AAUW – The American Association of University Women
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls, through research, education, and advocacy. We are tenacious and trailblazing — advocating for women and girls since 1881 and into the future!

Who We Are
The Petaluma Branch was chartered in 1955 and today has about 135 members with diverse skills and backgrounds. Our members are represented in all fields of endeavor including education, healthcare, science, engineering, insurance, community non-profit agencies, and many more. Additionally, our members are active in numerous leadership roles throughout Petaluma and Southern Sonoma County. Membership in AAUW is a great way to have fun and make life-long friends. We have attended nearly 200 colleges and universities.

What We Do
Annually AAUW Petaluma is involved in numerous activities to promote education and lifelong learning. We do this by:

• Funding scholarships for junior high school girls in Petaluma to Tech Trek, a week-long math and science summer camp sponsored by AAUW California.
• Encouraging participation in the annual Expanding Your Horizons math and science conference for junior high school girls in Sonoma County.
• Funding scholarships at Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College/Petaluma, and recognizing an outstanding high school graduate with a Community Achievement Award.
• Raising funds for State and National AAUW programs in the areas of research, campus leadership, STEM education, public policy, legal case support, educational funding, global connections, and member leadership.

AAUW Petaluma, in coalition with other local organizations, coordinates and moderates a successful series of "Candidate Forums" during election years for Petaluma City Council, School Board, Superintendent of Schools, and other elected positions. We work with governmental and local service groups on topical issues related to women’s health and community well-being.
We hold a minimum of six meetings each year highlighting topics of general interest. The public is invited to many of our general meetings. There are multiple Sections of more specific interest to individual members. See Programs and Sections.