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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 2023 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 7,800 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations across 74 local forums. View the IWF Brochure and latest IWF news. |
Members are invited to join the IWF NorCal Speakers Bureau as a way to give back to the community. Read 
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In Memoriam
Recent Events 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.
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.
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. East Bay Supper Club November 7, IWF NorCal members gathered for the East Bay Supper Club in Walnut Creek. It was a lovely time connecting with old friends and new. Happy stories were shared among the participants, creating a fabulously memorable evening!
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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. | Signature Event: 2024 Holiday Party Members are invited to join us for our 2024 holiday party on Thursday, December 12th from 12 pm to 3 pm at the beautiful waterfront restaurant McKormick and Kuleto's. Register here. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; How to Present Your Own Legislation Marin Pop Up: San Rafael Holiday Book Review at Book Passage Signature Event: 2024 Holiday Party Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio Pop Up! Cookie Decorating Party BTS: SF Asian Art Museum San Francisco Book Club Marin/North Bay Book Club Signature Event: 2025 Annual Meeting Signature Event: 2025 Cocktail Reception California Symphony Concert: Mozart San Francisco Book Club California Symphony Concert: Tchaikovsky Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message Autumn 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. |
Congratulations to IWF NorCal member and Cresset President and CEO Susie Cranston who was honored as one of San Francisco Business Times' Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business 2024. Read 
October, IWF celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Leadership Fellows Program in Washington D.C. IWF NorCal member and former Board President of both IWF and the IWF Leadership Foundation Fran Streets was a featured speaker discussing 30 years of advancing women's leadership with a vision to change the world. 
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 
Impact Event: SF-Marin Food Bank
Walk & Talk: Lafayette Reservoir
Stacey Keare
Janis MacKenzie
Kristin Nicholson
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