Building a Better Board
How to take advantage of a new law to create better oversight and decisions
Here’s how experts say companies can strengthen corporate governance.
Rise and Shine
Women continue to change the face of U.S. politics, both locally and nationally
2020 will go down in history as a time when women made remarkable advances on the political scene.
A Future by Design
The inequities women still face are exacerbated by the pandemic, but there is opportunity for change
While the road to economic recovery, gender pay parity and equitable female representation may be long, there are things that employers and employees can do now to ensure a better future.
Breaking Ground
Women in the Capital Region are founding biotech companies with a global reach — but venture capital remains elusive
Women founders in the Capital Region are developing groundbreaking technology in biotech and ag-tech, emerging industries where territory is still uncharted.
Women in Leadership: Betty Yee
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Betty Yee is the second woman in California’s history to serve as state controller.
Women in Leadership: Lorie Symon
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Lorie Symon is the president of the El Dorado Hills-based aerospace manufacturer Aerometals, which specializes in prolonging the lives of older aircraft for companies like Boeing.
Women in Leadership: Lydia Ramirez
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Lydia Ramirez, senior vice president and chief operations officer at Five Star Bank, is the Sacramento region’s highest-ranking Latina in the banking field.
Women in Leadership: Mary Paasch
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
The Capital Region depends on water resources engineers like Mary Paasch, principal engineer and vice president of Stantec.
Room at the Top
Many nonprofits in the Capital Region are headed by women
Statistics and personal stories suggest that, overall, women may find more growth opportunities at nonprofits, and as a result, many more are opting for this route.
Women in Leadership: Carol J. Ornelas
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Carol J. Ornelas is CEO of Stockton-based Visionary Home Builders of California, a nonprofit that develops low-income housing and owns 26 affordable apartment properties.