President & Advocacy Co-Chair, Zonta International Berkeley/Northbay & Beyond, Area 2 Director, Event Production, Project Management & Community Engagement

Kristen Acosta is currently the Community Programs Manager at The Women’s Building in San Francisco, where she collaborates with colleagues and partners on the collective empowerment of immigrant women and their families through accessible resources, educational workshops, community events, and coalition work.

Carla is an educator with over a decade of experience in human and early childhood development, Spanish language education, curriculum design, teacher training, and menstrual education. She founded Menstrualiadas to raise menstrual awareness, normalize conversations, and empower individuals through education.

Supervisor Corzo made history in 2022 as the first Latina and Indigenous person elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and currently serves as Board President. She champions equity, representation, and community-driven change, advancing initiatives in immigrant protections, women’s and children’s well-being, economic security, and family justice.

Ally Chan is a former San Mateo County Youth Commissioner and Board of Education liaison. A UCLA graduate in Political Science and Psychology, she has helped draft California legislation advancing protections for survivors of sexual violence and harassment. She is passionate about policy advocacy, community engagement, and driving meaningful social change.