UNITY Professional Women's Network
Lead with power.
Be held in love.
A professional home for Black women in educational leadership. From the classroom to the cabinet, we rise together.
UNITY Day · Leadership Forum at the CAAASA Conference
2027
Still We Rise.
The Resilience of Black Women
Honoring Our Journeys, Reclaiming Our Joy, and Rising Together
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Loews Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N Highland Ave, Hollywood
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Leadership Forum
6 to 9 p.m.
The Dr. Shawna Dinkins Annual Mixer
Sisters Speak · Virtual on Zoom
Women at the Helm
Two sisters' journey in leading systemic change. Join us as we gain insight from Dr. Bernadette C. Lucas and Dr. Ugema Hosea-James.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pacific
Every session is complimentary.
Gather with UNITY
A year of gatherings, one circle.
Superintendents, district leaders and administrators from Northern and Southern California, meeting in person and online throughout the year.
February · Hollywood
UNITY Day
A day of leadership, wellness and legacy at the CAAASA Annual Conference.
See UNITY Day
Virtual · Through the year
Sisters Speak
Conversations with women who hold the role, and the questions you cannot ask at work.
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In person · Summer
Leadership Summit
Bring one real problem from your district and work it with peers.
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Our story
Leadership grows through connection.
10+ years of Black women leading California's schools and districts, together.
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
African proverb
Membership
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Members receive every gathering with one-click registration, the Sisters Speak library, resources from members and partners, and a directory each woman chooses to join.
Dear Sister,
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