Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
Friday, April 24, 2026
- Registration is closed for this event. -
Women's Leadership Luncheon 2026
A wonderful luncheon, an inspiring speaker and a great cause.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 12-1:30 p.m.
Check in opens at 11:30 a.m.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
Join local community leaders, professionals and alums for a wonderful luncheon and hear from an empowering and inspiring speaker.
This exciting annual luncheon supports ÌÇÐÄÔ´´â€™s female students with financial resources as they pursue educational and vocational preparation for lives of impact.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSOR
MARY BARBOUR
GOLD SPONSORS
ANNA GROTENHUIS
ANONYMOUS
THE HUGH E. AND MARJORIE S. PETERSEN FOUNDATION
SILVER SPONSORS
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BRONZE SPONSORS
BITSY BACON | ||
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DREW AND NICK PARISI | ||
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Zegar Family Foundation |
TABLE SPONSORS
STEVEN & DENICE FELLOWS | KAREN ROBILIO |
MEGAN & JOSH STICHTER | KAREN YONALLY |
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GIFT BAG SPONSOR
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Join us for a wonderful afternoon for a great cause.
Past Speakers:
Teresa Goines (2016)
Kathy Ireland (2017)
Shauna Niequist (2018)
Megan Alexander (2019)
Tamika Catchings (2020)
Lupita Knittel (2023)
Natalie Taylor (2024)
Henrietta Fore (2025)
- Sherry Nasseri ’01, chair
- Drew Parisi ’05, co-chair
- Jessica Caruso '07
- Kim Crawford ’00
- Courtney DeSoto ’94
- Denice Fellows
- Anna Grotenhuis
- Megan Stichter '05
HONORARY
- Anna Grotenhuis, founding member
- Anne Towbes
- Lori Ann Banez, Director of Career Resource Center
- Sarah Camp, Associate Vice President of College Advancement
- Janay Marshall ’01, Director of Alumni Relations
- Reed Sheard, Vice President of College Advancement and CIO
- Mary Pat Whitney, Director of Public and Advancement Events
- Trevor White, Assistant to the AVP of College Advancement