08/11/2026
Our recent early-career networking event, Power in Practice, was an evening full of inspiration, connection, and powerful stories! This SHE-CAN active networking training session focused on the tools for Building Connections and Using Networking to Be a Change Agent Across Industries, Governments, and Communities.
SHE-CAN Scholars, graduates and early-career staff had an incredible experience alongside The Posse Foundation, bringing together rising leaders and dynamic community partners. In addition to its young leaders, Posse was represented by Pantaleo, CDFA (Board Chair, Posse, San Francisco Advisory Board) and Sokenu (Posse, Director).
Huge thanks to J. Mitchell (Chair of LA Board of Supervisors) for delivering a powerful call to action challenging these young emerging leaders to stretch themselves as individuals and to value the power of coalition building for making change. Her uniquely tailored remarks included sharing personal stories from her own early career, as well as lessons learned from missed opportunities.
A heartfelt thank you to the Golden State Valkyries' leadership for showing up for the SHE-CAN Scholars:
🏀 Serrano Valdehueza (GSV Sr. VP of Ticketing and Events) for delivering inspiring opening remarks that deeply resonated with everyone in the room. She wisely encouraged us to seek out people’s stories and that the most meaningful connections begin with curiosity. Stories reveal who people really are - their resilience, their values, and what motivates them. It was such a powerful message for these emerging leaders, and for all of us.
🏀 J. Clark (GSV Director of Community) for her energetic engagement directly with the scholars and sharing invaluable career wisdom.
🏀 Washington (GSV Manager, Community Relations) for her seamless collaboration behind the scenes and bringing that special "surprise and delight" moment to life!
Partners like these remind SHE-CAN Scholars that their voices and journeys matter. 💜
County Board of Supervisors
