The North County African American Women’s Association is thrilled to celebrate the legacy of our organization, which has tirelessly championed mentoring, life skills development, conferences, and scholarships—all designed to uplift women and girls to reach their fullest potential. Our mission remains strong: to build an inspired network of leaders committed to empowering, inspiring, and engaging women and girls across San Diego’s North County. Join us in honoring three decades of growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment on March 15, 2025, for our Women's Conference and 30th Anniversary Celebration, "Reflecting Our Past, Shaping Our Future..."
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Experience the charisma and wit of Emmy Award-winning actress Jackée Harry, celebrated for iconic roles in the NBC sitcom 227 and ABC sitcom Sister, Sister. She also starred opposite Oprah Winfrey in The Women of Brewster Place. Her unforgettable performances across stage and t.v., earned her two NAACP Image Awards and she was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Beyond her illustrious acting career, Jackée serves as a Global Ambassador for the Women's International Center and is a champion of education and healthy living.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be uplifted by a legend and a day of empowering insights, inspiring speakers, and engaging workshops that will elevate your journey, enrich your life, and equip you with the tools to step boldly into your future.
Whether for youth or adults, our workshops will engage every part of our participants' interests, values and dreams, lifting them to new heights.
PRESENT A WORKSHOPEnjoy our amazing vendors where you can shop 'til you drop or serve our wonderful community with your special products, services, or promotions.
BECOME A VENDORHelp shape the mission of our organization by sponsoring our 2025 Women's Conference and impact the next 30 years of success.
SPONSOR USElaine Swann, Founder and CEO of The Swann School of Protocol, leads the first-ever Black and female-owned etiquette licensing program, with over 30 independently owned Swann Schools nationwide. As America’s Leading Lifestyle & Etiquette Expert, Elaine has expanded her influence by becoming the first etiquette professional to launch an exclusive Home Goods Collection, bringing effortless elegance and grace into homes nationwide.
Elaine has graced major platforms like the TODAY Show, CNN, Access Hollywood, and Kevin Hart's What the Fit. Featured in prominent publications including Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, she’s also been showcased in Oprah Magazine, Essence, and Real Simple.
With four etiquette books, including Let Crazy Be Crazy, Elaine advises prestigious businesses such as Merrill, Cisco, and Bank of America and lectures at universities like Stanford and Wharton.
‘Every woman should have her own style’
Individuality and confidence are the pillars of the The Lizz Russell Collection. The mission of the The Lizz Russell Collection is to promote self-esteem, resilience, and ambition in all women. The Lizz Russell Collection promotes a philosophy of living in the moment and dreaming big for the future, while looking and feeling great!
Mariea Antoinette is a San Diego native and ground-breaking recording artist. She is the world's premier soulful, jazz, and funk artist having performed for dignitaries such as Michelle Obama and all over the world. Her newly released single, So Amazing, reimagines the Luther Vandross classic and is featured on her Spring 2023 album.
