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Women's Hall of Fame

The Women’s Hall of Fame pays tribute to extraordinarily dedicated women who have left an indelible imprint on the history of San Mateo County and in some cases, our state and our nation, as well.

Picture of President  Welcome to the Commission website!

The Commission on the Status of Women of San Mateo County is a non-partisan appointed body that advises the County Board of Supervisors. Established by the Board of Supervisors in 1982, we provide leadership in developing policies, programs and legislation that address the needs of women, girls and families.

The Commission is made up of 15 adults and 2 youth who come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and girls in this County. We also strive to involve the community to help broaden resources and opportunities for women, to identify and remedy gender discrimination, and also to honor the achievements of San Mateo County women. Our annual Women's Hall of Fame and Young Women of Excellence Awards are a testament that women and girls make a tremendous difference in our communities.

Some of the Commission's current projects include: organizing a clothing drive for women's work attire in collaboration with the Career Closet; arranging What DO Women Want? Speak Up! discussions with groups of women around the County; providing support and advocacy for women in the CHOICES Program at the Women's Correctional Center; planning the 2010 Women's Hall of Fame; and collaborating with the San Mateo County Chapter of California Women Lead to encourage the development of women as political leaders.

We cannot do this work alone! We need your help and we need your voice!   We encourage your attendance at Commission meetings, held on the fourth Tuesday of most months, 6:30 PM at the San Mateo County Health Department - 225 W. 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA in conference room 100.  

Please take a look at the meeting schedule in the Meetings section of this website for details.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions or suggestions regarding the Commission, or if you would like to participate on a committee or apply to serve as a commissioner Call us at 650-363-4872 or email cswinfo@co.sanmateo.ca.us.

On behalf of the Commission on the Status of Women, thank you for visiting our website. We hope to hear from you soon!

Best regards,

Jei Africa, PsyD, MSCP, CATC

If you have questions or suggestions regarding the Commission, or if you would like to participate on a committee or apply to serve as a commissioner, please feel free to contact us by telephone at 650-363-4872 or cswinfo@co.sanmateo.ca.us.

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Women's Political Mentoring Network
Establishing mentoring connections to prepare women for political involvement.
Consider becoming a mentor or mentee!
The Women's Political Mentoring Network is a non-partisan project that is working with women who want to be involved in their communities through civic engagement ~ whether through appointment to a Board or Commission, or running for elected office. We establish mentoring relationships between women who want to become politically active but feel they need more skills or understanding of how to enter the political arena, with women who have the experience and knowledge to help others enter the process.  more>>
2011 Women’s Hall of Fame Nominations Sought(August 9, 2010 – Redwood City) - The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2011 Women’s Hall of Fame & Young Women of Excellence Awards. more>>
Women’s Correctional CenterWomen’s Correctional Center: The Commission has been involved with ongoing advocacy efforts to improve conditions in the Women’s Correctional Center since we attended a tour of the facility in April 2006. more>>
Clothing Drive for Women’s Work Attire(August 12, 2009 – Redwood City) – On September 23rd & 24th 2009, The Commission on the Status of Women in San Mateo County is teaming up with Career Closet to put on a clothing drive for women’s work attire to empower women who are re-entering the workplace. more>>
Women’s Equality Day Proclamation 2009(August 5, 2009 - Redwood City) - The San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women accepted a resolution from the Board of Supervisors that designated August 26th as Women's Equality Day, joining the Nation in celebrating the 89th Anniversary of women's suffrage. more>>
Commission Awarded Grant by Women’s Foundation of California(April 30, 2009 – Redwood City) – The Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Women’s Foundation of California through the YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula Donor Advised Fund to encourage and empower women to enter the political arena. more>>
Women’s History Month Proclamation 2009(March 20, 2009 – Redwood City) – On March 17, 2009, the Commission accepted a proclamation from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors naming March as Women’s History Month. more>>
Women’s Art Exhibit 2009(March 1, 2009 – Redwood City) – During Women’s History Month, March, San Mateo County’s Commission on the Status of Women teams up with the Arts Commission to co-sponsor a Women’s Art Exhibit each year. more>>
Wear Red for Women(February 20, 2009 – Redwood City) – On February 17th, during American Heart Month, the Commission on the Status of Women teamed up with Women in County Government and the Employee Health and Fitness Program to co-sponsor a Heart Healthy Seminar more>>
25th Anniversary Women’s Hall of FameThe San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and The Commission on the Status of Women proudly announce the 2009 Honorees of the 25th Annual Women’s Hall of Fame. more>>
Clothing Drive for Women’s Work Attire is Huge Success(January 10, 2009 – Redwood City) - The Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to report that the clothing drive for women’s work attire held on January 7th and 8th at the County Center was a huge success. more>>
Women’s Correctional Center(December 15, 2008 – Redwood City) – Since 2006, San Mateo County’s Commission on the Status of Women has paid close attention to the needs of the women incarcerated in San Mateo County’s jails. more>>
Women’s Equality Day 2008(August 11, 2008 - Redwood City) - The San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women accepted a resolution from the Board of Supervisors that designated August 26th as Women's Equality Day, joining the Nation in celebrating the 88th Anniversary of women's suffrage. more>>
Women’s Health Week Proclamation(May 20, 2008 – Redwood City) – The Commission on the Status of Women and the San Mateo County Health Department accepted a resolution from the Board of Supervisors designating the week of May 11th-17th as Women’s Health Week. more>>
Women’s Health Conference(April 2008 – Redwood City) –San Mateo’s own Commission on the Status of Women collaborated with the County Health Department, the County Medical Center, major hospitals, and the Bay Area Parent Magazine to plan the first Women’s Health Conference in the county. more>>
24th Anniversary Women’s Hall of Fame(February 22, 2008 - Redwood City, CA) An advocate for the rights of crime victims, a businesswoman who supports those in need and a life-long educator are among the inductees into the 2007 San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, the county's premier showcase for women who make a difference every day in our community. more>>
Presentation of Speak Up findings to Board of Supervisors(November 7, 2007 – Redwood City) – At the November 6, 2007 Board of Supervisors meeting, the county’s Commission on the Status of Women presented the Board with their findings about the status of women in the community. more>>
Development of Local California Women Lead Chapter(October 30, 2007 – Redwood City) –The San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women has spearheaded the development of a local chapter of California Women Lead, formerly known as the California Elected Women’s Association (CEWAER). The goal of this effort is to provide a non-partisan forum in order to encourage, train and support women who seek appointed and elected positions throughout the county and beyond. more>>

Current Events

Events in and around our community.

   Women's Political Mentoring Network
Establishing mentoring connections to prepare women for political involvement.
Consider becoming a mentor or mentee!
The Women's Political Mentoring Network is a non-partisan project that is working with women who want to be involved in their communities through civic engagement ~ whether through appointment to a Board or Commission, or running for elected office. We establish mentoring relationships between women who want to become politically active but feel they need more skills or understanding of how to enter the political arena, with women who have the experience and knowledge to help others enter the process.  more>>
   E-Subscribe for e-mail updates!
E-Subscribe for E-mail notification Use our new E-Subscribe to sign up for e-mail notifications on the Commission on the Status of Women and the Women's Hall of Fame! more>>
   2011 Women’s Hall of Fame Nominations Sought
(August 9, 2010 – Redwood City) - The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2011 Women’s Hall of Fame & Young Women of Excellence Awards. more>>
   Women’s Equality Day Proclamation 2009
(August 5, 2009 - Redwood City) - The San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women accepted a resolution from the Board of Supervisors that designated August 26th as Women's Equality Day, joining the Nation in celebrating the 89th Anniversary of women's suffrage. more>>
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