Dear NAWBO SFBA Members,

We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open to join the NAWBO San Francisco Bay Area Board of Directors for the upcoming term!

Deadline to submit nominations: June 16, 2025. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE FORM.

Serving on the board is a powerful way to grow your leadership, expand your influence, and help shape the future of women entrepreneurship in our region. Whether your passion lies in community building, advocacy, event planning, or strategic growth—there’s a place for your voice and vision at our leadership table.

As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop valuable leadership and governance experience
• Build lasting relationships with inspiring women business owners
• Play a key role in empowering and uplifting the NAWBO community

Nominate yourself or a fellow member by June 16, 2025. This is your chance to make an impact and contribute to the continued success of our chapter.

Open Board Positions:

• President-Elect
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• VP of Board Strategy and Development
• VP of Corporate Partner Relations
• VP of Community Relations
• VP of Member Services
• VP of Professional Development
• VP of Marketing
• VP of Programs
• VP of Public Policy

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a premier member of NAWBO
• Attend monthly virtual board meetings
• Participate in Lunch & Learn programs and in-person events
• Actively invite women entrepreneurs to become members and Corporate Partners

For more details, please review the Board Expectations form (Please note: the role descriptions were created in 2016-2017 and may include some expectations that no longer apply.).

In previous years, the nomination process included informal interviews conducted by current board members. The Nominations Committee would then present a proposed slate of candidates, followed by a membership vote by professional members for approval.

If you’ve ever thought about stepping into a leadership role, this is your moment to lead boldly, lift others, and leave a legacy of growth and empowerment.

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, June 26th @ 5:30 PM @ The Trident (Sausalito) Annual Member Meeting and Mixer to Meet New Board Members

In community and leadership,

Sanem Surel
Chapter President
NAWBO SFBA Board of Directors