Director of Development & Programs, Jakara Movement Palvinder is a public health, education, and social justice enthusiast. In 2012 she established the Bhujangan Kaur Leadership Retreat, the first all-girls retreat for the Punjabi community in California. She is passionate about youth development, education, health, and building community power. She is committed to addressing gender, racial, health, and educational equity. Palvinder … Read More

Board Chair, African Women’s Development Fund, USA  Maame Afon is a gender and leadership specialist, activist, coach/mentor, facilitator, and mother who enjoys raising her three children with her husband. In her capacity as board chair of the African Women’s Development Fund USA, she guides the overall strategy and direction of the organization. She has translated her passion for transformative coaching, … Read More

Associate Director, Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa County Cristal is a voice for her community and an advocate for all human beings. In her current role at Girls Inc., she wears many hats but most enjoys the role of teaching the members of her organization to love and advocate for themselves and others. She is passionate about advocating for … Read More

Deputy Director, Monterey County Rape Crisis Center Lauren is a feminist. In her current role at the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, she leads a team in the implementation of the organization’s mission to provide ongoing advocacy, support, and healing for all victims and survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse; and to prevent sexual violence through education. … Read More

Program Coordinator, Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Karina is a Program Coordinator and community activist. In her role, she provides oversight of five Family Resource Centers throughout Stanislaus County. She is committed to ensuring that everyone has equitable access to essential services. As a daughter of farmworkers, she gained firsthand knowledge of the many challenges people face in her … Read More

LGBTQ+ Resource/Drop-in Center Program Manager,  Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Jennifer is a passionate advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. She serves on the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission’s Inclusion Committee and started the agency’s participation in Fresno’s Pride Parade. In an effort to create social justice and equity, she has worked with various LGBTQ+ causes since 2001 in Sacramento, … Read More

Site Director & Staff Attorney, Root & Rebound. Felicia is a dedicated advocate for her clients and her community. She has fought for social justice and gender equity in education, the workplace, and in the criminal justice system. In her current role, she leads the Fresno Reentry Women’s Employment Initiative, which provides comprehensive wraparound reentry services focused on the unique … Read More

Program Manager, Central Valley Against Human Trafficking (CVAHT), Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Sarah is a community leader and an advocate for victims and survivors of human trafficking. In her current role as CVAHT Program Manager and chair of the Central Valley Freedom Coalition, she leads the anti-trafficking movement in the Central Valley of California. She has a passion for eradicating … Read More

MPA, Management Analyst, Office of Women’s Policy, County of Santa Clara Julie has more than eight years of experience using a gender lens to develop policies and administer programs. With a focus on gender equity, she has trained and facilitated workgroups on human trafficking, pay equity, and youth leadership. She currently spearheads initiatives to build a pipeline of leadership, working … Read More

MPA, Program and Outreach Coordinator, Innovating Education in Reproductive Health Cassandra is a feminist, womanist activist working in sexual and reproductive health education. In her current role, she focuses on promoting patient-centered healthcare and increasing knowledge about abortion and contraception. She is passionate about protecting the rights of women and girls, emphasizing the need to uplift women and girls of … Read More