About the "Strong Women For These Times" Speaker Series
This event is part of the Strong Women For These Times Speaker Series, created in response to the ongoing challenges facing women, gender non-conforming individuals, and marginalized communities. At YWCA Berkeley/Oakland, we believe that conversation is a catalyst for social change. By providing a platform for thought leaders, activists, and artists, we aim to challenge injustice, inspire advocacy, and promote resilience in the face of adversity.
What to Expect:
✨ Reception & Refreshments – Enjoy light refreshments and snacks before the conversation begins.
🔥 Fireside Chat – A powerful discussion between Dr. Gina Fromer and YWCA Berkeley/Oakland staff covering themes like the importance of education, generational poverty and more.
🗣️ Q&A Session – Engage with Dr. Gina Fromer in a thought-provoking discussion about her experiences, insights and work at GLIDE.
Our use of “girls” and “women” is inclusive of all cis and trans women, non-binary, gender
non-conforming, genderqueer, and any female-identified folks.**
About Dr. Gina Fromer:
In 2023, Dr. Gina Fromer became President & CEO of the GLIDE Foundation, which is based in the Tenderloin of San Francisco. For more than 60 years, the GLIDE Foundation has been dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives.
Throughout her life, Dr. Fromer has devoted her career, energy and talent to serving the needs of those most disadvantaged across CA. As a sixth generation San Franciscan and raised in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood, she has ascended from needing support from GLIDE as a young mother to becoming its CEO and President. Prior to joining GLIDE, Dr. Fromer was CEO of the Children's Council, CEO of the San Francisco Education Fund, and the California State Director at The Trust for Public Land. She has a wealth of leadership experience and deep connections to a vast array of communities.
Dr. Fromer earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of Arizona Global Campus.
If you would like to donate to the event or have any accommodations, inquiries or questions please email isalinas@ywca-berkeley.org or call 510-848-6370.