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Celebrating Women Making a Difference

The Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding women for their achievements and contributions to Alameda County and its residents. This award is in recognition of a legacy of work - both in professional careers and/or volunteer service - that has made a positive impact in the lives of residents in Alameda County. For 2026's celebration, the Hall of Fame will honor women in the following categories: Business & Professions, Community Service, Culture & Art, Education, Health, Non-Traditional, Philanthropy, Science-Tech-Engineering, and Sports & Athletics.

Our nine 2026 inductees will be honored at the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon & Inductee Celebration on March 28, 2026 at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton.

Through this event and other community activities, the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame generates funds to support organizations that help and support women and families in Alameda County, as well as inspiring youth.

For more information or questions, or to make a contribution, email us or call (510) 271-5179.

2026 Inductees

• Business & Professions: Joan Seppala, Owner/Publisher of The Independent
• Community Service: Monica Lau, Chief Operating Officer of Family Bridges, Inc.
• Culture & Art: Fredrika Newton, Co-Founder & President of the Dr. Huey P Newton Foundation
• Education: Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of Peralta Community College District
• Health: Dr. Harsha Ramchandani, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Bay Area Community Health
• Non-Traditional Careers: April Luckett-Fahimi, Undersheriff of Alameda County
• Philanthropy: Tamara Chao, President & Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Fund
• Science, Technology & Engineering: Noreen King, Founder & CEO of Evolve Manufacturing
• Sports & Athletics: Ohemaa Nyanin, General Manager of the Golden State Valkyries

2026 Mary V. King/Wilma Chan Youth Scholarship Recipients