Break the Cycle: Ending Violence Against Women

The 2026 California NOW State Conference, Break the Cycle. Advance Equality: Ending Violence Through Action, will bring together activists, community leaders, and allies from across California for a day of connection, education, and action.
Through inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and building partnerships, the conference will examine the systemic roots of violence against women and explore practical ways we can work together to create safer communities and advance equality.

##### Confirmed speakers include:

• Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman, CA District 28
• Denise Brown, who will discuss her new book, For My Sister Nicole: Love Shouldn’t Hurt
• Rose Brunache, Vice President, National NOW
• Speakers Panel: Emiliana Guereca, Founder, Women’s March Foundation & Women’s March Action, Lauren Andrade, President of Equity on Fire, Diane Franklin, San Gabriel Valley NOW, Board, West Covina Victim Advocate
• Jonathan Wicks, Associate Director, YWCA

This event will include chapter business, a keynote speaker, a speaker’s panel, a book signing and Tacos & Margaritas Social lunch!