Welcome to the Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women. Advocating for equal rights, gender equity, and education for women and girls since 1881, we are tenacious and trailblazing!
We sponsor and fundraise for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education through Tech Trek for local girls, and each year our branch awards scholarships to local women to help them complete academic degrees and graduate programs.
Besides sharing a love for community service around women’s equity and education, we enjoy a rich social event calendar as well as a broad selection of Interest Groups – Books, Movies, Bridge, Gourmet, Art and Garden, and Great Decisions. Please explore our website and contact us if you would like to learn more.
Learn about our branch’s commitment to “show up and make a difference” at San Ramon Valley Unified School Board meetings. Click here.
Read our December 2024 newsletter HERE to learn about our latest news and happenings.
President’s Message
Please click here to read the latest from our President, Deborah Wechsler, on the programs and happenings of our branch.
November Third Thursday Member Meeting –
Taking a Breath: Wellness in the Schools and for Us
held Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:00
See photos and learn more about Jessica Coulton’s presentation about support for social emotional learning in the SRV schools. Click here.
2024 School Board Elections – Candidate Forums
held October 1, 16, and 17, 2024
The DAW Public Policy team helped to organize three non-partisan sessions to hear from local school board candidates running for election this November. Recordings of all the sessions are available.
For more information and links to the forums’ videos – click here
Membership Brunch
held Saturday, September 14, 2024
Members, guests, and Tech Trek students and parents enjoyed a tasty brunch and heard an engaging talk from keynote speaker Kendra Carr.
Click here for more information about the event and to view Dr Carr’s “slide show”.
Installation and Member Recognition
held Thursday, June 20, 2024
Branch members enjoyed a festive event honoring outgoing board members and other members who played key roles in the past Fiscal Year.
Click here for more information.
AAUW DAW 22nd Annual Garden Tour
“Gardens That Inspire”
held Friday and Saturday, May 10 & 11, 2024
The 22nd AAUW DAW Garden Tour was a great success! Over 550 attendees over two days visited six lovingly curated gardens, tried to win raffles baskets, and relaxed with light refreshments.
Click here to see photos of the gardens and learn more about the tour.
Third Thursday Member Meeting –
AI Unlocked
held Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00
Attendees learned about the strategic plan implemented this school year to “Embrace AI” through shared leadership in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
For information about the district’s use of AI and to view slides from the presentation, click here.
April Third Thursday Member Meeting –
DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion): Gender 101
held April 18, 2024
Two key members of the local PFLAG organization presented an enlightening talk to about 40 attendees. To learn more about the program and the information aimed at providing guidance in understanding and supporting people who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, click here.