Event special guests
 Hon. Betty YeeCA State Controller (Ret.) |  Hon. Fiona MaCA State Treasurer |  Sen. Maria Elena DurazoDistrict 26 |
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Honorary Chairs
Sup. Kathryn Barger
LA County Board of Supervisors, D5
Rep. Judy Chu
CA US House D28
Sen. Maria Elena Durazo
CA Senate D26
Hon. Fiona Ma
CA State Treasurer
Sup. Holly J. Mitchell
LA County Board of Supervisors, D2
Asm. Tina McKinnor
CA Assembly D61
Hon. Katie Porter
Hon. Bety Yee
Former US Congresswoman
CA State Controller (ret.)
Dr. Regina Smith
President, LA County Commission for Women
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 -- Chris Carson, President Emeritus, National League of Women Voters
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Current Status of Women's Advocacy -- Dr. Rita Gallardo Good, Chair of California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG
11:15 AM — Breakout Sessions (2 Tracks)
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Track A: Run for Office 101 — Christy Smith, Exec. Dir., Emerge CA
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Track B: Staying Strong: Coping & Thriving in Today’s Political Climate -- Dr. Diandra “Dee” Bremond, Director of Community, Close the Gap
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) —Gloria Mendez, LCSW, LA County Dept of Mental Health
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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 – 4:30 PM
Networking Reception (Outdoor)
Hosted by the League of Women Voters