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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
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.
March 13, IWF NorCal members had a lovely dinner at the A16 restaurant in Oakland for the East Bay Supper Club. Members spent time talking at dinner about how they take care of themselves in these challenging times.
March 10, IWF NorCal members gathered at the lovely home of Debra Plousha-Moore for a meeting of the San Francisco Book Club. The group discussed "The Women" by Kristin Hannah and enjoyed a potluck dinner together. International Women's Day March 8, IWF NorCal members came together for a mini-gathering over Zoom to celebrate International Women's Day with some uplifting poetry. The underlying theme for the conversation was "hope, unity, community, and strength," which created a welcome moment of togetherness. Members may watch the recording of this special event here.
March 3, IWF NorCal members enjoyed the Amy Sherald exhibit at SF MoMA and celebrated Black History Month. The exhibit is a powerful and deeply moving experience. Her work is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant, offering a fresh perspective on historical moments and iconic imagery through the lens of the Black Life experience. Many of her paintings confront themes of racial violence, exclusion, and inequality, making the exhibit both thought-provoking and essential viewing.
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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; Walnut Creek Shell Ridge Hike Unveiling Hidden Paths: An Urban Adventure Mahjong at Meadow Club! Member Orientation Dine Arounds Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio Peninsula Book Club Beginner Welding Workshop Historic Taos House Tour Mission Bay Walking Tour Sacred Sounds Sessions at Spirit Rock East Bay Book Club We Players Presents: Macbeth at Fort Point San Francisco Book Club Maximizing Your IWF WLC Experience Peninsula Book Club Pop Up! Member Social in San Francisco Marin & North Bay Book Club 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. |
February 19, Congratulations to IWF NorCal member Valerie Red-Horse Mohl who has been appointed Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Responsible Investing for the Bureau of Asset Management in New York City! Read 
Sacramento Supper Club
Navigating Change: Reproductive Health
East Bay Supper Club
San Francisco Book Club
SF MoMA: Amy Sherald Exhibit 
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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