalaznick was named president of Bravo in May 2004 and expanded her oversight in May 2007 when the network announced the formation of Bravo Media, a multimedia global content company targeting every consumer touch point. Under her watch, Bravo has become the No.1 ranked entertainment cable network for upscale, educated and engaged television viewers. Additionally, Bravo has achieved numerous records and unprecedented "firsts," including three consecutive best years ever in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and the most critical recognition in the history of the channel, including the most Emmy-Award nominations ever in 2008, as well as receiving the prestigious Peabody Award. Since NBC Universal acquired Oxygen in 2007, under Zalaznick 's oversight the network has shattered every previous ratings record and recorded its best year ever in 2008 across all demographic, on-air, on-line, and financial metrics. Previously, Zalaznick held the role of President of the critically acclaimed Universal-owned TRIO arts and pop culture network from May 2002 to December 2005. She began her career in television at VH1 where she served as Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development. Her early career was focused on film, producing a number of independent feature films including the award-winning Larry Clark film, "Kids" (Cannes 1995); Todd Haynes' "Safe" (Cannes 1995) starring Julianne Moore; and the award-winning Jim McKay film "Girls Town" (1996 Sundance Film Festival Filmmakers Trophy and Special Jury Prize). Zalaznick chairs the Women@NBCU advisory board, comprised of senior executive women across numerous industries, including the advertising, finance, fashion, digital, sports, media and entertainment businesses. Additionally, she sits on the Brown University Women's Leadership Council, as well as the Brown University Creative Arts Council. Zalaznick received her B.A. degree from Brown University, and graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.