2026 Women's Equality Day
How can we use our voices—and our votes—to help make San Mateo County more affordable for women and families?
Join the San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women for a timely Women’s Equality Day conversation celebrating the power of women’s civic participation and spotlighting practical, community-based solutions already making a difference.
Facilitated by Erin Baldassari, KQED’s award-winning housing reporter whose work explores affordability and the forces shaping life in the Bay Area, this dynamic 90-minute program will feature:
Karen Pace, Executive Director of Ravenswood Early Learning
Kalimah Salahuddin, community advocate and co-founder of the REACH Coalition
Laura Bent, Chief Executive Officer of Samaritan House
Through a thought-provoking panel conversation, each leader will share a specific program or initiative addressing affordability in San Mateo County—and what it takes to turn community priorities into meaningful action.
2026 Listen & Learn Meetings
The Commission invites the community to our Listen and Learn meetings where we plan to be in each district throughout 2026. Listen and Learns are opportunities to learn from community members and where they share their feedback with us on women's economic health and access to child care. Our last session is on Tuesday, October 27th from 6:00-8:00pm in East Palo Alto.
Dinner will be provided and we will have child watch with free books and activities.
RSVP to save your spot!!
https://bit.ly/CSWListenAndLearn2026
