SHE READY 2026

Safe Return Project

Celebrate the achievements of women of color, uplift and support their leadership, and connect with like-minded community members.

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<blockquote>Encouraging and supporting women of color to pursue elected office and leadership roles.</blockquote>

Get ready for SHE READY 2026 and spend the day with dynamic, passionate women of color. Join us for a free community event featuring regional leaders who will inspire, motivate, and share valuable insights, serving as elected officials and nonprofit , leaders. Our three-panel discussions will focus on women of color serving as elected officials and nonprofit and advocacy leaders. Meet like-minded community members as we celebrate women of color and learn more about how to support their leadership.

<h3>Keynote Speakers</h3><ul><li>Jame Kim, Director, California Working Families Party</li></ul> <h3>Moderators</h3>Panel 1<ul><li>Taylor Sims, Trustee, Pittsburg Unified School District</li></ul>Panel 2<ul><li>Champagne Brown, Chapter President SEIU 1021, BWOPA</li></ul>Panel 3<ul><li>Yvette Williams, Founder - Executive Director, Back on Track Community Services</li></ul> <h3>Panelists</h3>Candidate Panel 1:<ul><li>Dionne Adams, Mayor, City of Pittsburg</li><li>Dr. Jag Lathan, Board President, Antioch Unified School District (AUSD)</li><li>Latika Malkani, Councilmember, City of Orinda</li><li>Patanisha Davis Pierson, Vice Mayor, City of Brentwood</li><li>Wanda Williams, Board Supervisor, Solano County Board, District 3</li></ul>Campaign Panel 2<ul><li>Chala Bonner, Program Manager, Safe Return Project</li><li>Cassandra James, Board Supervisor, Solano County Board, District 1</li><li>Dominique King, CIO, Oscar Grant Foundation</li><li>Cheryl Sudduth, Title, West County Waste Water District</li></ul>Grassroots/Public Organizing Panel 3:<ul><li>Kristin Nimmers, Policy &amp; Campaign Manager, California Black Power Network (CBPN)</li><li>Natalie Rogers, LMFT, Former Mayor, City of Santa Rosa</li><li>Vanessa Russell, Executive Director, Love Never Fails</li><li>Bessie Scott, City Manager, City of Antioch</li></ul> After the panel discussion, enjoy networking and refreshments.

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