About this Event
Encouraging and supporting women of color to pursue elected office and leadership roles.
Get ready for SHE READY 2026 and spend the day with dynamic, passionate women of color. Join us for a free community event featuring regional leaders who will inspire, motivate, and share valuable insights, serving as elected officials and nonprofit , leaders. Our three-panel discussions will focus on women of color serving as elected officials and nonprofit and advocacy leaders. Meet like-minded community members as we celebrate women of color and learn more about how to support their leadership.
Keynote Speakers
- Jame Kim, Director, California Working Families Party
- Taina Vargas, Title, Initiate Justice Action
- Kristin Nimmers, Title, California Black Power Network (CBPN)
Moderators
Panel 1
- Taylor Sims, Trustee, Pittsburg Unified School District
Panel 2
- Champagne Brown, BWOPA, Organization
Panel 3
- Yvette Williams, Executive Director, Back on Track Community Services
Panelists
Candidate Panel 1:
- Dionne Adams, Mayor, City of Pittsburg
- Dr. Jag Lathan, Board President, Antioch Unified School District (AUSD)
- Latika Malkani, Councilmember, City of Orinda
- Pa'tanisha Davis Pierson, Councilwoman, City of Brentwood, District 2
- Wanda Williams, Board Supervisor, Solano County Board, District 3
Campaign Panel 2
- Chala Bonner, Program Manager, Safe Return Project
- Cassandra James, Board Supervisor, Solano County Board, District 1
- Dominique King, CIO, Oscar Grant Foundation
- Cheryl Sudduth, Title, West County Waste Water District
Grassroots/Public Organizing Panel 3:
- Kimi Le, Executive Director, Bay Rising
- Natalie Rogers, LMFT, Former Mayor, City of Santa Rosa
- Vanessa Russell, Executive Director, Love Never Fails
- Bessie Scott, City Manager, City of Antioch
After the panel discussion, enjoy networking and refreshments.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Doors Open
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Teamsters Local 315, 2727 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, United States
USD 0.00
