This year we’re introducing a new approach to Lobby Days that prioritizes in-district meetings. As we transition to this model, we will also keep a zoom meeting option for members who are unable to Read More
2025 Priority Legislations Scorecard
The AAUW California 2025 Legislative Agenda delivered some big wins and some tough losses. Of our A-priority bills, two were vetoed by the Governor and a third was gutted and amended. At the same Read More
Los Angeles County IBC and United Nations Association San Fernando Valley Chapter Host Webinar “Harnessing AI for Education and Mental Health”
On September 14, 2025, the AAUW Los Angeles County IBC, in partnership with the United Nations Association San Fernando Valley Chapter, hosted a two-hour webinar "Harnessing AI for Education and Read More
AAUW School Board Project: Defending the Frontline of Democracy
AAUW Public Policy Committee’s School Board Project will hold a half-day Symposium on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:00 am-12:30 pm PDT. Participants will hear a keynote address on the impact of Read More
AAUW Silicon Valley presents Higher Education at Risk – And How You Can Help Protect It
AAUW Silicon Valley invited Meghan Kissell, AAUW Senior Director of Policy and Member Advocacy, for an in-depth discussion on how the current administration's policies are impacting higher education. Read More
Webinar “Project 2025 Impacts on AAUW Values – One Year Later: How to Stop Ongoing Implementation”
On Tuesday October 7, 2025, Public Policy Co-chairs Missy Maceyko and Amy Hom presented a webinar titled "Project 2025 Impacts on AAUW Values - One Year Later: How to Stop Ongoing Implementation". The Read More
Media Resources: AAUW California Public Policy Releases Information on Proposition 50 & GOTV 2025
AAUW California Public Policy has compiled resources for journalists and media professionals covering the November 4, 2025, special election and Proposition 50. These materials provide background Read More
AAUW California Public Policy Publishes 2025 Prop 50 & Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Member Toolkit
The Public Policy Committee's Proposition 50 and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) 2025 Guide is a comprehensive toolkit comprising over 25 resources to support GOTV efforts, including a Pro 50 Messaging Guide, Read More
Lobby Days 2025: AAUW California Mobilizes to Advance Priority Legislation
AAUW California advocates came out in full strength on April 8th and 9th to participate in Lobby Days 2025. A total of 197 people representing 66 branches, including our Public Policy Interns and Read More
2024 Priority Legislations Scorecard
The bills we supported in the 2024 legislative session did very well, with the Governor signing 86% of the bills that made it to his desk. See the detailed scorecard, by priority and by pillar, Read More
Monterey Bay IBC Annual Public Policy Event
"The Challenges of Russia in 2025" On February 22, the Monterey and Santa Cruz County Branches were fortunate to host Steven Pifer, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and a 25-year Foreign Service Read More
Lobby Days 2025 – Advocate for Bills to Advance AAUW Values
Lobby Days 2025 was held on April 8 and 9, 2025. Members met with state legislative offices to inform them about AAUW and advocate for their support of AAUW California's priority bills. Meetings were Read More
Meghan Kissell, Senior Director of Policy, discusses “AAUW Priorities in Light of the Election Results”
On December 4, 2024, the AAUW Silicon Valley branch hosted a Zoom event "AAUW Priorities in Light of the Election Results" featuring Meghan Kissell, AAUW National Senior Director of Policy and Member Read More
Project 2025 and How it Would Impact AAUW Public Policy Priorities Webinar
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the California Online Branch hosted a webinar presented by the Public Policy Committee entitled Project 2025 and How it Would Impact AAUW Public Policy Priorities. Amy Read More
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Training Webinar
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the AAUW California Public Policy Committee presented a webinar providing participants with necessary information and tools to successfully get out the vote including Read More
Santa Cruz Branch Hosts Community Event “Let’s Talk About Child Care”
On July 20, 2024, the AAUW Santa Cruz branch, led by Doreen O'Donovan, Branch President, hosted a community event "Let's Talk About Child Care" at the Aptos Public Library. They were joined Read More