Children's Defense Fund

Please join Marian Wright Edelman and Children’s Defense Fund-California during Women’s History Month for an intergenerational conversation with women leaders who are making a difference for children and families in Los Angeles, California, and the United States.  Even during difficult times, these women are courageously leading with hope and resilience to build a better future for our children.

Speakers include:

Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President, Children’s Defense Fund
Nike Irvin, Vice President, California Community Foundation
LaPhonza Butler, President, SEIU Local 2015
Patti Giggans, Executive Director, Peace Over Violence
Aurea Montez-Rodriguez, Executive Vice President, Community Coalition
Dr. Melina Abdullah, Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies, CSU Los Angeles