Celebrate Women. Build Community. Empower Leadership.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sequoia Conference Center
The 2nd Annual Redwood Coast Women’s Conference will focus on the empowerment of women across our region to serve as leaders in the workplace, in the community, and in their personal lives.
This full-day learning opportunity will feature both keynote speakers and workshops on leadership, wellness, financial planning, business success, and more.
You'll gain access to a network of other women leaders in our community as you leverage unique opportunities to reflect, learn, and gain insights on how to grow your leadership abilities and increase your impact.
Last year, this event sold out!
Space is limited, so secure your spot soon!
A conference designed by women leaders for women leaders
Developed by the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Greater Eureka Chamber, RISE Advising Services, and a dynamic planning committee of local women leaders, our goals are:
Celebrate Women: Recognize and celebrate the diverse roles and contributions of women across our region
Build Community: Foster a vibrant, inclusive network for collaboration, inspiration, and mutual success
Empower Leadership: Experience and connect with local opportunities to amplify professional and personal development
What 2025 Attendees had to say:
"Thank you for doing this! I think this is so needed, especially in these times. Women coming together to support, learn from, and empower women is so necessary."
"Was an excellent experience and was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, intelligence, thoughtfulness, purpose - and to appreciate all the women who are DOING things in the community. RESPECT!"
"I was blown away by the entire thing! I haven't seen anything of this caliber in an entire day since I've been here for the last 15 years. It was on par with events I have been to nationally."
Steering Committee
Nancy Olson, Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce/Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation
Kathy Thornhill, RISE Advising Services
Steering Committee
Elizabeth Hassler, Redwood Coast Regional Center
Felicia Thomsson, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce
Genevieve Serna, Humboldt County Office of Elections
Gloria Baker, Arcata Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Miles, McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce
Karen Lopez-Chowdhury, Nor Cal Casas Realty
Kristina Hunt, RISE Advising Services
Madison Green, City of Eureka
Maggie Peters, Humboldt County Office of Education
Marie Doce, Grounded AI
Meredith Maier, Arcata Chamber of Commerce
Mo Harper-Desir, Black Humboldt
Rosa Dixon, Humboldt Made
S.K. Lee, Launch Coaching Lab
Yvonne Hendricks, Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce
A limited number of partial or full scholarships will be available.
To apply for a scholarship, please email nancy@eurekachamber.com.