IWF Northern California

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 2024 Annual Report.

Members are invited to join the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau as a way to give back to the community. Read more.

We are always interested in organizing community impact events!

IWF Northern California is an affiliate of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, member organization comprised of more than 8,000 diverse and accomplished women from 35 countries across 77 local forums. View the IWF Brochure and latest IWF news.

Visiting IWF Members

Are you an IWF member visiting the San Francisco Bay Area? Please complete this short form to connect with local IWF NorCal members while you are in town.

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2024 Annual Report

We are pleased to present IWF NorCal's 2024 Annual Report. It exemplifies our key tenets of Leadership, Inclusion, Community, Friendship, and Inspiration.

Member News

The celebration of life for IWF NorCal member Bobbie Sue Hood, who passed away in 2024, will be held on Sunday, July 20 in San Francisco. Learn more.

Recent Events

Get Inspired for an African Safari Adventure!

June 4, Carolyn Tett, owner of Tett Safaris and a 30-year expert in creating thoughtful, custom safari experiences shared helpful tips and insider insights for IWF members. This was the perfect discussion as IWF members plan for the upcoming IWF Cornerstone Conference in South Africa. Members may watch the recording here.

Bouquets to Art

June 3, IWF NorCal members gathered at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park for one of the year’s most fabulous exhibits, Bouquets to Art, which is an annual floral exhibition arranged among the de Young’s art collections.

Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio

May 30, IWF NorCal members enjoyed a "walk & talk" at the San Francisco Presidio and made sure they stopped to smell the roses along the way.

2025 IWF Western Region Retreat

May 24, IWF members spent the day together in Seattle for a specially curated day of events to build on the relationships and connections between members of the eight Forums in the Western Region: British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Southern California, Idaho, Utah, and Hawaii.

2025 IWF World Leadership Conference

May 21 - 23, IWF NorCal members had a content and culture packed three days at the IWF World Leadership Conference in Seattle. It was an incredible way to experience the IWF community and its global impact.

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Allison Bennington

Partner, PJT Partners

Barbara Giuffre

Founding Partner/Attorney, Work/Environment Law Group

Catherine Lucey

UCSF, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Anne Sheehan

Director, Victoria’s Secret and Co and Janus Henderson Group PLC

Cynthia Wilusz Lovell

Managing Director, Wells Fargo

Melinda Stephenson

Founder, Impact Leadership Partners

Juli Betwee

Managing Partner, Pivot Point Consulting

Jenny Flores

Co-Founder and CEO, AMH Catalyst Center

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.

SPOTLIGHT ON...

Bridging the Future Program

A Campaign for Connection, Legacy & Leadership
A three-level giving program with increasing levels of participation and recognition for members who are able to contribute and help ensure the long-term stability of our Forum. Learn more.