AAUW Santa Cruz County

AAUW Santa Cruz County (CA) Branch is a community organization focused on advocacy, equity, and education for women and girls. Founded in 1935, the branch is part of the National AAUW organization. The organization is located in Felton, CA, at 6121 Gushee St. The AAUW Santa Cruz County (CA) Branch operates with a focus on education, healthcare, non-profit, and advocacy sectors. The branch provides scholarships and supports STEM education. It also engages in advocacy efforts to combat gender-based discrimination and promote equal pay. The organization's target industries include education, healthcare, non-profit, and advocacy. The AAUW Santa Cruz County (CA) Branch has been promoting gender equality for over 25 years. It benefits from strong community and network support, a diverse membership from various backgrounds, and active engagement in local, state, and national advocacy efforts. The organization's values and culture are centered around advocacy, equity, education, inclusion, diversity, leadership, and empowerment. Key individuals associated with the organization or its broader network include Kit Hein, Doreen O’Donovan, Cathy Conway, Deborah Osterberg, Steven Pifer, Kara Meyberg Guzman, Haley Schwartz Niemerow, Cindy Ostberg, Matt Wetstein, Martha Magden, Holly Martinez, Tricia Webber, Cindy Larive, and Cristina Arambula.