Hello friend   We hope this message finds you well and staying safe in these challenging and extraordinary times. As always, we are inspired by women throughout California who are leading on calls for positive transformation, unity, and change.    As we said in our statement, CA Women Lead is committed to fighting for Black Lives in California and the nation. Part of this fight is creating a space for our Black Women Leaders and our members to have meaningful discussions, and to learn how we can best support the Black community.    Please join board members Dr. Diandra Bremond and Board of Equalization Chair Malia Cohen, along with CA Assembly member Sydney Kamlager, and newly appointed Executive Director of the CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, LaKenya Jordan, for a  Round Table Discussion on Friday, June 26 th  from 12:00pm-12:45pm. We will cover systemic racism, violence against the Black community, and actions we can take now to make change happen.    To every member: At this transformational time in history, we ask you to please let us know specifically what would be most helpful to your success. We aim to emerge from this time better and stronger — but this will depend on successfully meeting the moment. Your input is vitally important, so please email or call us directly with feedback and suggestions for programming.    Hope to connect soon, and take good care. 

Mona Pasquil Rogers CA Women Lead  Board Chair

Lindsey Nitta CA Women Lead Executive Director

Meet Network Member, Ting Sun The daughter of Chinese immigrants who came to the US for its education system, I didn’t speak a word of English when I started kindergarten. I didn’t learn the alphabet until third grade, but by fifth grade, in the US bicentennial year of 1976, I won a regional essay contest, “What American Means to Me.” My life's work in education was to make the American dream achievable for all, but when I set my goal to become a teacher, I never expected my job to be political. However, I have learned throughout my career everything is political, and education is no exception. I started as a teacher, co-founded a charter school, and eventually found my way into educational policy, serving as a (former) Chair of the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. I am now a member of the California State Board of Education. Like many, I learned to navigate the curves and potholes on the road of public policy, struggling mostly by myself.  This is why I love being a member of CA Women Lead . We don't have to do it on our own! I am constantly inspired by the amazing women leaders who are open and willing share their experiences and offer their support. Our voices are critical, and powerful - CA Women Lead is our megaphone. I just wish I joined earlier in my career.

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

APPOINT MEMBERS Jeanine Hawk Joyce Lewis ENGAGE MEMBERS Annie Lam Anne White Erin Donnette Hildegarde Aguinaldo Mandy Lee Mitra Rogers Natalie Haskell Pamela Price Patricia Lock-Dawson

CA Women Lead's incredible members help fuel our mission to get women in office, on boards and commissions, and in positions of power. Join today!  PLEASE CLICK HERE.

A Toast to Liz Figueroa! Join us for a virtual toast and fundraiser in honor of Liz!

After 40 years serving with CA Women Lead, our dear friend, Liz Figueroa , is retiring from the board. P lease help us send her off in celebration! All proceeds of this event go towards sponsoring female college student memberships to CA Women Lead. S pecial guest speakers will share their stories of the statewide impact they created working with Liz. Speakers include: State Senator Holly Mitchell, LA County Supervisor Sheila Khuehl, and former CA Women Lead Executive Director, Rachel Michelin!  Register at https://www.cawomenlead.org/event/celebratingliz

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE STATE BUDGET (please note the event time has been updated from previous communications) On June 17 , bring your coffee and questions, and let's start our day together! CA Women Lead welcomes State Senator, Holly Mitchell , to discuss what's ahead for the 2020/2021 CA state budget. Wednesday, June 17 10:00 am - 10:30 am FREE for members, $20 for non-members Space is Limited. Register Now!

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 !