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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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Recent Events
November 18, The IWF NorCal Peninsula Book Club met at the lovely home of Valerie Corradini and enjoyed a wonderful evening of delicious food, lively conversation, and warm friendships. IWF Cornerstone Conference
Charcuterie Board Workshop November 1, IWF NorCal member Annelise Bauer led a hands on workshop to build beautiful charcuterie boards, just in time for the holidays! Each participant brought items selected from a comprehensive shopping list, and were guided in selecting, pairing, and arranging their ingredients for a visually stunning and delicious board.
October 31, IWF NorCal members and their guests enjoyed a special "behind the scenes" tour of The Gladstone Institutes for a fascinating close-up view of groundbreaking science and medical innovation tackling the biggest problems in human health at this state-of-the-art independent biomedical research organization.
October 23, IWF NorCal member Denise Brosseau featured three long-time members in a delightful conversation that shared their personal and professional stories, and the role IWF has played in their lives. We were truly inspired and loved hearing from Barbara Creed, Carol Mayer Marshall and Rachel Mueller. 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 Holiday Gift Drive
This holiday season, let's come together to support women and children in our community! IWF NorCal' 2025 holiday gift drive will partner with La Casa de Las Madres, which supports domestic violence survivors across our community. Join us for an evening with La Casa (12/2), a sock drive (12/4), a children's book drive (12/8), building gift bags for domestic abuse survivors and donations to support this incredible organization. Learn more. PROGRAMS see all > Exclusive access; shared experiences; An Evening with La Casa de las Madres Signature Event: Holiday Party Holiday Book Review at Book Passage East Bay Supper Club Pop Up: Cookie Decorating Party Signature Event: Annual Meeting Signature Event: Cocktail Reception Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Videos from past webinars available here. RESOURCES > Stay informed President's Message Fall 2025...and other messages from the President are available here. |
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. 
October 15, IWF NorCal member Sheryl A. Barden, CAM, was honored with the National Business Aviation Association’s prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the business aviation industry's annual convention in Las Vegas. This lifetime achievement award celebrates Sheryl’s unwavering dedication to business aviation—as a visionary leader, mentor, and advocate for people and culture. Read 
Peninsula Book Club
November 5-7, Some photos from IWF NorCal members who attended the IWF Global Cornerstone Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. It was an incredible experience, hearing from insightful leaders from around the world about critical global issues, in the context of Cape Town, through a women’s lens.
BTS: The Gladstone Institutes
Tell Me Your Story: IWF NorCal Long-Time Members 
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