9:00-9:20 : Breakfast & Registration 9:20-9:30 : Spoken Word by Asha Sudra

9:30-9:45 : Welcome, Opening Remarks & Girls Advisory Team (GAT) Testimonial Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, County of Santa Clara; Protima Pandey, Director, SCC Office of Women’s Policy; Nicole Ong, GAT

9:45-10:10 : GENERAL SESSION BY HALEEMA BHAROOCHA, PUBLIC SERVANT10:15-11:15 : MORNING WORKSHOPS 11:15 -12:40 : Lunchtime Activities, Resource Fair, Performances & GAT TestimonialSupervisor Cindy Chavez, County of Santa Clara; Supervisor Dave Cortese, County of Santa Clara; Krisha Minocha, GAT

12:45-1:45 : AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS1:45-2:15 : KEYNOTE BY JULIA ALVAREZ, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, ADOBE2:15-2:30 : Evaluations, Giveaways, Closing Remarks

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AGENDA • SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019

Office of Women’s Policy: Protima Pandey, Carla Collins, Julie Ramirez, Ketzal Gomez, Cecelia Carrillo, Laura Kim and Julie Wood

Girls Advisory Team: Aliyah Davis, Amy Chatterjee, Analiza Villa, Angela Tostado, Areana Q. Correa, Ariana Santos, Casandra Perea Pereyra, Cynthia Navarro, Darice Wong, Divya Sundar, Eileen Yang, Emma McEvoy, Esmeralda Rios, Hannah Zoë Slaybers, India Davis, Isha Yeleswarapu, Jasmine Youssef, *Karla Manzanares, *Krisha Minocha, Lugene Gamal Youssef, Lupe Navarro, Maisha Huq, *Nicole Ong, Nikol Kovacevic, Ria Harnish Kanani, Shreya Gunda, Sulamith Caceres (*2nd Year members)

Photographer: Carolyn Le, SCC Office of Immigrant Relations

Coffee: Coffee donated by Tico Coffee Roasters, 1334 Dell Ave, Suite G, Campbell, CA

Julia Alvarez, Software Developer, Adobe The daughter of immigrants, Julia Alvarez grew up in East San Jose. She graduated from Downtown College Prep (DCP) in 2012 and Brown University in 2017. She will share her extraordinary journey of resilience and perseverance as she thrives in her current role as a Software Developer at Adobe, including ways to support more women in male-dominated fields.

Haleema Bharoocha, Public ServantHaleema’s work is rooted in compassion, justice, and service with a goal of mobilizing communities. She facilitates workshops for advocates and organizers on topics including bystander intervention, Islamophobia, racial equity, and gender justice. She will share her lived experience and how she has turned her passion into action.

Thank you to our cultural performers showing the talent and diversity of Santa Clara County.

County of Santa Clara Equity and Social Justice DivisionThe Offices of Cultural Competency, Immigrant Relations, LGBTQ Affairs, and Women’s Policy make up the Division of Equity and Social Justice of Santa Clara County. We strive to create a welcoming environment that is culturally responsive and affirms people’s life experiences and contributions. We develop solutions that promote equity, access, and inclusion for all individuals. Our work bridges the gap between the community, community-based organizations and the County of Santa Clara to ensure that every individual within the County is valued for who they are.

SG: Women ≠ Burden, Women = Power, Room 1GAT Members: Krisha Minocha, Jasmine Youssef, Maisha Huq, Aliyah DavisMentor: Charu Madan, Veeam SoftwareHave you ever been denied an opportunity based on part of your identity? In this workshop, we will connect all of our experiences as women of color and learn ways to transform these past experiences into action and assets.

SG: Relationship Check-Up, Room 2GAT Members: Analiza Villa, Cynthia Navarro, Nikol Kovacevic, Angela TostadoMentor: Vanessa Bolton, Santa Clara County Public Health DepartmentWe have all kinds of relationships—some with family, friends, romantic partners. But how do we know if they are healthy for us? This workshop will define what a healthy relationship is and provide resources for those who may need help.

SGSW: From Resumes to Internships via Networking, Room 3Andrea Contreras, Program Administrator, Santa Clara County; Aarthi Jayaram, LinkedIn; Jennifer Kutch, Training Specialist, Santa Clara County; Protima Pandey, Director, SCC Office of Women’s PolicyJoin County Departments and LinkedIn leadership in exploring skills around resume building, internship opportunities, and networking for work in the 21st Century. Learn why there is no such thing as too early to draft a resume, too soon to create a LinkedIn profile, and too difficult to apply for internships. We have to start somewhere; come join us and get some tips.

