Honorary Chairs
Hon. Fiona Ma
CPA, CA State Treasurer
Hon. Betty Yee
CA State Controller (ret.)
Sen. Maria Elena Durazo
State Senate District 26
Rep. Judy Chu
CA US House District 28
Join Us!
We’re excited to announce that this upcoming Lead With Strength: Women’s Political Leadership & Wellness Initiative will be a joint partnership between over 15 organizations (and growing). Event organized by NWPC Foundation & NWPC LA Metro. Through this conference, we hope to create a safe space to uplift women and support mental wellness, while empowering women in leadership and public life.
Event Partners (partial list):
NWPC Foundation
NWPC California
NWPC San Fernando Valley
NWPC LA Westside
NWPC Sacramento
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG)
Los Angeles County Commission on Women
City of LA: Empower LA/Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
League of Women Voters
Emerge California
AWPE (AAPI Women in Politics / EmpowHer)
CAUSE
Fund Her
Rotary International District 5300
Lions International District 4-L2
Close the Gap
Ready to Launch
Revolution Empower Her Community
This project is being funded in part by the National Women’s Political Caucus Foundation.
Program Schedule
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
Pre-Conference Walk (Indoor Track – YMCA)
Resource Tables (all day)
Art Exhibit (all day)
10:00 AM
Welcome & Keynote – Hon. Fiona Ma, CPA, CA State Treasurer
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Overview of the Day’s Agenda
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VIP Recognition & Certificate Presentations
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Women’s Rights Then and Now
11:15 AM — Breakout Sessions (2 Tracks)
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Track A: Run for Office 101 — Emerge CA & AWPE
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Track B: Staying Strong: Coping & Thriving in Today’s Political Climate
12:30 PM
Lunch Keynote & Fireside Chat
“Leadership with Purpose in Times of Challenge” — Hon. Betty Yee, former CA State Controller
1:15 PM — Breakout Sessions (2 Tracks)
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Track A: Emotional Intelligence in Public Leadership (EQ for Women Leaders)
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Track B: Coalition Building Across Communities — Carmen Chang, CEO, Empower LA
2:30 PM
Closing Session
“Your Voice, Your Power: Crafting a Narrative That Moves People”
— Conni Francini, CEO, Soro Publishing
Reflections & Participant Sharing (Final Remarks)
3:30 PM
Closing
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Networking Reception (Outdoor)
Hosted by the League of Women Voters
Ticketing Information
Current NWPC Members $20
Non-Members $40
All tickets include:
event programming, continental breakfast, lunch, and validated parking!