Dear NAWBO Sisters and Community Leaders,
We are off and running this season with incredible momentum and great news! Our members continue to make strides in their businesses—reaching milestones they once only imagined. It’s inspiring to see how women across our chapter are leading with courage, creativity, and community.
Member Milestones Worth Celebrating
- Dr. Mary Mardkhe – Nominated for a Stevie Award for her groundbreaking work as a chemist turned entrepreneur.
- Dr. Meng Yang – Presented at an international conference overseas, IAAP Congress in Zurich, in the field of psychology.
- Paulina Tarnopolsky – Reached her two-year anniversary and achieved an impressive seven-figure revenue milestone.
- Angela Laines – Marked two successful years in business, continuing to help brands grow through creativity and design, and is on track to supersede her salary in Corporate America.
- Leslie Murdock – Completed her Leverage for Leaders Executive Coaching Program with Karen Cappello, MCC, within her first month of being a NAWBO Silicon Valley Member.
- Robin Fisher – Certified Women Business Enterprise (CWBE) through NAWBO Institute and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification through the federal Small Business Administration.
- Laura Salgado – Certified Women Business Enterprise (CWBE) through NAWBO Institute Certificate and her products are listed on Amazon and Walmart.
- Your Name – I want to make sure we’re celebrating more of our members because we have so much to honor and be proud of.
Leadership & Wellness Retreat Recap
Last month, we hosted our NAWBO Leadership and Wellness Retreat with over 40 guests, including leaders in technology, finance, philanthropy, law, business, and non-profit. The day centered on self-care, personal reflection, and strategic growth. It was a powerful reminder that success begins with investing in ourselves.
A heartfelt thank-you to our generous partners—the 49ers Foundation, San Jose Earthquakes, Face Foundrie Emeryville, Stirbar Labs, Coach Madison, and Tisha’s Company—for supporting our auction and making the event unforgettable.
Chapter Wins and Upcoming Events
- Women Business Certification in Spanish: NAWBO Silicon Valley is the chapter that created WBE certification in Spanish, expanding access for Latina entrepreneurs.
- WBE Success Stories: Two members recently submitted their certification applications through the NAWBO Certification Institute, opening doors to procurement and partnership opportunities.
- Business Summit – Thursday. October 23rd: Join us for a full day of insight on AI, access to capital, and financial planning for wealth creation.
- Networking Dinner – Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Lazy Dog in Cupertino: A relaxed evening to connect, collaborate, and build community.
- Co-Hosted Holiday Celebration – December 3rd: We’re partnering with the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Triton Museum for a festive event celebrating women in business with 125 guests in attendance.
- Corporate Partner Luncheon — This will be hosted in January to honor and appreciate our Corporate Partners for their support for Women in Business & Entrepreneurship.
Here’s Our Ask
We’re growing—and we’d love your help!
- Volunteer: Join one of our committees and help shape programs, partnerships, and upcoming events.
- Present: Apply to present to NAWBO Silicon Valley—a $250 donation supports our chapter while giving you a platform to share your expertise.
- Fundraising Support: We’re ramping up our raffle and fundraising efforts—if you or a friend can donate a product, service, or experience, we’d love to include it.
- Share Your Wins: We love celebrating our members’ achievements! Submit your milestones, awards, or exciting news so we can feature you in our next newsletter and events.
Together, we’re creating a movement of women who lead boldly, collaborate generously, and celebrate one another every step of the way.
In partnership,
Leena Mendoza, MS, ACC
President, NAWBO Silicon Valley
leena@leenamendoza.com
www.leenamendoza.com
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