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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 East Bay Supper Club January 15, IWF NorCal members gathered for an East Bay Supper Club meeting at The Park Bistro at the Lafayette Park Hotel. It was an evening of engaging discussion among inspiring women.
January 14, Attorneys Beth Mora and Sabrina Ashjian conducted part 3 of their "inside look at the California legislative process" series, discussing how to present your own legislation. It was an extremely informative session and included timely insights on how the current fires in LA may impact the legislative agenda. Members may watch the recording here. BTS: SF Asian Art Museum January 9, IWF NorCal members and guests had a wonderful time at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. The event started with a casual lunch at Asian Box and was followed by a guided group tour of the museum's special exhibition of Chinese ink paintings by Qi Baishi and the museum's permanent collection. It was a fun and inspiring time!
January 4, IWF NorCal members enjoyed a refreshing albeit muddy hike in Lafayette. It was an invigorating way to start the new year with IWF friends! Peninsula Pop Up! December 29, IWF NorCal members gathered at the lovely home of Barbara Adachi where she and Valerie Corradini co-hosted a year-end pop up brunch. It was a treat to gather together and celebrate the season with such an amazing group of women. Cheers to 2025 and more gatherings to come!
December 20, IWF NorCal members braved the fog and chill and ended with a warm feeling of contentment being among friends on this "walk & talk" at the San Francisco Presidio. Holiday Book Review December 5, Book Passage at the San Francisco Ferry Building welcomed back members and guests for the annual holiday book review, one of our favorite events to kick off the holidays: Corte Madera Retail Manager, Deirdre Kidder, and Buying Director, Luisa Smith presented their picks for readers of all ages and interests.
December 4, IWF NorCal member Tracy Layney hosted a casual pop up gathering in her lovely home in San Rafael. It was a great way for local members to get to know each other. Peninsula Book Club November 19, IWF NorCal members gathered at the lovely home of Valerie Corradini for a delightful potluck dinner and Peninsula Book Club meeting. There was a lively and meaningful discussion around the book No Two Persons: A Novel, by Erica Bauermeisteri.
November 19, IWF NorCal members donated their time at the SF-Marin Food Bank. It was a wonderful opportunity to support the community and have fun with IWF friends. We are all filled with gratitude for all we have and for the opportunity to help others in our community.
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Community Engagement Opportunities Meet the members of our Community Committee. Help support one of our local community organizations that are part of our 2024 Holiday Gift Drive. 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. | Signature Event: 2025 Annual Meeting
PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; Peninsula Book Club - Book Exchange Signature Event: 2025 Annual Meeting Signature Event: 2025 Cocktail Reception Sacramento Supper Club Peninsula Supper Club California Symphony Concert: Mozart 100% Capacity: Gender Balance Leadership Celebrate Lunar New Year with Mahjong Startup Investing: Insights from Frontlines Peninsula Book Club San Francisco Book Club East Bay Supper Club BTS: Manetti Shrem Museum Tour & Lunch Lunch and Theater in Berkeley Reproductive Health in Post-Roe America California Symphony Concert: Tchaikovsky Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message 2025 New Year's...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. |
January 7, Congratulations to IWF NorCal member Jeannee Parker Martin, President and CEO of LeadingAge California, who has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging by Governor Newsom. Read 
How to Present Your Own Legislation
Lafayette Rim Trail Hike
Walk and Talk: San Francisco Presidio
Marin Pop Up!
Impact Event: SF-Marin Food Bank
Stacey Keare
Kristin Nicholson
IWF Northern California's Annual Meeting will take place in two parts: a
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