When Women Lead: Women’s Health Care, Rights & Community Resources

Join DAWN (Democratic Activists for Women Now) for the first 2026 When Women Lead panel discussion, focused on the programs, services, and protections available to women in our community—and why building a culture of self-care is essential at a time when access to care is under attack.

As deep cuts to public services continue, many women are being discouraged from seeking preventative care and lifesaving screenings. This event is about pushing back, sharing resources, and encouraging one another to prioritize our health while we continue the fight for justice and equity.

• Spanish translation will be provided.
• Enjoy coffee and pastries
• We know childcare can be a challenge—kids are welcome!

Caring for our health is not optional. It’s necessary. And it’s an act of resistance.

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Darcie Green
Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer Darcie Green leads community-based efforts to advance women’s health, health equity, and patient power. A longtime public servant and organizer, she brings more than 20 years of experience fighting for just and accessible healthcare for underserved communities. Darcie will share information about the life-saving programs and services Latinas Contra Cancer offers to women and families.

Ruth Silver Taube
Supervising Attorney of the Worker’s Rights Practice at the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law and the Santa Clara County OLSE Legal Advice Line. Ruth Silver Taube is a leader in the fight for worker protections. She serves as Legal Services Provider Co-Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, is a delegate to the Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Commission, and coordinates the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition. Ruth will discuss maternity leave and sick leave protections, emphasizing that these benefits apply regardless of immigration status.

Dianna Zamora-Marroquin
Senior Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Dianna Zamora-Marroquin leads legislative lobbying, community engagement, grassroots advocacy, and media affairs. Her work has secured millions of dollars to expand reproductive healthcare and passed legislation that directly protects patients and improves quality of care. Dianna also serves as President of the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley, sits on the San Jose Spotlight Community Advisory Board, and is a board member of Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN). Dianna will speak about reproductive health services and access to care.

For more information about DAWN and how to become a member, please go to www.SVDAWN.org. or Email: [email protected]

DAWN is a Democratic organization whose primary purpose is to assist in electing Democratic, progressive, pro-choice women (& men) to elected & appointed office and to advocate for policies and actions that protect the rights of women locally, nationally, and abroad.

Paid for by Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN), FPPC # 950169

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