SW: Bingo de Salud-Cancer de Seno, Room 4Damiana Flores – Latinas Contra Cancer¡Sea parte de nuestro programa de bingo de salud del seno! Ayude a crear conciencia sobre el cáncer. Latinas Contra Cancer quiere educar a la comunidad sobre la prevención del cáncer de seno.

SG: #Voice_your_voice, Room 5GAT Members: Eileen Yang, Divya Sundar, Shreya Gunda, Casandra PereyraMentor: Jenny Bradanini, Women’s March San JoseYou don’t have to be over 18 to voice your voice. This workshop discusses methods of self-advocacy and ways to get civically engaged as youth through social media and other platforms. Jenny Bradanini, the President of Women’s March San Jose, and Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, discuss the importance of playing an active role in government.

SG: Anti-Bullying & Harassment- Know Your Rights!, GalleryAmmad Rafiqi, CAIRThis workshop aims to inform and educate students on identifying the instances of bullying and harassment as well as being aware of California state laws aimed at preventing the occurrence of such incidents.

SGSW: Making Work WORK for Women, PavilionRuth Silver Taube, Katharine & George Alexander Law Center; Linda Li, Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionAt today’s rate, the wage gap won’t go away for more than 100 years! Members of the Bay Area Equal Pay Collaborative will share the basics about the wage gap and what you can do to make sure it closes in your lifetime. You will learn the latest research, legislation, strategies, and tips that will make work WORK for you.

SGSW: Conozca sus derechos, Room 1Teresa Castellanos, Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant RelationsConozca sus derechos en el contexto de los cambios migratorios: un repaso de lo que ha cambiado, sus derechos y lo que existe para apoyar a las familias inmigrantes.

SG: Stand Up! Be an Ally, Room 2GAT Members: Nicole Ong, Ariana Santos, Emma McEvoy, Lupe NavarroMentor: Protima PandeyAll are welcome to learn about the effects of privilege in society. The hour will be filled with eye opening games, discussions, and lessons about how to recognize privilege and how to use it to lift up others.

SG: Know Your IX: Learning in a Fear-Free Environment, Room 3Maha Ibrahim, Equal Rights AdvocatesYou have the right to feel safe at school from sexual harassment, sex-based bullying and violence. Title IX is an important law that requires schools to make sure students never lose out on the chance to learn because of their gender. Schools must treat students equally, regardless of their gender, and students have the right to complain confidentially if they are not. Come learn the facts about Title IX, what your options are, and where to find valuable resources.

SG: HPV & Cervical Cancer Bingo, Room 4Daisy Garcia, Latinas Contra CancerLearn about the HPV vaccine and your cervical health while playing bingo. Latinas Contra Cancer will share the latest research and health statistics in a fun and interactive way.

SG: STEMinist, Room 5Protima Pandey; Stefanie Brizuela, UC Santa Cruz; Lisa Dominguez, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley; Dean Laura Hyatt, West Valley CollegeHow does STEM play a role in the life of a young girl? Where are the systems that engage young women in STEM? How do we create mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities that don’t rely on biases and judgement calls about who will be successful in STEM? Beyond coding camps, we don’t hear more about what is needed to engage girls in STEM. Our panel will share experiences, programs, and efforts that have explicitly helped them be successful.

SW: LGBTQ+ SOGI 101, GalleryAustin Davis, Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ AffairsThis workshop will explore sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Participants will gain an understanding of key terms and definitions while learning about key resources in the community. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage in conversation with the presenter and each other toward designing more inclusive spaces and supports to youth and families.

SGSW: Modern Day Slavery: WE ARE NOT FOR SALE, PavilionGAT Members: Karla Manzanares, Zoë Slaybers, Isha Yeleswarapu, Amy Chatterjee, Ria KananiMentor: Kim Gutierrez, Community SolutionsModern day slavery-occurs in nearly every country in the world, and every state in the U.S. especially California. This interactive session will explore the complicated issues of the definition of human trafficking as well as red flags and resources available for survivors.

MORNING WORKSHOPS • 10:15AM-11:15AM AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS • 12:45PM-1:45PM

SG= Strong Girls; SW= Strong Women; SGSW= Strong Girls and Strong Women SG= Strong Girls; SW= Strong Women; SGSW= Strong Girls and Strong Women