As the only state agency to exclusively focus on the needs and concerns of women and girls of all ages and backgrounds, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls holds a noteworthy place in the history of California.https://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mjmu3xlsxk2kOur Legislative Analyst Katherine brought our interns to the Capitol for a hands-on look at California’s legislative system.16 Apr 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmu3xlsxk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mj36bksrvc2tThe California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs and the @ccswg.bsky.social recognize AANHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day on April 9th, a reminder that AANHPI women earn just 83¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men. For many communities, the gap is even wider.09 Apr 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj36bksrvc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3miw7d355ck2kWhat does a feminist approach to AI look like? Can AI support justice work or is it fundamentally incompatible with feminist values?07 Apr 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw7d355ck2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mievph6rhc2rMeet the team leading the Commission! This Women's History Month, we are proud to spotlight the powerhouse team driving our mission forward everyday.31 Mar 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mievph6rhc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mieviwzkbk2rAs Women's History Month comes to a close, we're proud to reflect on the leadership and advocacy at the Commission that continue to shape a more equitable future for women and girls across California. Meet our Commissioner, Senator Laura Richardson!31 Mar 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieviwzkbk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3micjjvkya22uCommissioner Assemblymember Pellerin represents the regions around Santa Cruz County. As the Chair of the Select Committee on California’s Mental Health Crisis, Commissioner Assemblymember Pellerin has tackled issues the Commission is deeply committed to.30 Mar 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3micjjvkya22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mic2apozt22fMeet our Commissioner, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen! Commissioner @asmstephanienguyen represents the 10th Assembly District as the first Asian American Pacific Islander woman legislator in the Sacramento Region.30 Mar 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic2apozt22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mi5nknrgyc2bMeet our Commissioner, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares! Representing California State Senate District 23, Commissioner Senator Valladares is focused on addressing California’s affordability crisis, making our communities safer and expanding education and job opportunities for all Californians.28 Mar 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5nknrgyc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mi3cwccqac2pMeet our Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower! Commissioner Garcia-Brower serves as California State Labor Commissioner leading the state’s primary workplace-protection agency with a team of 500 across 20 offices.27 Mar 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3cwccqac2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mi3bobzrfk2pWe're honoring Women's History Month by highlighting our awesome leaders! Meet our Commissioner Joelle Gomez. Commissioner Gómez is the CEO of the CHILDREN'S HOME OF STOCKTON, a major residential therapeutic program serving foster youth across San Joaquin County.27 Mar 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3bobzrfk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhz7aacdfs2uMeet our Commissioner Quinn Delaney! Commissioner Delaney supports the development of powerful social change movements to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society, with a focus on ending the criminalization of people of color in Oakland.27 Mar 2026 03:43 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhz7aacdfs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhxxzbulxk2nOn Equal Pay Day learn more about the impact the wage gap has on women and their families. Equal Pay Day highlights the additional time women must work to match the earnings of their male counterparts from the previous year.26 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxxzbulxk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhvrv446yk2aMeet our Commissioner Assemblymember Lisa Calderon! Commissioner Calderon represents the South East portions of Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley. She has advocated to bring state resources to working families, foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, and the elderly.25 Mar 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvrv446yk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhtprwy6n22nMeet our Commissioner Senator Catherine Blakespear! She was elected in 2022 as the state senator for the 38th District, which covers northern San Diego County and southern Orange County.24 Mar 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtprwy6n22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhqqpupya22rMeet Commissioner Kawser Amine! Commissioner Amine works with various leaders of women’s and peace activist groups to promote and improve women's participation in leadership roles in governance, politics, the peace process, and sports.23 Mar 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqqpupya22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mho6rdn2xk2rMeet our Member-At-Large Commissioner Catalina Chacon. She serves on the Pechanga Tribal Council and is serving her fifth term. It has been a personal, lifelong goal of Commissioner Chacon to take her aptitude for continuous improvement through hard work and give back to her tribe.22 Mar 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mho6rdn2xk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhlvy7q24c2hCalifornia is strengthening financial literacy and expanding pathways to wealth. Governor Newsom announced the adoption of a statewide personal finance curriculum guide to prepare students with real-world money skills and expanded women’s access to capital, savings, and investment opportunities. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Mar 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhlvy7q24c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhlvvttj7s2hMeet our Commissioner Member-At-Large, Lisa Zola Greer! Commissioner Lisa Greer, @lisagsavinggiving.bsky.social, is an expert in organizational transformation, philanthropic leadership, and is a bestselling author committed to sustaining the philanthropic sector.21 Mar 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhlvvttj7s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhjcce347c2xMeet our Commission Second Vice Chair, Erica G. Courtney! Commissioner Courtney is a US Army veteran and Lieutenant Colonel. She graduated first in her cadet class, was part of the first group of women to be selected for Cavalry missions and the first to graduate the Advanced Armor Cavalry Course.20 Mar 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjcce347c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mhgujs6irs2hThis Women's History Month, get to know our Commissioners! Meet Commission First Vice Chair Nisha Devi Rodrigo. Commissioner Rodrigo is an Eastern Medicine practitioner and an adjunct professor at Loyola Marymount University.19 Mar 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgujs6irs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mheov3wi4c2dThe California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is heartbroken and outraged by the reports of abuse and sexual assault by labor leader and activist Cesar Chavez.18 Mar 2026 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheov3wi4c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mgt3gbtkcc2yThank you Senate Pro Tem Monique Limon Chief of Staff Mariana Corona Sabeniano for meeting with the Commission Chair Dr. Rita Gallardo Good and Executive Director @darcytotten.bsky.social to discuss programs and priorities vital to women and girls.11 Mar 2026 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgt3gbtkcc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mgt3cd62f22yThis week Commission Chair Dr. Rita Gallardo Good and Executive Director @darcytotten.bsky.social met with California State Assembly @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social to share more about our upcoming legislative priorities and to discuss the pivotal role we play in supporting women and girls in California11 Mar 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgt3cd62f22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mgt35ryl4c2yCommission Chair Dr. Rita Gallardo Good and Executive Director Darcy Totten met with Commissioner Asm. Lisa Calderon this week to discuss the upcoming priorities guiding the Commission's work.11 Mar 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgt35ryl4c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mgsh74gkns2uWe are proud to participate in @sachabitat March Women Build. We’re grateful for the work we’ve accomplished together to expand access to affordable homes for families in our region.11 Mar 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsh74gkns2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mgkm7vug6l2yToday we celebrate the leadership, resilience, and achievements of women across California and around the world. At the same time, we recognize the very real challenges women face every day, We remain committed to building a future where every woman can thrive. Happy International Women’s Day!08 Mar 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkm7vug6l2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mfuos74ess24Ready to dive into tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation? Join us for the free Youth in Technology Convention on May 12, 2026, 12–5 p.m., at Aggie Square in Sacramento.27 Feb 2026 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuos74ess24https://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mfpc3lztmj2mCelebrate Women's History Month with us! The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (@ccswg) and CA Commission on APIA Affairs (@commissionapia) are hosting an open house — and we want you to be part of the conversation!25 Feb 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpc3lztmj2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ccswg.bsky.social/post/3mfk6dg4rfv2o📣 We’re Hiring: Media Liaison! Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling and design? Join our team and help shape the voice of our organization!23 Feb 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:enm3mytvbl6hca7o7w6ur6ab/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfk6dg4rfv2o