Antonia Castro-Graham, Chief Operating Officer of the Orange County Power Authority will lead a call about “Why Do I Always Say Yes?” Weekly format is a 10-15 minute talk on the topic by the host, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from participants. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94977327768?pwd=akFWVkI2cUdCd296cCtrZGlHb1cwdz09Meeting ID: 949 7732 7768Passcode: 094697Dial +1 669 900 9128 US…

Women Leading Government’s Bonus Master Class is the supplement to the monthly Master Class series that was offered during the last 12 months. This session is approximately one-hour long with a 30-40 minute presentation followed by time for Q&A.  Bringing It All Together:  Ethics Matter! Every path on your professional journey brings with it the reality…

Stories of Women Supporting Women.  In July, 2021, Women Leading Government updated their mission statement with:  “To inspire and prepare women to be local government executive leaders and support their success”  DeAnna Hilbrants, Assistant Director Business Services for Silicon Valley Power | City of Santa Clara will share some stories of women that have supported…

Preeti Ghuman, P.E. Civil Engineer, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will lead a discussion about tools to empower women regarding bullying, discrimination and harassment. Weekly format is a 10-15 minute talk on the topic by the host, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from participants. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94977327768?pwd=akFWVkI2cUdCd296cCtrZGlHb1cwdz09Meeting ID: 949 7732 7768Passcode: 094697Dial +1 669 900…

Amy Chang, Director of Finance and Administration of the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority will lead an informal discussion that will leave you inspired. Share your favorite thing (about work or life or anything), share a funny story, or tell us something that is frustrating you. You will have a group to laugh with or…

Women Leading Government’s Master Class series occurs every second Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.  Each session is approximately one-hour long with 30-40 minute presentations followed by time for Q&A.  Monthly sessions will feature a different speaker who will address a variety of subjects, from being a woman leader in Public Works to negotiating your salary.  All of…

Heather Abrams, General Manager, Tamalpias Community Services District will lead a call to discuss the double bind for women.  See the following article:  https://www.npr.org/2016/10/18/498309357/too-sweet-or-too-shrill-the-double-bind-for-women Weekly format is a 10-15 minute talk on the topic by the host, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from participants. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94977327768?pwd=akFWVkI2cUdCd296cCtrZGlHb1cwdz09Meeting ID: 949 7732 7768Passcode: 094697Dial +1 669 900…

Hosted discussion around a themed topic. This week’s discussion will be hosted by Jessica Dekayne, Assistant City Manager of Novato. Weekly format is a 10-15 minute talk on the topic by the host, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from participants. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94977327768?pwd=akFWVkI2cUdCd296cCtrZGlHb1cwdz09Meeting ID: 949 7732 7768Passcode: 094697Dial +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Getting Back Into the Office:  Some of you have already returned to work in the office and some organizations are looking to return soon.  Join this call led by Ashwini Kantak Assistant City Manager, Milpitas to discuss strategies for this change.  If you’ve already returned to the office, you can share your stories and strategies. …

Hosted discussion around a themed topic. Weekly format is a 10-15 minute talk on the topic by the host, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from participants. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94977327768?pwd=akFWVkI2cUdCd296cCtrZGlHb1cwdz09Meeting ID: 949 7732 7768Passcode: 094697Dial +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)