Central California Women's Conference

The Central California Women’s Conference (CCWC) is an annual one-day conference serving women of all generations, ethnicities and backgrounds in Fresno, California.

The conference serves as a forum for women of all generations and backgrounds to share practical ideas on how to succeed in their careers while juggling the demands of life. Traditionally the conference attracts a sold-out crowd of 3,500 women. The conference is held annually in mid-September and includes a luncheon keynote speaker, twenty-seven sessions, and a tradeshow with about 175 vendors. The conference empowers women in all stages of their lives.

History

The late State Senator Ken Maddy founded the Central California Women’s Conference in 1988. This conference was designed with the plans to educate, motivate and inspire women so they can excel in their professional and personal lives.

Topics for the conference address issues relevant to women and are led by national, regional and local experts.

The conference draws a crowd of 3,500 or more women and is one of the largest women’s conferences in the state of California.

Keynote Speakers

Each year the conference hosts a luncheon with a keynote speaker. The first speaker was Rita Moreno in 1988.

2018 - Maria Shriver
2017 - Amy Purdy
2016 - Lisa Ling
2015 - Leeza Gibbons
2014 - Valerie Bertinelli
2013 -Helen Hunt
2012 –Jamie Lee Curtis
2011 –Geena Davis
2010 – Marie Osmond
2009 – Robin Roberts (newscaster)
2008 – Suze Orman
2007 – Goldie Hawn
2006 – Nancy Brinker
2005 – Joan Lunden
2004 – Star Jones
2003 – Erin Brockovich
2002 – Peggy Fleming
2001 – Cokie Roberts
2000 – Marcia Wallace
1999 – Suzie Orman
1998 – The Honorable Ann Richards
1997 – Paula Zahn
1996 – Vicki Lawrence
1995 – Lynn Sherr
1994 – Nancy Snyderman
1993 – Jehan Sadat
1992 – Gail Sheehy
1991 – Debbie Reynolds
1990 – Sherry Lansing
1989 – Wilma Rudolph
1988 – Rita Moreno

Giving Back

CCWC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and has donated more than one-half a million dollars to charities that are for the support of women and children. Past donations have gone to support causes such as emergency and homeless shelters, domestic violence and sexual assault, treatment and prevention, parenting classes and family counseling. Previous recipients include Encourage Tomorrow, Evangel Home, Inc., Family Services of Tulare County-Rape Crisis, Focus Forward, Holy Cross Center for Women, Majaree Mason Center, Naomi’s House, Parent Resource Center, Pregnancy Care Center, Samaritan Women and Sisterhood of Survivors.

References

Central California Women's Conference: ccwc-fresno.org
Facebook: facebook.com/CCWC.Fresno/info
Women's Conference Portfolio: ccwcfresno.wordpress.com

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