SHE READY 2026

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

Encouraging and supporting women of color to pursue elected office and leadership roles.

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.

Keynote Speakers

• Jame Kim, Director, California Working Families Party

Moderators

Panel 1

• Taylor Sims, Trustee, Pittsburg Unified School District

Panel 2

• Champagne Brown, Chapter President SEIU 1021, BWOPA

Panel 3

• Yvette Williams, Founder - Executive Director, Back on Track Community Services

Panelists

Candidate Panel 1:

• Dionne Adams, Mayor, City of Pittsburg
• Dr. Jag Lathan, Board President, Antioch Unified School District (AUSD)
• Latika Malkani, Councilmember, City of Orinda
• Patanisha Davis Pierson, Vice Mayor, City of Brentwood
• Wanda Williams, Board Supervisor, Solano County Board, District 3

Campaign Panel 2

• Chala Bonner, Program Manager, Safe Return Project
• Cassandra James, Board Supervisor, Solano County Board, District 1
• Dominique King, CIO, Oscar Grant Foundation
• Cheryl Sudduth, Title, West County Waste Water District

Grassroots/Public Organizing Panel 3:

• Kristin Nimmers, Policy & Campaign Manager, California Black Power Network (CBPN)
• Natalie Rogers, LMFT, Former Mayor, City of Santa Rosa
• Vanessa Russell, Executive Director, Love Never Fails
• Bessie Scott, City Manager, City of Antioch

After the panel discussion, enjoy networking and refreshments.