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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 2024 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 8,400 diverse and accomplished women from 35 countries across 77 local forums. Learn more and see the latest IWF news.
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Members are invited to join the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau as a way to give back to the community. Read 
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Member News
Recent Events
December 20, IWF NorCal members gathered at the beautiful home of Elisabeth Zornes for a delightful afternoon of holiday cookie decorating and visiting with each other. Creativity, warmth, and laughter filled the day. Holiday Book Review
December 8, IWF NorCal members and their guests were treated to an exclusive event at Book Passage, where owner and IWF NorCal member Elaine Petrocelli shared insights on new books worth reading and giving this year. The annual holiday book review is a very popular event and a great way to start some holiday shopping. Holiday Party
December 4, Almost 100 members gathered to kick off the holidays at the IWF NorCal 2025 holiday party. Cheers to all for a wonderful holiday season!!
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Community Engagement Opportunities Meet the members of our Community Committee. The 2025 Holiday Gift Drive was held through December 31st. Thank you to all who helped us support this year's selected community partner La Casa de Las Madres. Read more. | Who We Are
IWF NorCal now has a two-page flyer summarizing "who we are." A PDF version is available to view and download here. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; Signature Event: Annual Meeting Signature Event: Cocktail Reception Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio Marin/North Bay Book Club Peninsula Supper Club What's The Latest in AI? East Bay Supper Club Crocker Art Museum Private Tour Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Peninsula Book Club Celebrate Lunar New Year with Mahjong! Bouquets to Art @ the de Young Museum San Francisco Book Club Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's 2026 New Year Message...and other messages from the President are available here. Who We Are Brochure New! |
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 
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. 
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