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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 2024 Annual Report.
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IWF Northern California is an affiliate of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, member organization comprised of more than 8,400 diverse and accomplished women from 35 countries across 77 local forums. Learn more and see the latest IWF news.
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Members are invited to join the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau as a way to give back to the community. Read 
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We are pleased to present IWF NorCal's 2024 Annual Report. It exemplifies our key tenets of Leadership, Inclusion, Community, Friendship, and Inspiration. Member News
Recent Events
September 29, The IWF NorCal Peninsula Supper Club had another delicious dinner together and friendships were celebrated over wonderful conversations. Private North Beach Food Tour September 27, IWF NorCal members enjoyed a guided walking and food tour of San Francisco's North Beach and the Barbary Coast on this beautiful Saturday. As one participant said, "it was a wonderful day of food, frivolity, and friendship."
September 20, IWF NorCal member Elisabeth Zornes hosted a casual pop up get together in her lovely home. The evening included singing some tunes with the (player) piano, a potluck, and birthday celebration. Forever Fly Free September 17, IWF NorCal member Jenny Brandemuehl shared her journey to discovering the power of love and hope, and previewed her forthcoming book: Forever Fly Free. We are grateful to Jenny for a truly inspiring and engaging discussion! Members may watch the recording here.
September 16, the IWF NorCal Peninsula Book Club met at the lovely home of Carol Langensand to discuss Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and enjoy a potluck dinner.
East Bay Book Club September 2, IWF NorCal East Bay Book Club members gathered at the beautiful home of Heather Paquette where they discussed the book The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.
August 28, IWF NorCal member Julie Castro Abrams hosted an informative session in which she interviewed IWF Peru member Patricia Lizarraga, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hypatia Capital. They discussed the leadership and performance of women CEOs, and the Hypatia Women CEO Index, a unique financial instrument that measures the performance of American public companies with female CEOs. Members may watch the recording here.
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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. | 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month
To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, IWF NorCal is celebrating members Denise Dunning, Jenny Flores, Ana Pinczuk, and Karilyn Van Oosten. Please join us in honoring these extraordinary IWF NorCal members who are making a positive impact on the world. We are very proud to have you part of our IWF community and sisterhood! PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio US Supreme Court Review Discover the Value of IWF Membership IWF Western Region Cocktail Cafe Peninsula Book Club Tell Me Your Story: Long Time Members Behind the Scenes: Gladstone Institutes Charcuterie Board Workshop East Bay Book Club Marin/North Bay Book Club San Francisco Book Club Peninsula Book Club IWF Higher Education SIG An Evening with La Casa de las Madres Signature Event: Holiday Party Holiday Book Review at Book Passage Pop Up: Cookie Decorating Party Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message Spring 2025...and other messages from the President are available here. |
September 24, Bay Area TV news icon Belva Davis, who was an IWF NorCal member from 1978 to 2021, passed away at 92. She worked as a journalist in the Bay Area for nearly 50 years, and was the first African-American woman to become a TV reporter on the West Coast. She will be missed. Read 
Peninsula Supper Club
Pop Up! Sing-Along and Potluck
Peninsula Book Club 
Women CEOs in the US
Heidi Ho
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