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With a full leadership team, a new youth advocacy initiative, and opportunities for new Commissioners, the Commission turns its attention to community priorities, stronger public engagement, and modernizing its governance. October 16, 2026 | Contra Costa County, CA The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) invites community members and prospective Commissioners to attend its Mid-Term Planning Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at 3338 Mt. Diablo

NEWS RELEASE September 16, 2026 Contact: Chrystine Robbins, Deputy County Administrator’s Office (925) 655-2055 Chrystine.Robbins@cao.cccounty.us Would You Like to Serve on the Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls? (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls is currently recruiting for vacant At-Large member seats and the District III and District IV seats. Successful cand

County Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Co-Directors Dr. Kendra Carr and Peter Kim lead Commissioners in examining bias, inclusion, and equitable decision-making. August 25, 2026 | Contra Costa County, CA The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) welcomed Dr. Kendra Carr and Peter Kim, Co-Directors of Contra Costa County's Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ), for an interactive workshop on implicit bias during its August 25 Commission me

Commission approves a new initiative to prepare young women for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and community leadership. July 28, 2026 | Contra Costa County, CA The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) announces the approval of an exciting new initiative to develop the next generation of female leaders in Contra Costa County and two new members of its executive leadership team. The Commission has elected Shruti Adusumilli as Secretary and Jennifer Ri

Marilyn Cachola Lucey elected Chair, Nakenya Allen elected Vice Chair, and Dena Acosta-Beere elected Treasurer for 2026. March 24, 2026 | Contra Costa County, CA The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) has elected a new leadership team for 2026, naming Marilyn Cachola Lucey as Chair, Nakenya Allen as Vice Chair, and Dena Acosta-Beere as Treasurer during its March 24 meeting. Representing Asian and Pacific Islander, African American, and Latina communities, the