RYU Apparel Inc. announced that Daphna Edwards Ziman has joined the RYU Board of Directors. Ms. Ziman is the President and Co-Chairman of Cine´moi, a network devoted to film, fashion, and lifestyle. She is also the founder of a music label, a movie writer and director, an author and a philanthropist, known internationally and in the Halls of Power in Washington, D.C. for her work on behalf of at-risk and foster children.

Ms. Ziman also was President of the U.S. Film Distribution Company of British & Continental and was an in-house producer at CBS. Away from the office, her passion is helping at-risk and foster youth. She is the founder and emeritus chairperson of Children Uniting Nations, a charity that provides foster children with devoted non-paid mentors, and successfully lobbied to amend the Family Preservation Act, ensuring the safety of children returning home after foster care.

Ms. Ziman also started an initiative to eradicate sex trafficking globally called Justice for Women and with that, building a village called Every Girl's Village for girls that have been sex trafficked. The village will allow them to build a real life and be safe without having to experience violence against them. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of Children's Institute International, is a Chairperson of ABC LOVE (Adoption Brings Children Love), and has been the recipient of many honors, including: The Jacqueline Kennedy Award by JFK University; the Women of Achievement Award by the North American Council for Adoptable Children; the Uniting Children of the World Award by the Child Welfare League of America; the 2011 Community Hero Award by the Dreamland Foundation; the 2010 Soromundi (Sisters of the World Award) by the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles; the 2007 Blue Skies Award by Penny Lane Center; the 2006 Spirit of Life Award by LA's City of Hope; the 2002 Spirit of Compassion Award, presented by Aviva Family and Children Services; and the 1999 Peace & Tolerance Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Advocacy.