Registration is now open for all three sessions of our Appointments Series, and we're kicking things off with Part 1: Appointments to State Boards & Commissions, featuring Morgan Carvajal, Appointments Secretary for Governor Newsom, who will walk through how the state appointments process actually works and what it takes to be considered.

📅 Tuesday, September 8

🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

If you've ever thought about serving as an appointee, this is the moment to start learning how. Whether you're new to the process or ready to take the next step, Part 1 will give you the foundation to understand how appointments work at the state level — then Parts 2 and 3 build from there.

Each session is $100 for non-members, or free for CaWL members. If you've been thinking about joining, this is a great time — any of our membership options more than pays for itself across this series alone.

Register here:
https://cawomenlead.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55470

Join us for California Women Lead's flagship annual Summer Reception, Legacy on August 3 at the Mix Downtown in Sacramento for an inspiring evening of networking, collaboration, great food, and drinks.

This year's event honors the enduring impact of California women leaders whose contributions have shaped communities locally and across the state. Summer Reception, Legacy, will bring together influential women leaders from the public and private sectors to celebrate shared achievements, strengthen connections, and inspire the next generation of leadership.

Building on the strong momentum of recent receptions, we anticipate Legacy will be another dynamic and well-attended evening that honors women’s leadership and deepens relationships. Buy your tickets now at the Early Bird rates, prices will increase soon! Registration closes at noon on July 27, or earlier if ticket sales reach capacity. Don't miss your chance—secure your tickets early!

Join California Women Lead Board member Zeny Aguallana as she leads a transformative presentation— Leading with Impact: Reinventing Your Career with Purpose and Confidence. Step into the next chapter of your professional journey with this session designed for ambitious professionals ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. RSVP at this link today.

This event is sold out and tickets are no longer available.

Join California Women Lead (CaWL) once again as we host Wine Down Wednesday at Acheson Wine Company in Sacramento at 1629, 19th Street. This is a casual evening of connection, conversation and good wine. Non-alcoholic options and lite bites are provided.

This is a free event to all with limited space reached and capacity has been reached.

CaWL Members receive one complimentary drink ticket

Non-Members: No host bar

Join Lisa Wrightsman, Managing Director of Street Soccer USA Sacramento, as she discusses how sports foster connection, confidence, and community impact. Through stories and leadership insights, she will illustrate how soccer builds belonging, transforms lives, and strengthens communities in Sacramento.

Join California Women Lead for our next Coffee Conversation on May 5 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am for Pushing Back on the Myth of Work-Life Balance with Board member Sabrina Demayo Lockhart.

For years, the professional world has chased "work-life balance" as if it were a scale to be leveled but it’s inherently unbalanced. This impossible pursuit often leads to frustration when one side inevitably outweighs the other.

Sabrina Lockhart found yoga at a time when she felt like she was on a hamster wheel – always moving but never going anywhere. Yoga helped her discover presence in a full life that is still a little messy.

This talk uses lessons from the yoga mat that can be applied to our daily lives. Sabrina will help participants understand how to shift the perspective from balance (a static, often impossible state) to integration (a fluid, intentional presence).