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On February 13th the Bay Area Host Committee launched its inspiring 18-month speaker series building on its mission to Unite the Bay Through Sport. 

The speaker series tip-off event in partnership with the Golden State Valkyries and NBA All-Star weekend, discussed the current and future state of women's basketball's and its commitment to legacy impact. The amazing panel was moderated by Kerith Burke, NBC Sports Bay Area and featured: Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner of the WNBA; Jess Smith, President, Golden State Valkyries and Charmin Smith, Head Coach, Cal Women's Basketball. The event was hosted in the Golden State Valkyries newly renovated, World-Class Performance Center in Oakland, CA.

Attendees had an incredible and unique opportunity to connect with the panel, BAHC leadership, Bay Area business leaders, state and local officials, athletes, and influencers. 

Future panel discussions will explore ongoing topics relevant to the Bay Area community, including women's empowerment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Stay tuned for information on scheduling and participants.

WISE SF Bay Area and WISE National is proud to recognize that many of the remarkable women who; participated on the panel, are part of the leadership of BAHC and organized the event as well as many attendees are WISE Members and Leaders. Among the WISE Leadership in attendance was Kathleen Francis, WISE President and National Chair!