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IWF NorCal is proud to celebrate Nancy Glaser, the 2025 Frank Pace Award winner, whose volunteer leadership in Tanzania has strengthened smallholder farmers, local cooperatives, and emerging agribusinesses. Her commitment, generosity, and sustained partnership embody the power of expert volunteerism to transform communities. Read more.

IWF NorCal member Marsha Vande Berg has been appointed Chair of the President’s Leadership Council of The Asia Foundation, reflecting her long‑standing commitment to elevating leaders and strengthening organizations. We are proud to celebrate her new role and the impact she brings to our community. Read more.

Recent Events

Walk & Talk: Lafayette Reservoir 

July 26, A beautiful morning of sunshine and friendships at the Lafayette Reservoir where members took a walk on the rim trail. The fun continued afterwards over a casual breakfast in Lafayette.

San Francisco Book Club

July 13, Members of the IWF NorCal San Francisco Book Club met at the lovely home of Lisbeth McNabb to discuss James by Percival Everett over a delicious potluck dinner. It was great conversation and connections.

2026 Summer Camp


July 10 - 12, "Summer Camp," one of our most beloved annual events, was held at Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg and members had a fun-filled relaxing weekend. It was an opportunity for members to take a breath, appreciate the beauty of the Sonoma summer, and enjoy the energy, intellect and humor of fellow IWF sisters. 

Women's Health and Immunity Across Lifespan

July 7, Nadia Roan PhD, senior investigator at Gladstone Institutes and Professor of Urology at UC San Francisco, investigates how viruses persist and cause chronic disease in people. She shared some of her research on HIV/AIDS, Long COVID, the role of immune cells in female fertility and infertility, and more broadly in women’s reproductive aging and health. Members may watch the recording here.

Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Disease

June 30, For our fifth program in the women's health series, Dr. Michelle A. Albert, MD MPH, UCSF, a physician-scientist-epidemiologist, discussed her cutting-edge research about the “biology of adversity”. A central component of her work focuses on understanding the intersection between cumulative psychosocial stress and cardiovascular disease. It was a fascinating presentation.

Peninsula Supper Club

June 29, IWF NorCal members gathered for the Peninsula Supper Club and had stimulating conversations over an excellent meal. A question posed and discussed was what we cherish most about America as we celebrate our 250th anniversary! We are grateful to Valerie Corradini and Barbara Adachi for organizing such an engaging gathering.

From Oura Ring to Insights: AI in Women's Health

June 25, Barbara Engelhardt, PhD, senior investigator at Gladstone Institutes and professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University, discussed her innovative work using AI to analyze large-scale wearable data – including from the Oura Ring – to better understand women’s health. Members may watch the recording here. 

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