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14th Annual Powerful Women of the Bay Luncheon

The 14th Annual Powerful Woman of the Bay Luncheon was held at Scott’s Pavilion in Jack London Square on March 30. The event celebrated women that are passionate about educating, empowering, and connecting with women in business and the community.

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3 years ago

April 15, 2023

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14th Annual Powerful Women of the Bay Luncheon

By Carla Thomas

Honorees included Tali Bray, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President of Technology Diversity, Community & Sustainability. Bray leads a global team with focus on strategy, cultural transformation, and sustainability.

Dr. Chris Wachira, Founder & CEO of the Wachira Group received the C. Diane Howell Entrepreneur Award. C. Diane Howell was the publisher of Black Business Listings, a publication created to connect, promote and inform Black business owners. Wachira, a Kenyan born entrepreneur and her husband Chadwick Spells are the owners of Karibou Wine Lounge in Alameda.

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis was also recognized. Kounalakis is the first woman lieutenant governor of California and also serves as California’s representative for International Affairs and Trade.

California Assemblymember Mia Bonta was also recognized. Bonta serves the 18th Assembly District of the East Bay, including Alameda, Emeryville, and Oakland. Bonta’s husband in attendance, California Attorney General Rob Bonta acknowledged his wife’s accomplishments.

Honoree Nola J. Turnage is the senior manager of Legal Operations of Contracts for Okta, Inc. Turnage and her team are responsible for managing Okta’s go-to market agreements worldwide.

The head of Uber’s Public Policy and Communications in the Western U.S., Ramona Pierto, was recognized. Pierto leads the work spanning policy, stakeholder, community engagement, and corporate communications.

Artist Chrisel Ahime Martinez was honored. Martinez is an artistic director fusing her political ideologies and grassroots understanding with her love for public programming. The DWJ Public Policy Initiative develops leaders for public office. The seven-month fellowship is named in honor of Dezie Woods Jones by BWOPA, Business Women Organized for Political Action.

President and publisher of the San Francisco Business Times, Mary Huss was honored. Huss currently serves on the San Francisco State University Foundation Board and Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

The Innovator Award was presented to Ay’Anna Moody, Social Impact & Sports Senior Director for the Golden State Warriors. Moody launched Generation Thrive that has served over 6,000 educators with free professional development and learning opportunities.

State Controller Malia Cohen provided the keynote address. Elected in November 2022 as chief fiscal officer responsible for the world’s fifth-largest economy, Cohen is responsible for protecting and accounting for the state’s financial resources.

Cohen serves on 70 boards and commissions and chairs the Franchise Tax Board. The nation’s two largest public pension funds, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS), which have a combined portfolio of $750 billion, are also boards Cohen serves on.

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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December 4, 2025

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.