Women in Leadership

04/04/2026

You won’t want to miss this event with one of the most powerful decision-makers in Orange County! 🍊💙

RSVP for the April 16th luncheon here:
Womeninleadership.com/calendar

14/03/2026

Women in Leadership PAC is pleased to welcome Fiona Ma as the featured speaker for our March luncheon.

Endorsed by WIL in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with our support, Treasurer Ma is currently running to become California’s next Lieutenant Governor.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, connection, and leadership.

📍 Maggiano’s Little Italy – Costa Mesa
🗓 Tuesday, March 24
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

RSVP at womeninleadership.com/calendar

12/02/2026

Good food, community, and a speaker who is always wise, always inspiring and always entertaining. You won't want to miss this event!

23/01/2026

16/10/2025

✨ WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS ✨
When women’s health and research funding are cut, we all feel it.

Join us as we welcome back Founding Dean Bernadette Boden-Albala of the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health for a powerful and timely conversation about women’s health, equity, and advocacy.

She’s a dynamic, funny, and insightful voice who brings both expertise and heart to the stage — and we’re thrilled to have her back! 💪💬

📅 Thursday, October 30th
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Maggiano’s Little Italy, Costa Mesa

🎟️ Tap the link in bio to register now!

22/09/2025

✨ Join us for our next Women in Leadership Luncheon! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome State Senator Catherine S. Blakespear as our featured speaker. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation and a chance to connect with fellow leaders over lunch.

📅 Tuesday, September 30th
⏰ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
📍 Maggiano’s Little Italy, Costa Mesa

➡️ Register today at womeninleadership/calendar or scan the QR code!

14/07/2025

Two weeks out—and the energy is building. 🔥

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is bringing 20+ years of D.C. grit, wit, and wisdom to our Women in Leadership Luncheon.

From surviving January 6 to standing up to today’s political chaos, Linda’s story is one of courage, conviction, and serious staying power.

Seats are filling fast—don’t miss this. 💪🏽✨

06/07/2025

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez has seen it all—20+ years in office, including Jan. 6, when she hid in the dark with her desk against the door.

Now, she says things are even worse.

Blunt, bold, and fiercely funny—don’t miss her unfiltered take at our July Luncheon.

07/06/2025

🚗 From LA to OC — we’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Goodman to Santa Ana on June 17!

As the Executive Director of the UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy, Melissa brings a powerhouse of insight, experience, and advocacy to the conversation around reproductive justice.

We can’t wait to hear her behind-the-scenes take on the legal fight for change. This is one you won’t want to miss.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 10

🔗 Register now: https://www.womeninleadership.com/event_splash

23/05/2025

Please join us on Tuesday, June 17 as WIL welcomes Melissa Goodman, Executive Director of the Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy at UCLA Law School, for a behind-the-scenes look at the legal fight for reproductive justice.

19/04/2025

Congratulations to Betty Martinez Franco on a well-earned victory! WIL was proud to endorse a leader who exemplifies courage, integrity, and vision.

Here’s to breaking barriers and building a future where more women lead boldly!