California is home to nearly 150,000 women veterans which is about 11 percent of the veteran population. The Summit covered critical veteran priorities and strategies to ensure California’s veterans are supported and protected.

The new laws include strengthening pay equity, transparency across state boards and commissions, emergency diaper and wipe distribution programs, and more. The laws help protect and advance the well-being of women and girls across our state.

Learn more about our bills at: women.ca.gov/policy/

The Director of Grants, Partnerships, and Programs is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the Commission’s strategic vision for program development and external partnerships. The last day to apply is October 28, 2025.

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We are a dynamic, equity-driven organizations committed to advancing gender justice and improving the lives of women and girls in California. Through strategic partnerships, programming, and targeted grantmaking, we work to create lasting systemic change.

For more information about California’s Native population, visit the Native American Heritage Commission: nahc.ca.gov or the California Legislative Native American Caucus: nativeamericancaucus.legislature.ca.gov

Across generations, California’s Indigenous women have played a vital role in preserving language, culture, and traditions, ensuring that Indigenous communities and stories remain vibrant and alive.

At the current pace, Latinas won’t reach pay equity with White men until 2160 for full-time, year-round workers—and not until 2178 for all Latinas with earnings.

The time for change is now.

Latinas are overrepresented in industries such as farm work or domestic, which are known for paying low wages. The targeted attacks in the immigrant community have made conditions unsafe for workers to attend work.

According to the KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation), nearly 40% of our population between the ages of 18 and 64 identifies as Latino women. From STEAM to the arts and entertainment, as well as in sports and politics, Latinas are making significant strides as leaders for California’s future.

We learned more about the candidates and their future plans for California. We had a great time connecting with the APAPA Intern Planning Committee members who did a great job organizing this event.