International Women's Forum Northern California IWF Northern California is a vibrant community of accomplished and diverse women leaders and part of a global network of 7,000 members across 34 countries. We strive to be agents of change to advance women’s leadership and champion equality worldwide. Through our curated events, we bring together multi-generations of women to learn, share perspectives, and support one another in intimate settings. We are a true sisterhood of extraordinary women whose foundation is built on our core tenets of leadership, friendship, community and inspiration. READ MORE > | IWF-Northern California is an affiliate of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, member organization comprised of more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. IWF OVERVIEW VIDEO |
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Recent Events
February 25, members welcomed special guest Liz Ann Sonders, special guest Liz Ann Sonders, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist of Charles Schwab for an economic forecast discussion. Through an interview with IWF NorCal member Heather Pelant, Partner at Baker Street Advisors, Liz Ann shared her perspectives about current economic events and the impact of the pandemic. Members may view the recording here.
February 4, IWF NorCal member and attorney Barbara B. Creed held her second discussion of upcoming US Supreme Court cases. Members learned of, discussed and voted on the outcomes of three cases on the court's docket. Barbara will follow up again in a few months to let us know the court's rulings. Members may view the recording here. NEW Members see more>
Legacy Foundation Make a Difference for Girls and Local Heroes with Cookies! February 12, Key tenets of IWF NorCal and the Legacy Foundation are Community and Impact. We are excited to kick-off an initiative to help girls increase access to Girl Scout experiences and address racial and economic equity by creating opportunities for girls living in low-income communities to build competence in STEM, the outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship and to develop the leadership outcomes available through Girl Scout programs. We are supporting this initiative by buying Girl Scout cookies! Learn more. | Reflections and Discussion February 11, Members came together to reflect on and discuss events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 with the CoRE Task Force. The next discussion on March 9 will focus on "Language and Microaggressions" -- register here to join the conversation. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; IWF SoCal: Where Women Made History CoRE Event: Language & Microaggressions Women's History Month Special Toast IWF NorCal Virtual Speed Networking Virtual Marin/North Bay Book Club Virtual Peninsula Book Club IWF NorCal Virtual "Meet Up" An Insider's View: US Rep. Jackie Speier Virtual Peninsula Book Club Videos from past webinars available here. IWF Global Event Calendar available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed The Scoop #25 - Celebrating Women's History Month and other messages from President Barbara Adachi 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. |