Professional BusinessWomen of California (PBWC) Information

PBWC provides skill development, networking opportunities and inspiration to women at all levels to achieve their own ambitions and collectively advance gender equity in professional settings. PBWC was founded in 1989 by United States Congresswoman Jackie Speier. The spark for its creation was lit by the overwhelming response to a Women’s Day for San Mateo County Women event led by Speier in 1988. PBWC is headquartered in Northern California, and is one of the largest women’s organizations, boasting a diverse community of over 42,000 professionals worldwide, corporate sponsors and media partners. It conducts community events, monthly webinars and conferences for women’s professional and personal growth and development through tools, training workshops, resources, mentoring and motivation. The organization also presents an annual academic scholarship to high-achieving high school seniors Californian women.