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March 2, IWF NorCal member and CEO of Futuro Health Van Ton-Quinlivan has been named to the list of the Top 50 Women Leaders in San Francisco for 2023. Van joins this year's roster of esteemed women executives and professionals from diverse sectors such as healthcare, technology, banking, and the environment, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their respective fields. Read more.
IWF...7,800 Women Leaders Worldwide...We Are What We Believe. 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, Yvette Hollingsworth Clark, Pamela Joyner, Musimbi Kanyoro, Latanya Mapp Frett, Shawnte Mitchell, Rhonda Morris, Tomiquia Moss, Eva Paterson, Debra Plousha-Moore, Valencia Ray, Maxine Reynolds, 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! Some favorite quotes, inspirations, and resources shared by IWF NorCal's Champions of Racial Equality (CoRE) Task Force and IWF NorCal Board members, in celebration of Black History Month. Recent Events
March 16, On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, Jennifer Chadwick, Vice Consul General of Ireland in San Francisco, joined IWF NorCal members to share Irish history, stories and a traditional Irish St. Patrick Day’s toast in the native language of Ireland, Gaeilge. We also heard about Saint Brigid's Day and had a delightful time together. Members may watch the recording here.
March 9, IWF NorCal members Christi Haley-Stover and Diane Knoll organized a pop up dinner in San Francisco. Attendees had a delicious meal at Barcha with great company!
March 7, Members gathered at the home of Cailean Sherman for a fun evening of games!
February 28, IWF NorCal member Dawn Gross , MD, PhD, hospice and palliative medicine specialist, led members in a session about Discovering What Matters Most while navigating complex life transitions. In the warm home of Cindy Kasabian, members came together and shared stories and food, which nourished everyone's souls and bodies, respectively.
February 19, IWF NorCal members had a fun evening in Marin where they attended a performance of Justice at the Marin Theatre Company, followed by dinner at Tamalpie. NEW Members see more>
Community Partner Engagement Opportunities Meet the members of our Community Committee and learn more about our existing Community Partners! The Community Committee is currently working on additional engagement opportunities for members. Please stay tuned. | 2023 Annual Meeting The 2023 Annual Meeting was held in two parts: a virtual business meeting on Tuesday, January 24th and a cocktail reception on Wednesday, January 25th. Members may view the recording and other related materials here. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; How ChatGPT is Disrupting Our Work & Lives The Everyday Feminist w/Latanya Mapp Frett IWF Western Region Cocktail Cafe Stories of Triumph with Women Founders Connecting New and Tenured Members Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming Marin/North Bay Book Club Peninsula Book Club Walk & Talk: South Bay Los Gatos Creek Trail Wonderful Women of Disney Private Tour 2023 Dine Arounds: Fun, Friendship & Food San Francisco Book Club Marin/North Bay Book Club Longevity Presents Business Opportunities Dog-Friendly Beer Festival in Berkeley A Conversation with Carla Harris Summer Camp Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message March 2023...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. |