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 8,400 diverse and accomplished women from 35 countries across 77 local forums. Learn more and see the 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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In Memoriam

November 2025, We are deeply saddened by the passing of a pioneer member of IWF Northern California, Eva Auchincloss. Eva was instrumental in expanding athletic opportunities for women and girls in the 70s. She created the Women's Sports Foundation and advocated for the implementation of Title IX legislation. She will be missed. Read more.  

Member News

Congratulations to IWF NorCal members Barbara Adachi, April Miller Boise, and Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz for being named a 2025 Most Influential Women Corporate Board Director! The honor recognizes exceptional executives shaping strategy and driving innovation at the world’s leading companies. Read more.  

Recent Events

Peninsula Book Club

November 18, The IWF NorCal Peninsula Book Club met at the lovely home of Valerie Corradini and enjoyed a wonderful evening of delicious food, lively conversation, and warm friendships.

IWF Cornerstone Conference 

November 5-7, Some photos from IWF NorCal members who attended the IWF Global Cornerstone Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. It was an incredible experience, hearing from insightful leaders from around the world about critical global issues, in the context of Cape Town, through a women’s lens.

Charcuterie Board Workshop

November 1, IWF NorCal member Annelise Bauer led a hands on workshop to build beautiful charcuterie boards, just in time for the holidays! Each participant brought items selected from a comprehensive shopping list, and were guided in selecting, pairing, and arranging their ingredients for a visually stunning and delicious board.

BTS: The Gladstone Institutes

October 31, IWF NorCal members and their guests enjoyed a special "behind the scenes" tour of The Gladstone Institutes for a fascinating close-up view of groundbreaking science and medical innovation tackling the biggest problems in human health at this state-of-the-art independent biomedical research organization. 

NEW Members see more>

Monika Szamko

Partner, Korn Ferry



Lisa Kay Solomon

Founder and Host, How We Future 




Cynthia Cole

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Liz Foster

Managing Director, Edelman



Francine Miller 

Public Health Lead, Goodlife Access



Community Engagement Opportunities

Meet the members of our Community Committee.  

The 2025 Holiday Gift Drive is being held through December 31st. We have several ways to support this year's selected community partner La Casa de Las Madres. Read more

2025 Holiday Gift Drive


This holiday season, let's come together to support women and children in our community! IWF NorCal' 2025 holiday gift drive will partner with La Casa de Las Madres, which supports domestic violence survivors across our community. Join us for an evening with La Casa (12/2), a sock drive (12/4), a children's book drive (12/8), building gift bags for domestic abuse survivors and donations to support this incredible organization. Learn more.

     PROGRAMS see all >

    Exclusive access; shared experiences; 
    by members, for members 

    Pop Up: Cookie Decorating Party 
    Saturday, December 20 | 3:00 pm

    East Bay Book Club 
    Tuesday, January 6 | 6:30 pm

    Main Supper Club 
    Thursday, January 8 | 6:30 pm

    San Francisco Book Club 
    Monday, January 12 | 6:30 pm

    Peninsula Book Club 
    Tuesday, January 13 | 5:30 pm

    Signature Event: Annual Meeting 
    Tuesday, January 20 | 5:30 pm

    Signature Event: Cocktail Reception 
    Wednesday, January 21 | 5:00 pm

    Marin/North Bay Book Club 
    Sunday, January 25 | 12:00 pm

    What's The Latest in AI? 
    Wednesday, January 28 | 4:00 pm

    Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
    Tuesday, February 10 | 4:00 pm

    Videos from past webinars available here.

     RESOURCES

    > Stay informed President's Message Fall 2025...and other messages from the President are available here.

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    Contact us at iwfnorcal@gmail.com           4580 Old Ranch Way, Folsom, CA 95630            415-227-9987