About Us
The San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce is the leading ADVOCATE that CONNECTS and EMPOWERS women in business and our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the business, economic, and leadership development of women.
Our Values

SUPPORT

ENGAGEMENT

PERSEVERANCE

GUIDANCE
Our History
1988
Founded in spring of 1988 by Ginger Purdy
1988
Founded in spring of 1988 by Ginger Purdy
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.
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.
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.
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

Zina Guerra
Chair
Senior Vice President

Lori Leal Johnson
Chair-Elect/TLD Lead Facilitator
Director, Corporate Responsibility

Stacey Isenberg
Immediate Past Chair
Chief – Internal Audit

Adrienne Cox
Secretary
COO

Sarita Akin
Treasurer
Tax Director

Dr. Yvonne Katz
Exec. Director/Past Chair
Superintendent (Ret.)/Vice Chair
Alamo Colleges Dist. Board of Trustees

Dr. Susan Blackwood
Vice Co-Chair of Events – Gala
President

Belinda Gavallos
Vice Chair of Membership
Principal
Estilo Mora Fine Art & Antiques

Dr. Sandra Neubert
Vice Chair of Committee Involvement
Education Admin. (Ret.)

Sylvia Rodriguez
Vice Co-Chair of Events – Gala
Valero Foundation (Ret.)

Kristi Wyatt
Vice Chair of PR/Marketing
Assoc. Vice Chancellor of Comm. & Engagements

Lisa Ayres
Director of Membership
Principal

Dr. Carolyn Castillo
Co-Director of Education – Transformational Ldrshp. Series
Deputy Dir. of Admin Srvc.
Educational Service Center Reg. 20

Karen Dayle
Co-Director of Mentorship
President & CEO

Angelica Docog
Co-Director of Education – Transformational Ldrshp. Series
Executive Director

Amy Gonzalez
Co-Director of Events – Mixers
Owner

Mona Helmy
Director of Education – Bloomberg Business Program
CEO
Helmy Associates & Company, Inc.

Francesca Rattray
Co-Director of Mentorship
CEO

Cindy Taylor
Director of Events – POWERhour! Luncheons
CEO

Sarah Becher
Director At Large
AV Engineer

Allison Adams
Director At Large
Plant Manager III

Dr. Adriana Contreras
Director At Large
Office of Business Affairs Director

Diane Polanco
Director At Large
Partner