Join Senator Cortese’s Town Hall on Gender Equity and Justice

WHAT: Town Hall on Gender Equity & Justice in Santa Clara County

WHERE: Lynbrook High School Auditorium, 1280 Johnson Ave., San Jose, CA 95129

WHEN: Saturday, April 13th, from 2:30pm — 4:00pm

PARKING: Free, on-site parking will be available

Join Senator Dave Cortese, San Jose Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, and an exceptional panel for a town hall on Gender Equity & Justice in Santa Clara County. Our discussion will focus on three critical areas: enhancing childcare access and affordability, advancing gender equity in the workforce, and addressing intimate partner violence. 

We'll explore gender-responsive policies and programs designed to improve outcomes, increase access, and cultivate a thriving community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We invite you to join us to understand the challenges in these areas and to contribute to developing solutions that bridge the gender equity gap.

We’ll be joined by: 

Child Care Access and Affordability Panel

Jennifer Kelleher Cloyd, Chief Executive Officer, FIRST 5 of Santa Clara County 

Dr. Dewan, Superintendent, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Gender Equity in the Workforce Panel                   

Cassandra Staff, Program Manager II, County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy

Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, Executive Director, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley

Intimate Partner Violence Panel  

Pat Mitchell, Chief Administrative Officer, Momentum for Health

Carla Collins, Program Manager II, County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention

Click HERE to register. 

Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please get in touch with Estefany Meza at 408-558-1295 or Estefany.Meza@sen.ca.gov