April 6, 2026 Meeting
Meet Betty Yee, Candidate for Governor of the State of California
NWPC-SGV is proud to announce that Betty Yee will speak at our April meeting!
This is your opportunity to hear directly from a leading candidate in the Governor’s race. One of California’s most competent and genuine leaders, Betty Yee is one of California’s top experts on the state budget and government accountability. As former State Budget Director and State Controller, Betty showed what competent, accountable government can do. Come and hear the practical and innovative ideas this candidate has for a better California. You will have an opportunity ask questions and dialogue with Betty. Betty Yee is endorsed by NWPC for governor.
Friends, neighbors, family - all are welcome to attend.
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 6 PM
Place: San Marino Community Center
(in the Fireside Room)
1800 Huntington Drive
San Marino
March Meeting
Breaking News, Breaking Barriers: Women Candidates and Navigating the Media.
Sheryl Turner is President of Pasadena Media Foundation and Publisher of the award-winning online publication, LocalNewsPasadena.com. Her mission is to save and support local news.
run for office and win!
Run for Office and Win!
Registration is open for the Run for Office and Win! Candidate Training Workshop
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 10:30am - 2pm
Place: Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
Cost: $10.00
Have you ever thought about running for public office? Had questions but didn’t know where to begin? This workshop is for you! Hear from elected women and campaign specialists and ask questions in this friendly, supportive workshop.
Featuring:
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th Supervisorial District
Nadia Abrica, Congressional Campaign Director for the winning George Whitesides campaign for the 27th Congressional District.
Megheti DerBoghossian, Social Media Strategist and City of Pasadena District 2 Liaison
Registration includes welcome coffee, lunch, dynamic speakers, take-home workbook, and free admission to the Arboretum for the day.
Tell any woman you know who wants to learn about running for office…and winning!
June Meeting
Serving the Community: An Incredible Journey from Public Safety to City Council
Arleen Bocatija Rojas is the District 4 Council Member for the City of Carson. Arleen is an active 31-year veteran Police Officer for LAPD, and holds the title as the First Female Filipino-American Police Officer in the history of the department. On November 2, 2021, Arleen won a seat as a council member for the City of Carson, District 4. Come and hear about her incredible journey.