About US

State Leadership

The American Association of University Women (AAUW), founded in 1881, is the nation’s leading organization advocating equity for women and girls. Its national membership of 80,000 seeks to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. People of every race, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and level of physical ability are invited to join.

The young organization’s presence in California began when San Francisco branch was established in 1884. By 1921, with thirteen active branches in the state, branch leaders saw a need for a statewide organization.  The constitution for AAUW California was approved in October 1921.

AAUW California is the state’s most active and diverse organization for women with nearly 12,000 members in 125 branches, plus over 5,000 members-at-large.

Office Manager: Julika Barrett

2021-2022 Leadership

(Elected officers indicated by an asterix *)

	Dianne Owens, President* 2020-2022 [email protected]
	Sandi Gabe, President-Elect* 2021-2022 2022-2024, President Marketing Work Groups Project Manager [email protected] Marketing Social Media [email protected] Branch Activity of the Year [email protected]
	Roli Wendorf, Chief Financial Officer* 2021-2023 [email protected] Finance Committee		Kathy Ford Finance - Investment Subcommittee [email protected]
	Dawn Johnson Governance [email protected] Parliamentarian [email protected] California Connection Editor		Lynne Batchelor, Secretary* 2020-2022 [email protected] AAUW Fund [email protected]
	Charmen Goehring Nominations & Elections [email protected] Meetings Planner [email protected]		Donna Lilly College University Relations [email protected] University and Organization Collaboration (UOC) Co-Chair [email protected]
	Elaine Johnson, Director* 2020-2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair [email protected]		Janice Lee Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair [email protected]
	Kathi Harper, Director* 2020-2022 Public Policy Co-Chair [email protected]		Sue Miller Public Policy Co-Chair [email protected]
	Carol Holzgrafe, Director* 2021-2023 Branch/Membership Assistance [email protected] 5-Star Program		Crystal Stebbins, Director* 2020-2022 Marketing - Working Age Recruitment [email protected]
	Michelle Miller-Galaz, Director* 2020-2022 Marketing - University & Organization Collaboration Co-Chair [email protected]		Sharyn Siebert, Director* 2020-2022 Marketing - Retirement Age Recruitment [email protected]
	Tracey Clark, Director* 2020-2022 Communications [email protected]		Randa Blanding Board 2 Board Editor [email protected]
	Marlene Cain Speech Trek Program Director [email protected]		Judy Steele Speech Trek Treasurer Liaison [email protected]
	Karen Manelis Tech Trek Program Director [email protected]		Susan Stecklair Tech Trek Financial Liaison [email protected]