Report on the Status of Women and Girls in CA

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15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE l 2026

The Report is out now!

View our research

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About the Report

The only comprehensive report of its kind, The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ has been a valuable resource for advocates, business leaders, elected officials, and engaged citizens since 2011. Each year, we release the findings from The Report at a public event, gathering over 500 thought-leaders to foster conversation and inspire action to address inequalities and gender gaps in our state.

When Live Event

Friday, March 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

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The Art of Change: Women, Leadership and the Power of Representation

2025 Report

Join us for the 14th Annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California: The Art of Change: Women, Leadership and the Power of Representation. This impactful event will explore themes ranging from wage and opportunity gaps in creative fields and the influence of media narratives on women to the critical intersections of culture and workforce dynamics. Join us and discover how elevating women’s voices can transform the art and entertainment we consume and inspire a more inclusive future for all.

15 UNSTOPPABLE YEARS

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Join us at the live event

Welcome breakfast

Eat and greet with fellow attendees over breakfast.
Grab your gift bag.
Visit our Activation Lounge.

Event highlights

Get the Facts: A data presentation from Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson, President, Mount Saint Mary’s University.
Key Insights: Highlights from the 2026 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California
Changemaker Conversations: Where do we go from here? Next steps to build an equitable California.

Directions

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA.

Presented by

Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles

Mount Saint Mary’s is the only women’s university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. The University is known nationally for its research on the status of women and girls in CA, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. Weekend, evening, and graduate programs are offered to both women and men. Mount alums are engaged, active global citizens who use their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world.
Center for the Advancement of Women

The Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University is a hub for research, advocacy, and leadership development. Our vision is to find solutions and work with partners to eradicate them in our lifetime.