18th Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon

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Date & Time

Thu, May 07 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Address (map)

1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd

Venue (website)

Cabrillo Arts Pavillion

“Powerful Voices, Purposeful Change —
Women Leading Through Civic Engagement”

Thursday, May 7, 2026 
11:30am – 1:30pm
Lunch service by 30 Acres Cafe and Catering
Cabrillo Pavilion
1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara

Individual Member, Guest, and Table Tickets available

Space is limited – purchase now to secure your ticket!

This year we celebrate four extraordinary women whose work and leadership have strengthened and uplifted Santa Barbara’s immigrant community. Through their fierce commitment, adaptability, and compassion, these honorees have elevated critical conversations, empowered others to act, and inspired meaningful change. They uniquely embody the 2026 Women of Achievement theme by using their platforms to advance equity and strengthen communities. Join us to honor and recognize their impact in Santa Barbara County.

Teresa Alvarez, Executive Director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project

Primitiva Hernandez, Executive Director of 805UndocuFund

Viviana Marsano, Assistant Dean, Civic and Community Engagement, Division of Student Affairs, UC Santa Barbara

Julissa Peña, Executive Director of the Immigrant Legal Defense Center

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