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AAUW Speaker Series Returns October 13
Join Us for a Powerful Start!
Don’t Miss Our October Launch Event on Climate Change
We are delighted to announce the return of AAUW’s Monthly Speaker Series! Please join us as we kick off this season with an engaging and timely presentation:
AAUW Speaker Series: Climate Change — Economic Resilience, Climate Risk, and Local Solutions
Date: Monday, October 13
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Presentation begins at noon)
Location: Abel De Luna Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
Guest Speaker: Jannelle Kellman, Mayor of Sausalito, Environmental Attorney, Candidate for Lt. Gov. of CA
This session will feature Jannelle Kellman, a renowned environmental attorney and recognized expert in climate risk and resilience. Jannelle brings outstanding credentials — with degrees from Yale, Oxford, and Stanford — and decades of leadership in climate action, policy, and community engagement.
She will address the significant impacts of climate change on our community, including wildfire, drought, energy challenges, and flooding. Most importantly, Jannelle will share practical steps and actionable solutions for individuals and communities, empowering us all to be part of lasting, meaningful change.
- Learn about local climate risks and strategies for economic resilience
- Get inspired by Jannelle’s leadership as Mayor of Sausalito, President of the League of Cities (North Bay Division), and founder of the Center for Sea Rise Solutions
- Discover opportunities to engage in effective climate action
“I’ve found that conversations around economic resilience, climate risk, and local solutions tend to spark great engagement, especially with groups that care deeply about their communities.” — Jannelle Kellman
Bring your own brown bag lunch if you wish. The presentation will be followed by a brief AAUW chapter update.
Please RSVP to Celeste Plaister at celesteplaister@gmail.com so we can plan for your attendance.
We encourage you to invite non-member guests. Let’s open the conversation to all who care about the future of our community!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Michelle Regan, Speaker Series Chair
Celeste Plaister, Vice President
“I’ve found that conversations around economic resilience, climate risk, and local solutions tend to spark great engagement, especially with groups that care deeply about their communities.” Janelle Kellman
Monday Oct. 13, from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Healdsburg’s Abel De Luna Community Center 1557 Healdsburg Avenue. Bring your own brown bag lunch if you like. The presentation begins at noon, will be –followed by a brief update on AAUW chapter activities.
Please RSVP to Celeste Plaister at celesteplaister@gmail.com so we have an idea of how many will be joining us.
