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Our Community We are a true sisterhood representing collective values and interests. We serve both the IWF member community and the external community where we live and work, with a shared goal of giving back, including advancing the next generation of young women leaders. View our 2023 Annual Report.
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IWF Northern California is an affiliate of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, member organization comprised of more than 7,800 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations across 74 local forums. View the IWF Brochure and latest IWF news. |
Members are invited to join the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau as a way to give back to the community. Read 
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Recent Events
April 19, IWF NorCal members and guests had a hands-on experience with Rossi Sculptural Designs In Sacramento to learn safety and basic welding techniques. Everyone had a fun time and created a unique piece of art to take home. Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presdio April 11, IWF NorCal members met at the San Francisco Presidio for a fabulous morning "walk & talk." It was the perfect way to start the day and kick off the weekend.
April 10 and 11, IWF NorCal members gathered in six locations around the Bay Area for our annual spring dine arounds. These intimate dinners were held in member homes and local restaurants, and were a wonderful way to connect and get to know each other. As always, the dine arounds were full of great fun, friendship, and food!
April 6, IWF NorCal members got together for an afternoon of mahjong at the Meadow Club in Marin. It was a fun time as members learned and competed in both American and Chinese style play.
April 5, IWF NorCal members were joined by a few furry friends to explore several secret stairways and hidden paths of Berkeley and Oakland on an urban adventure like no other. The weather was perfect for this heart pumping, fascinating walk led by Ellen Jacobs. Shell Ridge Hike March 29, IWF NorCal members got together for a lovely hike at Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek. It was the perfect way to start the day, taking in the sunshine, fresh air, and breathtaking views, together, among friends.
March 25, IWF NorCal President Heather Pelant and President-Elect Diane Knoll joined members for the Sacramento Supper Club at Mulvany's B&L. It was a wonderful gathering! Peninsula Supper Club March 24, IWF NorCal members gathered for the Peninsula Supper Club and enjoyed delicious food and drink over delightful conversations.
March 20, IWF NorCal member Stacy Cross, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, provided critical updates on the legal, medical, and social changes that have emerged since the reversal of Roe v. Wade, offering insights into how individuals, families, and communities are navigating these shifts. It was a very informative discussion! Members may watch the recording here. Lunch and Theater at the Berkeley Rep March 16, IWF NorCal members met for brunch and theater talk with Susie Medak, former Managing Director of the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and then attended the production of "Uncle Vanya." The play was funny, moving, and filled with beautifully bittersweet moments that stay with you. Susie's insights into the playwright Anton Chekhov, the play, and this particular staging made it even more special.
March 15, IWF NorCal members and guests received a private tour of the Manetti Shrem Museum and the facilities that make it function. They then had a great lunch afterwards in downtown Davis. It was a nice mix of members from the Sacramento region and the Bay Area and was a fun day for all.
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Community Engagement Opportunities Meet the members of our Community Committee. Members are invited to share your expertise and experiences via the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau, which was launched in February 2024. Learn more and join the speakers bureau here. | Women Who Make a Difference
PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; Historic Taos House Tour Mission Bay Walking Tour Thaw: The Future of Fertility is on Ice East Bay Book Club We Players Presents: Macbeth at Fort Point San Francisco Book Club Maximizing Your IWF WLC Experience Peninsula Book Club Peninsula Supper Club Pop Up! Member Social in San Francisco Marin & North Bay Book Club IWF Western Region Retreat Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio Bouquets to Art @ SF de Young Museum Get Inspired for an African Safari Adventure! IWF NorCal Member Orientation Peninsula Book Club Signature Event: New Connections Luncheon Workshop: Get Rewired for Your Next Act Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream Oregon Shakespeare Festival Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message March 2025...and other messages from the President are available here. Visiting IWF Global MembersAre you an IWF member visiting the San Francisco Bay Area? Please contact IWF Northern California's President at President.IWFNorCal@gmail.com to connect with local members while you are in town. |
March 31, Check it out! IWF NorCal member Lara Druyan is featured in a Harvard Business School's Board Diversity Network Newsletter Women on Boards: How Lara Druyan and Ann Lucena Are Shaping the Future of Corporate Leadership. Read 
Beginner Welding Workshop
Spring Dine Arounds
Mahjong at Meadow Club
Unveiling Hidden Paths: An Urban Adventure 
Sacramento Supper Club
Navigating Change: Reproductive Health
Cigdem Gencer
Congratulations to IWF NorCal member Katarina Bonde who is receiving the IWF Women Who Make a Difference Award, which celebrates the tremendous accomplishments and contributions that IWF members have made to their communities and the world. We look forward to celebrating Katarina's exceptional leadership and accomplishments at the upcoming IWF World Leadership Conference in Seattle. Read
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