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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 2025 Annual Report & our Who We Are Brochure.
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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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Recent Events Women's Health and Immunity Across Lifespan July 7, Nadia Roan PhD, senior investigator at Gladstone Institutes and Professor of Urology at UC San Francisco, investigates how viruses persist and cause chronic disease in people. She shared some of her research on HIV/AIDS, Long COVID, the role of immune cells in female fertility and infertility, and more broadly in women’s reproductive aging and health. Members may watch the recording here.
June 30, For our fifth program in the women's health series, Dr. Michelle A. Albert, MD MPH, UCSF, a physician-scientist-epidemiologist, discussed her cutting-edge research about the “biology of adversity”. A central component of her work focuses on understanding the intersection between cumulative psychosocial stress and cardiovascular disease. It was a fascinating presentation.
June 29, IWF NorCal members gathered for the Peninsula Supper Club and had stimulating conversations over an excellent meal. A question posed and discussed was what we cherish most about America as we celebrate our 250th anniversary! We are grateful to Valerie Corradini and Barbara Adachi for organizing such an engaging gathering.
June 25, Barbara Engelhardt, PhD, senior investigator at Gladstone Institutes and professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University, discussed her innovative work using AI to analyze large-scale wearable data – including from the Oura Ring – to better understand women’s health. Members may watch the recording here. 2026 New Connections Luncheon June 13, The 2026 IWF NorCal New Connections Luncheon was a wonderful gathering of over 80 IWF NorCal members. This annual Signature Event is an exciting way to connect with new members, reconnect with old friends, and just enjoy the amazing IWF community. 14 new members introduced themselves and we also heard from several tenured members, showing us how they exemplify our tenets of Leadership, Inclusion, Community, Friendship and Inspiration.
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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. | 2025 Annual Report
PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; Peninsula Book Club Walk & Talk: Lafayette Reservoir Marin & North Bay Book Club IWF Western Region Retreat AI in Action: A Peer Learning Workshop Member Orientation Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio 2026 Santa Fe Opera Festival Cityscapes and Public Spaces Private Tour San Francisco Giants Special Event & Game East Bay Supper Club Navigating Money Conversations Impact Event: Project Glimmer Peninsula Supper Club Reception with IWF Global CEO Sonoma Luncheon East Bay Supper Club Sacramento Book Club Marin Happy Hour Pop-Up Theater Night: "Oh, Mary!" Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed May 2026 President's Message...and other messages from the President are available here. |
IWF NorCal is proud to celebrate Nancy Glaser, the 2025 Frank Pace Award winner, whose volunteer leadership in Tanzania has strengthened smallholder farmers, local cooperatives, and emerging agribusinesses. Through hands‑on financial training, business planning support, and the creation of a demonstration farm, Nancy helped Nyabusakama AMCOS unlock new pathways to higher yields, better market prices, and long‑term economic stability. Her commitment, generosity, and sustained partnership embody the power of expert volunteerism to transform communities. Read 
IWF NorCal member Heather Pelant has joined Cresset as Managing Director, Wealth Advisor, bringing clarity, empathy, and strategic insight to her work. As Co‑Founder of Project Worth and a frequent voice in women‑focused financial forums, she continues to champion women’s confidence and capability around money and investing. Read 
Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Disease
Peninsula Supper Club
From Oura Ring to Insights: AI in Women's Health
Marisa Rodriguez
Tanis Crosby
Susan Passovoy
Claire Brindis
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