About Us

    The San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce is the leading ADVOCATE that CONNECTS and EMPOWERS women in business and our community.

    2015 SAWCC Women Diversity Gathering
    2017 Fiesta Mixer Women's Chamber of Commerce

    Our Mission

    Our mission is to promote the business, economic, and leadership development of women.

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    Our Values

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    SUPPORT

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    ENGAGEMENT

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    PERSEVERANCE

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    GUIDANCE

    Our History

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    1988

    Founded in spring of 1988 by Ginger Purdy

    1988

    Founded in spring of 1988 by Ginger Purdy

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    1992

    The SAWCC was the first chamber to offer a women's leadership series geared towards the styles and traits of female leaders, then called the Leadership Development Series.

    1992

    The SAWCC was the first chamber to offer a women's leadership series geared towards the styles and traits of female leaders, then called the Leadership Development Series.

    Educational program by Women's Chamber of Commerce
    2000

    The SAWCC expanded the educational program initiative. Over time it became known as the ‘educational’ chamber.

    2000

    The SAWCC expanded the educational program initiative. Over time it became known as the ‘educational’ chamber.

    2019 TLD Graduation Group Photo
    2010

    The educational programs are attended by some of the city’s top executives, small business owners and up and coming business leaders from our surrounding colleges.

    2010

    The educational programs are attended by some of the city’s top executives, small business owners and up and coming business leaders from our surrounding colleges.

    Women's Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
    2020

    The SAWCC continues to encourage its members to showcase themselves by providing networking opportunities at luncheons, mixers, and at our Annual Grand Golf Tournament and Constellation of Stars Awards Gala.

    2020

    The SAWCC continues to encourage its members to showcase themselves by providing networking opportunities at luncheons, mixers, and at our Annual Grand Golf Tournament and Constellation of Stars Awards Gala.

    Board of Directors

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    Zina Guerra

    Chair

    Senior Vice President

    IBC Bank
    Portrait of Lori Johnson

    Lori Leal Johnson

    Chair-Elect/TLD Lead Facilitator

    Director, Corporate Responsibility

    CPS Energy
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    Stacey Isenberg

    Immediate Past Chair

    Chief - Internal Audit

    San Antonio Water System
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    Adrienne Cox

    Secretary

    COO

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    Sarita Akin

    Treasurer

    Tax Director

    Ridout Barrett
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    Dr. Yvonne Katz

    Exec. Director/Past Chair

    Superintendent (Ret.)/Vice Chair

    Alamo Colleges Dist. Board of Trustees
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    Dr. Susan Blackwood

    Vice Co-Chair of Events - Gala

    President

    Global Pain Association
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    Belinda Gavallos

    Vice Chair of Membership

    Principal

    Estilo Mora Fine Art & Antiques
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    Dr. Sandra Neubert

    Vice Chair of Committee Involvement

    Education Admin. (Ret.)

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    Sylvia Rodriguez

    Vice Co-Chair of Events - Gala

    Valero Foundation (Ret.)

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    Kristi Wyatt

    Vice Chair of PR/Marketing

    Assoc. Vice Chancellor of Comm. & Engagements

    Alamo Colleges District
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    Lisa Ayres

    Director of Membership

    Principal

    Alzheimers Association
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    Dr. Carolyn Castillo

    Co-Director of Education - Transformational Ldrshp. Series

    Deputy Dir. of Admin Srvc.

    Educational Service Center Reg. 20
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    Karen Dayle

    Co-Director of Mentorship

    President & CEO

    Bluebonnet Summit Programs
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    Angelica Docog

    Co-Director of Education - Transformational Ldrshp. Series

    Executive Director

    Polish Heritage Center
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    Amy Gonzalez

    Co-Director of Events - Mixers

    Owner

    The Love Shack Boutique
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    Mona Helmy

    Director of Education - Bloomberg Business Program

    CEO

    Helmy Associates & Company, Inc.
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    Francesca Rattray

    Co-Director of Mentorship

    CEO

    YWCA San Antonio
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    Cindy Taylor

    Director of Events - POWERhour! Luncheons

    CEO

    The Cindy Taylor Group
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    Sarah Becher

    Director At Large

    AV Engineer

    AV Calibrations
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    Allison Adams

    Director At Large

    Plant Manager III

    Coca-Cola Southwest
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    Dr. Adriana Contreras

    Director At Large

    Office of Business Affairs Director

    Texas A&M San Antonio
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    Diane Polanco

    Director At Large

    Partner

    Trans National Advisors
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