How to make the fourth largest economy in the world work for women
Women Are Essential to the State Economy
Last year, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls invested in women-specific research and produced the California Blueprint for Women’s Pandemic Economic Recovery. Here is some of what they learned.
Teaching Communication
How Trinette Marquis, executive director of CalSPRA, helps schools to communicate effectively
As the first full time, salaried executive director to be appointed to California School Public Relations Association, Marquis supports the invisible communication line between schools and families.
Cultural Capital
Who benefits from arts and culture in the Capital Region, and who owns it?
Some members of the arts sector experience instability due to a lack of ownership in the creative movements they build. A year out from pandemic reopenings, city and state programs are supporting artists in unprecedented ways — but the relief is temporary.
Wine for a Cause
Jill Osur of Teneral Cellars hopes to open conversations and inspire change, one wine bottle at a time
As the founder and CEO of Teneral Cellars, Jill Osur believes in
doing well by doing good.
Women Who Represent
More women are running for office and getting elected
The most recent election for West Sacramento City Council has marked a move toward equity — particularly when it comes to female representation. For the first time in history, West Sacramento has an all-female city council and mayor, who are also all women of color.
Women in Leadership: Marisa Sharkey
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Before starting her shoe company Birdies, Marisa Sharkey
described herself as risk averse. Eight years in, her bold moves
have paid off.
Women in Leadership: Cathilea Robinett
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Cathilea Robinett is CEO of e.Republic, a Folsom-based media and research company focused on state and local government and education. She drives the company’s mission to improve government and education through strategy, stability, growth and expansion.
Women in Leadership: Cindy Petersen
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
As superintendent and CEO of Gateway Community Charters, Dr. Cindy Petersen has grown Gateway Community Charters from a single school in 2003 to nine today, which serve over 5,000 children and employ 700 staff.
Women in Leadership: Risa Omega
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Risa Omega is president and general manager of ABC10, currently the most-awarded newsroom in the Capital Region.
Women in Leadership: Carrie Lane
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
A 31-year veteran of the California Association for Highway Patrolmen, Carrie Lane has risen through the ranks to become CEO.