Sharing our stories, and listening to others’ can spark empathy, action, courage, a sense of belonging, new understanding, respect, collaboration, and friendship. Sharing or receiving a story even has the power to catalyze change—in our minds, in our hearts, and in our actions. Yet, how often do we have the opportunity to share our stories or to listen—really listen—to another’s?

In honor of Women’s History Month, Women’s Environmental Network invites you to unlock the power of story and enjoy an evening of inspiration and connection at Past. Present. Future. Women Environmental Changemakers Story Salon.

You’ll hear from five Bay Area women environmental advocates, activists, and catalysts, who will reflect on what drew them to environmental work, the change they’re making now, and their vision for the future. From there, each woman will lead small group discussions, in which participants will exchange their own visions for change and support one another with ideas, connections, tools, or by simply listening.

You won’t want to miss this intimate event, where you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful professional and personal connections.

We are grateful for the participation of five featured Women Environmental Changemakers:

Nahal Ghoghaie
Water & Climate Program Manager for Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
Founder & Consultant, EcoLegacy Consulting

Arielle Moinester
Program Director, Women’s Earth Alliance

Purba Mukerjee
Clinical Teaching Fellow, Environmental Law Clinic, UC Berkeley School of Law

Liz Solorio
Organizer/Campus Program Manager, Food & Water Watch

Ellie Tumbuan
Chief Strategy Officer, The Justice Collective

Please get your ticket in advance so we have the right amount of food and (non-alcoholic) beverages (included in your ticket price). Nobody turned away for lack of funds.

FAQs

What’s the cancellation policy?
WEN runs a lean nonprofit and unfortunately cannot accept refund requests. In the event that WEN has to cancel a program you will receive a full refund.  Thank you for supporting WEN.

Does WEN take photographs at its events?
WEN occasionally uses photography at events for WEN’s website, newsletter and social media. Please inform a WEN board member if you have any concerns.

Are men welcome to attend WEN events?
Sometimes. Most WEN events are open to all people who identify as women. For some events, we welcome folks who identify as men. In those cases, we will make a clear statement in the invitation. In absence of such a statement, as for this event, the event is a space only for those who identify as women.