ABOUT US
The leading voice for women entrepreneurs throughout California.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
NAWBO seeks full participation in the organization by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability
About NAWBO-California
NAWBO-California is a federation of 11 local NAWBO California Chapters. We concentrate on statewide legislative action issues and corporate relations, and supports the growth of chapter membership through education, marketing and public relations at the local level.
We advocate on behalf of women business owners with the goal to open doors for women entrepreneurs and creating a business environment that supports their growth by influencing public policy and opinion makers in California. We are the go-to resource for education, inspiration, political advocacy, networking and community for women that want to grow their businesses, and empower others.
Mission, Goals, and Values
- Provide Corporate Access to corporate partners and build relationships for chapters
- Provide Public Policy to support issues advancing women business owners
- Educate and Inform women business owners on topics, trends and issues that are essential to growing a successful business.
California Chapters & Presidents
- Santa Barbara: President – Lauren Bragg
- Sacramento: President– Liliana Bernal
- Silicon Valley: President – Griselda Quezada-Chavez
- Ventura County: President – Seana-Marie Sesma
- San Diego: President – Nichole MacDonald
- Inland Empire: President – La’Vonne Shields
- Bakersfield: President – Vanessa Hartwig
- California Central Coast: President – Gina Cinardo
- San Francisco Bay Area: President – Claudine Ng Bested
- Orange County: President – Dawnette Palmore
- Los Angeles: President – Katherine Chrisman