SAVE THE DATE
Friday, Oct. 17
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Early bird individual ticket and table sales start Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Regular individual ticket and table sales start Tuesday, Sept. 2.
About the Event
For 17 years, Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose has celebrated the contributions of women in Silicon Valley at our annual Women of Impact event. Honoring women for their vision, commitment and leadership, the event highlights their important role in our community. Funds raised provide resources to transform the future through an education that prepares young women for engagement and leadership in careers and fields where they are historically underrepresented.
This fundraising event supports tuition assistance and expands opportunities for young women to pursue leadership programs and advanced classes in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The Women of Impact event will be held in-person at the Hotel Signia by Hilton on Friday, Oct. 17, where we will honor community member Honorable Erica Yew and alum Dr. Sejal Hathi '09.
About the Honorees
Judge Erica Yew has served on the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 2001. She was President of the Asian Pacific Bar Association of the Silicon Valley and served on the California State Bar Board of Trustees. She also provided leadership to the Asian Law Alliance, the Legal Aid Society and the Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services. In 2025, she received a Community Heroes Award from the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board for her commitment to justice towards individuals navigating the legal system while facing behavioral health challenges.
Dr. Sejal Tyle Hathi is a proud Notre Dame Class of 2009 alum, board-certified physician and nationally recognized public health leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing physical and mental health, women's rights and public policy in the United States and globally. She serves as the 4th permanent Director of the Oregon Health Authority and unanimously confirmed by the Oregon Senate to oversee all health care and public health services, policies and programs for the State of Oregon. Most recently, she served as New Jersey's deputy health commissioner and state health officer and as the Biden White House's Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health.
Thank you to our sponsors who support Notre Dame High School, San Jose!
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If you have any questions about the Women of Impact event, please contact us at events@ndsj.org.
Elizabeth Cabral
Events Coordinator
408-294-1113 x2170
Trishya Movilla '08
Development Associate
408-294-1113 x2180
If you have questions about donating to or sponsoring the event, please contact:
Women of Impact 2009-2024
2024
Rue Mapp
Linda Park '06
2023
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Sister Rosalie Pizzo '52, SNDdeN
2022
Dr. Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
Lori Castillo ‘92
2021
Aparna Bawa
Dr. Camille Broussard ‘04
2020
Dr. Sandra Moore Faber
Fatima Farheen Mirza ‘09
2019
Kim Rivera
Rita Beamish ’70
2018
Teveia Barnes
Shirlee DiNapoli ’46 Schiro
2017
Lisa Sobrato Sonsini
Kelly Powell ’88 Bruno
2016
Judge LaDoris Cordell
Rose Pierro ’63 Simmons
2015
Sister Simone Campbell
Marilyn Orlando ’60 Dorsa
2014
Julie Matsushima
Marie Mackey ’67 Huhtala
2013
Belva Davis
Shirley Minardi ’50 Lewis†
2012
Irene Dalis†
Mary Quilici ’75 Aumack
2011
Carol Bartz
Lily Sanchez ’51 Tenes
2010
Charmaine Warmenhoven
Geralynn Patellaro ’74 Esq.
2009
Martha Kanter, Ed.D.
Ann “Rooney” Pfaff ’56 Blach
† Deceased