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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 & our Who We Are Brochure.
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Member News
Recent Events
March 1, IWF NorCal members and guests celebrated the Lunar New Year with an afternoon filled with great company and mahjong. From new to seasoned players, everyone had lots of fun, and the afternoon included very cute mahjong themed items as part of a lucky draw with red envelopes.
February 24, IWF NorCal members and guests attended an excellent and enlightening session that went over a "Top 10 list of Things Women Need to Know About Healthy Aging," presented by special guests Dr. Lisa Brent and clinical nutritionist Barbara Sobel. It was a fun and informative get together organized by members Nancy Murphy and Barbara Bylenga.
February 17, IWF NorCal members gathered at the beautiful home of Barbara Adachi for a meeting of the Peninsula Book Club. The evening started with a Lunar New Year celebratory potluck dinner, followed by a discussion of IWF NorCal member Dawn Gross' book Heart Sounds Finding Connection, Courage, and Clarity in Life’s Final Chapter. It was a meaningful discussion and by the end of the evening, everyone was "stuffed with food and joy!"
February 10, IWF NorCal member Kathleen Burke introduced Caitlin Meredith, MPH, MA who shared insights and practical tools to help address common inheritance decision-making challenges and to start the conversation with loved ones around passing on personal possessions. Members may watch the informative recording here.
February 7, IWF NorCal Board members spent the day together to hold its annual strategic retreat. It was an energized discussion of forum business and planning for the upcoming year.
February 6, IWF NorCal Past Presidents gathered to welcome current President Diane Knoll into her leadership role at an intimate afternoon tea at the Town and Country Club. A beautiful and special IWF NorCal tradition which included words of wisdom shared by each of the past presidents.
January 31, IWF NorCal members had a wonderful time at the Crocker Art Museum. It was the opening day of the spectacular Sense of Beauty exhibit and our group received a special tour from the museum curator.
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Community Engagement Opportunities Meet the members of our Community Committee. The 2025 Holiday Gift Drive was held through December 31st. Thank you to all who helped us support this year's selected community partner La Casa de Las Madres. Read more. | Who We Are
IWF NorCal now has a two-page flyer summarizing "who we are." A PDF version is available to view and download here. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; East Bay Book Club IWF Western Region Cocktail Cafe Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio San Francisco Book Club Walk & Talk: Lafayette Reservoir Marin/North Bay Book Club Peninsula Book Club IWF Reception with Stephanie O’Keefe Member Orientation IWF Higher Ed Special Interest Group East Bay Supper Club BTS: Lawrence Livermore National Lab Seat at the Table: Path to the Boardroom Summer Engagement Opportunities Private SF Mission District Food Tour San Francisco Supper Club Dying to Talk Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed February 2026 President's Message...and other messages from the President are available here. Who We Are Brochure New! |
IWF NorCal recognizes and honors our own black women leaders who are leading the way: Kimberly Brandon, Linda Calhoun, Paula Collins, Darolyn Davis, Sandra Floyd, Jillian Juman, Musimbi Kanyoro, Carrie Maultsby-Lute, April Miller Boise, Nataki Myers, Eva Paterson, Debra Plousha-Moore, Lillian Samuel, Deborah Sims, Fran Streets, Nichole Walker, and Vanessa Washington. We are so proud to have you part of our community! 
Congratulations to IWF NorCal members Barbara Adachi, April Miller Boise, and Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz for being named a 2025 Most Influential Women Corporate Board Director! The honor recognizes exceptional executives shaping strategy and driving innovation at the world’s leading companies. 
Celebrating Lunar New Year with Mahjong
Let's Talk About Women's Wellness 
Peninsula Book Club
Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?
2026 Board Retreat
2026 President's Tea 
Crocker Art Museum Private Tour
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