Hello friend In July, we launched our campaign to find young women who were leaders in their communities in an effort to connect them with free CA Women Lead memberships, because we know how important it is to support our next generation of women leaders in CA. We are so proud to announce the 25 awardees. They are a diverse, bright group of women who are leading the way on numerous issues, serving in many different capacities, and developing their leadership skills in creative ways. Part of the work of this campaign is to also get to know our younger generation of women leaders and make sure our programming is meeting their needs. We look forward to hearing from these women and growing with them as an organization! Congratulations and welcome to:

Alexa Mark Armida Saechao Chivas Mays Evelyn Chavez Hannah Billows Karla De Alba Kiana Vaghefi Malisha Blakes Naja Lake Rachel Cooperman Shastady Hernandez Sophie Manoukian Zaire Bailey Anisa Saechao Caroline Siegel Singh Daniela Dolar Gabriela Jimenez Julia Wook Kayden Tsuyuki Madeline Bedwell Merielle Ugaban Macarae Nancy Herrera Ruby Foxall Sole Ortiz-Ruiz Teissy Angel Ramirez

In keeping up the theme of young women leaders, just this last weekend, California Women Lead collaborated with the Girls Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) and other Girl Scouts chapters across the nation to host a virtual conference to promote civic engagement for girls in 6th-12th grade. The all day event was filled with workshops about policy, activism, and the democratic process. We heard from incredible women leaders like CA's Lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, Yorba Linda City Mayor Tara Campbell, and even our own President, Mona Pasquil. We were pleased to engage so many young girls on the topic of civic engagement and spark their interest in public leadership! A special thank you to all the women and organizations who participated in the event and made it special, and to Girl Scouts Heart of Central Valley for connecting young girls to the political space. Hope to see you at an upcoming training and event opportunities this month. Stay well!   Lindsey Nitta CA Women Lead  Executive Director

So You're Running for Office. Now What? On Monday, August 20th, join us for coffee and a chat! CA Women Lead welcomes former CA Assembly member Catharine Baker, she will chat with us about what to expect as a candidate for public office! Monday, August 27 9 - 9:30 am FREE for members, $20 for non-members Space is Limited. Register Now!

CA Women Lead & Run Women Run Appointments Training

Join CA Women Lead and Run Women Run on August 27th at 5:00 PM for a virtual panel discussion about the value of serving on boards and commissions and why there needs to be more women at the table. Lear key insights and from personal experiences of being appointed from the process to serving from: Mona Pasquil Rogers, CA Women Lead Board Chair Nora Vargas, Southwestern Community College Board member and appointee Leah Goodwin, SD County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Chairwoman Register Now!

Meet Appoint Member, Joyce Lewis Joyce Lewis, a native Californian, is 100% committed to a life of service. She was educated at universities throughout the SF-Bay Area and holds dual licenses with the California State Bar and Board of Registered Nursing. As an experienced federal government attorney, she handles complex legal matters arising out of CA, HI, Philippines, WA, OR, ID, and NV. Her legal practice focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. In conjunction with colleagues, she has negotiated and settled administrative claims and district court lawsuits worth millions of dollars. As education-trainer, she mentors young people, law students, and attorneys, and has taught sessions on sexual harassment prevention, stress management, disability discrimination, and ethics. From 2011- 2019, she was appointed Commissioner by City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors, serving on the quasi-judicial Assessment Appeals Board. She presided over hundreds of property tax appeals, helping to curb the appeals backlog following the 2008 real estate crash. As Commissioner, she fully embraced the right of due process, ensuring that all parties were respected and felt heard. Joyce works to improve public health, leading community health initiatives, education classes, and providing direct client services. She works on multidisciplinary teams serving high-risk and vulnerable infants, children, and families who face a myriad of social and health issues. Since 2016, Joyce has served on the Board of Directors, Healthy Black Families (HBF), Berkeley, CA. In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic and racial justice movements, she moderated the June 2020 virtual forum, “Enough is Enough”, a collaborative effort with local and state community leaders seeking equity and social justice. In 2017, she received an award from U.S. Job Corp, Treasure Island, for her graduation commencement speech, “Lily Pads and Springboards.” Joyce donates many hours of free legal services and health consultation. She credits her parents, Ouida Wilkins and Sterling Lewis, for imbuing her with “passion to serve” and “giving back.” Being a member of California Women Lead provides a supportive network of women leaders. I look forward to active engagement and learning about new leadership opportunities, appointed or elected, where I can make a positive impact for change.

We welcome our newest members, and acknowledge those who renewed their membership in the month of July.

APPOINT MEMBERS Dr. Julie Damron Stephanie Biddle ENGAGE MEMBERS Judy Schurr Rev. Linda Boston Nancy Gogan Neva Parker Siri Pulipati

All members, don't forget about your coaching benefit!

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THIS MONTH'S APPOINTMENTS: There are thousands of appointment opportunities through Governor Newsom's Administration. Check out the list and see the many ways you can bring meaningful change to your community by adding your voice to a state board or commission. Here is the List! Interested in an appointment, but need support on how to get started? CA Women Lead members get free invites to appointment trainings and much more! Sign up today!