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 2023 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 7,800 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations across 74 local forums. View the IWF Brochure and latest IWF news.

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Members in the News

IWF NorCal member Susan S. Morse was recently inducted into the Olympic Club Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service to the Club. Susan joined the nation’s oldest athletic club in 1994 and quickly became involved in governance, serving (and chairing) several of the committees. In 2005, she became the first woman to serve on the board of directors and was elected president for 2007. She oversaw the 2007 U.S. Amateur Championship and is now involved in regional golf governance.

In Memoriam

With great sorrow we are sharing the news of IWF NorCal member Mary Kay Higgins Crockett's passing on Thursday, October 3rd at her home at Carmel Valley Manor. She was 94 and will be deeply missed. Her obituary is available here. A ceremony of her life will take place on January 11, 2025 at her beloved Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, CA at 1 pm, followed by a celebration.


With great sorrow we are sharing the news of former IWF NorCal member Bobbie Sue Hood, who passed away on August 21, 2024. She will be deeply missed. 



Recent Events

Holiday Book Review

December 5, Book Passage at the San Francisco Ferry Building welcomed back members and guests for the annual holiday book review, one of our favorite events to kick off the holidays: Corte Madera Retail Manager, Deirdre Kidder, and Buying Director, Luisa Smith presented their picks for readers of all ages and interests.

Marin Pop Up!

December 4, IWF NorCal member Tracy Layney hosted a casual pop up gathering in her lovely home in San Rafael. It was a great way for local members to get to know each other.

Peninsula Book Club

November 19, IWF NorCal members gathered at the lovely home of Valerie Corradini for a delightful potluck dinner and Peninsula Book Club meeting. There was a lively and meaningful discussion around the book No Two Persons: A Novel, by Erica Bauermeisteri.

Impact Event: SF-Marin Food Bank

November 19, IWF NorCal members donated their time at the SF-Marin Food Bank. It was a wonderful opportunity to support the community and have fun with IWF friends. We are all filled with gratitude for all we have and for the opportunity to help others in our community. 

Walk & Talk: Lafayette Reservoir

November 16, Members and guests were treated to a beautiful, crisp autumn morning for a "walk and talk" around the Lafayette Reservoir. It was a fantastic start to the weekend to enjoy great conversation and the colorful fall foliage over a brisk walk.

A Day in the Life

November12, For this month's "A Day in the Life" program, IWF NorCal member Denise Brosseau featured Carrie Maultsby-Lute, the Head of Partnerships at Northeastern University’s Oakland Campus, which includes Mills College at Northeastern University, and Jennifer Bielstein, Executive Director of the American Conservatory Theater. Hearing our members tell their stories and all of the amazing work they do is always such an inspiration! Members may watch the recording here.

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Susan Thomas

CEO 
10Fold



Stacey Keare

President 
Girls Rights Project



Kristin Nicholson

Private Advisor, Managing Director, Rockefeller Capital Management


Community Engagement Opportunities

Meet the members of our Community Committee

Help support one of our local community organizations that are part of our 2024 Holiday Gift Drive.

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

2024 Holiday Gift Drive

December 3, This Giving Tuesday, the IWF NorCal Community Committee is thrilled to share a selection of local organizations directly supporting women and children as recipients of our 2024 Holiday Gift Drive, which will run through Sunday, January 5, 2025. We hope you will embrace IWF NorCal’s key tenet of COMMUNITY to help make a difference for local women and children this Holiday Season. 

     PROGRAMS see all >

    Exclusive access; shared experiences; 
    by members, for members  

    Signature Event: 2024 Holiday Party 
    Thursday, December 12 | 12:00 pm

    Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio 
    Friday, December 20 | 9:30 am 

    Pop Up! Cookie Decorating Party 
    Saturday, December 21 | 3:00 pm

    Lafayette Rim Trail Hike 
    Saturday, January 4 | 9:00 am

    East Bay Book Club 
    Tuesday, January 7 | 6:30 pm

    BTS: SF Asian Art Museum 
    Thursday, January 9 | 12:00 pm

    San Francisco Book Club
    Monday, January 13 | 6:30 pm

    How to Present Your Own Legislation 
    Tuesday, January 14 | 4:00 pm

    East Bay Supper Club 
    Wednesday, January 15 | 6:30 pm

    Marin/North Bay Book Club 
    Saturday, January 19 | 12:00 pm

    Signature Event: 2025 Annual Meeting 
    Wednesday, January 22 | 5:30 pm

    Signature Event: 2025 Cocktail Reception 
    Thursday, January 23 | 5:00 pm

    California Symphony Concert: Mozart 
    Sunday, February 2 | 4:00 pm

    100% Capacity: Gender Balance Leadership 
    Wednesday, February 5 | 4:00 pm

    San Francisco Book Club 
    Monday, March 10 | 6:30 pm

    Reproductive Health in Post-Roe America 
    Thursday, March 20 | 4:00 pm

    California Symphony Concert: Tchaikovsky
    Sunday, March 23 | 4:00 pm  

    Videos from past webinars available here.

     RESOURCES

    > Stay informed President's Message Autumn 2024...and other messages from the President are available here.

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    Are 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.


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