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Commission on the Status of Women
Commission on the Status of Women
Junior Commission on the Status of Women Career Panel
The Junior Commission is excited to host its Annual Career Panel on March 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at 575 Administration Dr., Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
This engaging event brings together professionals from a variety of industries who will share their career journeys, insights, challenges, and advice for success. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences, learn about different career paths, and gain valuable guidance for planning their own professional futures.
Whether you're exploring potential career options, seeking inspiration, or looking to connect with experienced professionals, this panel offers a meaningful opportunity to learn and ask questions in an interactive setting.
We encourage everyone to attend and take advantage of this informative and inspiring event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Women, Longevity & Equity: Community Conversation
The Commission on the Status of Women warmly invites you to attend Women, Longevity & Equity: A Community Conversation on April 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at 575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
As women age, they face unique challenges related to income security, caregiving, access to healthcare, and stable housing. This important conversation will explore these issues and highlight pathways toward greater equity and support for aging women in our community.
Featured speakers include:
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Bonnie Petty, representing the California Retired Americans Alliance
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Elaine Holtz, host of Women’s Spaces on KBBF
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Jodi Johnson, of Petaluma Mobile Residents United
- JamieEscoubas, Council on Aging
Join us in-person or on Zoom for an engaging and meaningful dialogue as we come together to address the realities of women’s longevity and work toward a more equitable future.
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/4za4n48r
50th Year Celebration!
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, past and present Commissioners of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women gathered in celebration of the Commission’s establishment. The milestone was honored with a resolution from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the offices of Congressmen Huffman and Thompson, and certificates from the California State Legislature representing Senators McGuire and Cabaldon and Assemblymembers Aguiar-Curry, Connolly, and Rogers.
SoCo Chat Interview: Commission on the Status of Women
Janice Blalock, former commissioner of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women, was interviewed by Paul Gullixson, the County’s Communications Manager. They talked about the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Sonoma County report that reveals some surprising insights into how women and girls are faring in Sonoma County.
Upcoming Events
Impact of ICE enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County 2025
On January 8, 2026, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women approved a position paper examining the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County. The position paper was developed through a Commission-hosted hearing held on September 11, 2025, which created space to share some of the real-life experiences of immigrant women in Sonoma County dealing with ICE enforcement and better understand the impact on their lives and their families through their eyes. Speakers were selected from different parts of the County, different social and civil roles, and different perspectives.
Under Pressure Mental Wellness, Access, and Systems of Care for Women and Girls in Sonoma County
Under Pressure: Mental Wellness, Access, and Systems of Care for Women and Girls in Sonoma CountyDescription: The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women released a new position paper examining women’s and girls’ mental wellness in Sonoma County and the systems that shape access to care. Informed by expert testimony, public input, and local data, the paper highlights progress, persistent gaps, and priorities to strengthen prevention, culturally responsive services, and crisis response.
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