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 2022 Annual Report. Members are invited to join the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau as a way to give back to the community. Read more. | IWF Northern California is an affiliate of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, member organization comprised of more than 7,800 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations across 74 local forums. View the IWF Brochure and latest IWF news. |
NEWS see more > Women's History Month IWF is celebrating 50 years of IWF women changing the world. IWF NorCal member Jill Tarter, a highly acclaimed astronomer, and the co-founder of the SETI Institute in California, has spent her career focused on extraterrestrial life, peering through telescopes to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. She pays her knowledge forward by teaching future citizens and scientists about space exploration, and was the inspiration for the main character in the 1997 movie Contact. Listen to Jill's TED Talk here. Black History Month
IWF NorCal recognizes and honors our own black women leaders who are leading the way: Kimberly K. Brandon, Linda Calhoun, Paula Collins, Darolyn Davis, Sandra O. Floyd, Kaye Foster, Musimbi Kanyoro, Latanya Mapp Frett, Carrie Maultsby-Lute, April Miller Boise, Rhonda Morris, Tomiquia Moss, Nataki Myers, Eva Paterson, Debra Plousha-Moore, Amy Saxton, Deborah A. Sims, Fran Streets, Belinda Stubblefield, Nichole Walker, and Vanessa Washington. We are so proud to have you part of our community! Members in the News March 11, We are saddened to share that IWF NorCal member Jill Tarter's husband and astronomer William (Jack) Welch passed away this week at the age of 90. Together, they co-founded the SETI Institute, which they built to become a world-class scientific research organization. Our deepest condolences to Jill and her family. Read more. Recent Events An Evening at the SF Ballet March 22, Members and guests had a wonderful evening at the San Francisco Ballet. The evening started with a "Meet the Artist Interview," then the magical performance of A Midsummer's Night Dream, followed by an exclusive backstage tour.
San Francisco Book Club March 18, The San Francisco Book Club met at the lovely home of IWF NorCal member Lori Whitney for a delicious meal and great discussion of The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. IWF Western Region Cocktail Cafe March 14, Over 100 members from 7 IWF forums joined to connect via the IWF Western Region Cocktail Cafe. With 14 gatherings hosted and attended by members from IWF British Columbia, IWF Washington, IWF Oregon, IWF Northern California, IWF Southern California, IWF Idaho and IWF Utah, it was a great way to meet with IWF sisters! East Bay Book Club March 11, The newly created East Bay Book Club met for the first time at the lovely home of IWF NorCal member Karen Derr Gilbert. The group had a great discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them, by Timothy Egan. A Toast to International Women's Day March 8, IWF NorCal members gathered for an early morning toast in celebration of International Women's Day. Diane Knoll shared some IWD history and fun facts to kick things off and was followed by moving poetry readings by Linda Calhoun, Carolyn Vavrek, Nichole Walker and Barbara Adachi. A toast and remarks from President Heather Pelant concluded this wonderful mini-celebration. The inspiring poems shared are available here. East Bay Supper Club February 27, IWF NorCal members gathered for the first East Bay Supper Club of 2024. This is a quarterly event designed to connect women through conversation, networking, and community. It was a lovely time with an ice breaker where members shared and celebrated recent personal "wins" with each other. BTS at SFO with Alaska Airlines IWF NorCal members and guests enjoyed a special behind the scenes tour of SFO hosted by Alaska Airlines that spotlighted the airline's commitment and actions towards sustainable air travel. Their efforts include modernizing aircraft, re-training pilots, on the ground and onboard services and operations, and a commitment to increasing the availability and usage of SAF (Sustainable Aircraft Fuel) as well as several innovations still being tested. It was a fascinating and informative event! NEW Members see more>
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. | IWF NorCal President's Tea A very special IWF NorCal tradition, the President's Tea, where past presidents come together to welcome the new president to her role. We are inspired by their leadership and appreciate everything they do to keep our community vibrant and thriving. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; Liars' Club IWF Cornerstone Conference Teaser East Bay Book Club Peninsula Book Club Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio Walk & Talk: Lafayette Reservoir Navigating the AI Revolution Spring Dine Arounds East Bay Cinco de Mayo Luncheon Hong Kong Tea San Francisco Book Club Marin & North Bay Book Club Peninsula Book Club Candlelight Concert: Taylor Swift Tribute Access Event: Pints for Paws Bouquets to Art at SF de Young Museum East Bay Supper Club Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message March 2024...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. |