IWF Northern California — Leadership. Inclusion. Community. Friendship. Inspiration.
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The women shaping what's next together.

IWF Northern California is an invitation-only community of accomplished women leaders. We cultivate friendship, share perspective, and create the relationships that move our work and our world forward.

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Who we are

Connecting the women who lead the Bay Area — and beyond.

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Our Purpose

IWF Northern California provides unparalleled access to extraordinary women leaders who come together to inspire, support, and share every dimension of their lives.

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Our Mission

We cultivate a vibrant community of accomplished and diverse women leaders — building the relationships that fuel meaningful conversations and create lasting impact.

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Our Community

A true sisterhood serving both our IWF membership and the broader communities where we live and work — with a shared commitment to advancing the next generation of women leaders.

Five tenets that ground everything we do.

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Leadership

Investing in the leaders shaping industry, policy, and culture today.

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Inclusion

A diverse membership that reflects the breadth of women leading today.

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Community

Local roots and global reach — connection across the Bay Area and worldwide.

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Friendship

Relationships that endure beyond any board, office, or boardroom.

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Inspiration

Conversations and ideas that spark the next generation of leaders.

Our reach

A sisterhood that spans the Bay Area and the globe.

As an affiliate of the International Women's Forum, our members are part of a worldwide community of 8,400+ accomplished women across 77 local forums in 35 countries. Locally, we serve the communities where we live and work — with a shared commitment to giving back and advancing the next generation.

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IWF NorCal members at a recent gathering
Programs & Events

Exclusive access. Shared experiences. By members, for members.

Signature events, supper clubs, book groups, summer camp, retreats, and global conferences — designed to spark conversation and lasting connection.

All programs
Signature Event
New Connections Luncheon — featured event
Saturday · June 13, 2026

New Connections Luncheon

An afternoon designed for members and new connections to meet, share, and build relationships in an intimate, curated setting with leaders from across our community.

11:00 AM Doors at 10:30
San Francisco Venue on RSVP
Members + invited guests
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May
22
Walk & Talk: San Francisco Presidio
9:30 AM · Friday
May
28
East Bay Book Club
6:30 PM · Thursday
Jun
02
Women's Health: Hormones & Transitions
4:00 PM · Tuesday
Jun
17
East Bay Supper Club
6:45 PM · Wednesday
Jun
25
AI in Women's Health
4:00 PM · Thursday
Jul
10
IWF NorCal Summer Camp
3-day · July 10–12
Jul
31
IWF Western Region Retreat
Weekend · July 31 – Aug 2
Sep
17
Reception with IWF Global CEO
6:00 PM · Thursday
New members

Welcoming our newest leaders.

A snapshot of the accomplished women who recently joined IWF Northern California.

Member directory
Cari Borja
Senior Advisor, Alice Waters Institute
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Molly Cooke
Professor Emerita of Clinical Medicine, UCSF
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Laura Martinez
Partner & US Board Member, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Hamila Kownacki
CEO (retired), Sutter Health's California Pacific Medical Center
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Tanya Shadoan
Chief Operating Officer, Jewish Federation Bay Area
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Mary-Jane Strom
CEO, Girl Scouts of Northern California
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News & highlights

Recent moments from the community.

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May 13 – 15
Global Conference

IWF Cornerstone Conference

An energizing gathering of more than 750 IWF leaders from over 40 countries — insightful discussions designed to inform decisions in today's world.

April 28
Member Conversation

Dying to Talk — A Conversation on Hospice & Palliative Care

Members Juli Betwee and Dawn Gross, MD, PhD, shared personal stories and explored why end-of-life care remains a taboo subject in healthcare.

April 15
Leadership Session

Seat at the Table — Understanding Board Service

Member Kim Box led a session on the path to the boardroom — what it means to serve, and how accomplished leaders position themselves for a seat at the table.

2025 Report
Annual Review

IWF NorCal Annual Report Released

A celebration of a remarkable year — the programs, partnerships, and leaders shaping the next chapter for IWF Northern California.

Membership

Membership is by invitation. Connection begins with a conversation.

If you're an IWF member visiting the San Francisco Bay Area — or interested in nominating a colleague — we'd love to hear from you.

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