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 – Kara Pearson
- Sacramento: President– Christina Dixon
- Silicon Valley: President – Wendy Roberts
- Ventura County: President – Celita Stone
- San Diego: President – Shawn Jough
- Inland Empire: President – Amy Graves
- Bakersfield: President – Megan Rios
- California Central Coast: President – Angela Cisneros
- San Francisco Bay Area: President – Sanem Surel
- Orange County: President – Nasheen Noor
- Los Angeles: President – Katherine Chrisman
