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SUMMARY:2026 S.H.E. Influences Conference & Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:S.H.E. Influences Conference & Business Expo 2026\n\nThree Extraordinary Women. Three Distinct Leadership Journeys. One Powerful Experience.\n\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026\n\nKnott's Berry Farm Hotel\n\nLeadership is not defined by a title. It is demonstrated through courage\, service\, vision and the ability to create opportunities for others.\n\nThe North Orange County Chamber invites you to the 2026 S.H.E. Influences Conference & Business Expo\, an inspiring regional gathering celebrating the women who speak with purpose\, hear the needs of those around them and empower others to succeed.\n\nThis year's conference brings together three exceptional leaders whose work has influenced California\, transformed public education and strengthened businesses\, boards and organizations.\n\nThrough two powerful keynote addresses\, a highly engaging leadership session\, meaningful connections and a regional business expo\, attendees will leave encouraged\, challenged and better prepared to lead within their businesses\, organizations and communities.\n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, S.H.E. has been where leaders are made\, businesses are built\, and futures are reshaped. This is your year to connect\, learn\, and rise alongside inspiring women\, bold entrepreneurs\, and game-changing thinkers.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nMeet Our 2026 Keynote Speakers\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Honorable Fiona Ma\, CPA\n\nCalifornia State Treasurer\n\nAs California's 34th State Treasurer\, Fiona Ma\, CPA serves as the state's primary banker and oversees an investment portfolio averaging approximately $165 billion. Her office processes nearly $3 trillion in banking transactions annually and helps finance schools\, housing\, roads\, hospitals\, public facilities\, and other critical infrastructure throughout California. Treasurer Ma made history as the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant elected to serve as California's State Treasurer. Her career has crossed business\, finance\, elected office and public service\, providing her with a unique perspective on leadership\, economic opportunity and responsible stewardship.\n\nAttendees will have a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of California's most accomplished financial and public-sector leaders as she shares insights shaped by decades of service and leadership at the highest levels of state government.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorma E. Martinez\n\nSuperintendent\, Centralia Elementary School District\n\n2026 Superintendent of the Year\n\nFor more than a decade\, Norma Martinez has led the Centralia Elementary School District with vision\, integrity\, and an unwavering commitment to students\, families\, and the communities the district serves.\n\nIn 2026\, she was named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators Region 17 and received statewide recognition through the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators' Honoring Our Own Superintendent Award.\n\nUnder her leadership\, the district has strengthened academic achievement\, expanded student and family support services\, and introduced innovative programs across its schools. She is widely recognized for her collaborative\, service-oriented approach and her belief that strong schools help create strong communities.\n\nSuperintendent Martinez will bring a deeply personal and practical perspective on leading with purpose\, building trust and creating lasting change through service to others.\n\nLeadership Power Session\n\nTurning Inspiration into Action\n\n\n\nLauren Sweeney\, SHRM-CP\n\nExecutive Coach\, Master Leadership Trainer\, Chamber Past Chair\, and Co-Founder and Chief Growth & Impact Officer of Riviera Group Consulting\n\nIn between our keynote presentations\, Lauren Sweeney will take the stage for an engaging and interactive leadership session designed to help attendees connect the day's inspiration to their professional and personal leadership journeys.\n\nLauren works with executives\, boards\, nonprofit organizations\, and business leaders to strengthen governance\, organizational effectiveness\, workplace culture\, and sustainable growth. She is known for her high-energy presentation style\, thoughtful questions\, and ability to turn complex leadership challenges into practical\, actionable steps.\n\nThrough Turning Inspiration into Action\, Lauren will challenge attendees to consider how they communicate\, make decisions\, navigate difficult conversations\, and use their influence to move their organizations and communities forward.\n\nThis will not simply be a morning of listening. It will be an opportunity to reflect\, participate\, and leave with ideas you can put into action.\n\n\n\nMore Than a Conference\n\n\n\nS.H.E. Influences brings together business owners\, corporate professionals\, educators\, nonprofit leaders\, public servants\, emerging leaders and community partners for a shared experience centered around growth\, connection and leadership.\n\nYour conference experience will include:\n\n Two distinguished keynote speakers\n\n An interactive leadership power session\n\n A regional business expo\n\n Opportunities to connect with business and community leaders\n\n Professional and personal development\n\n Sponsor exhibits and community resources\n\n Breakfast and hosted conference programming\n\nWhether you lead a business\, a classroom\, a nonprofit\, a department\, a board\, or a team\, S.H.E. Influences offers an opportunity to step away from the everyday\, hear from exceptional leaders and reconnect with the influence you already possess.\n\nSpeaks. Hears. Empowers. \n\nReserve your seat and be part of one of North Orange County's most anticipated leadership and business events.\n[Register Now]\n\nGroup discounts are available.\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor or Exhibitor\n\nShowcase your brand to an audience of engaged leaders and decision-makers.\n\nCall/Text or Email Jennifer: (714) 514-5209 or jennifer@nocchamber.com\n\n \n\n#SHEInfluences2026 | #WomenInLeadership
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S.H.E. Influences Conference &\; Business Expo 2026
\n\nThree Extraordinary Women. Three Distinct Leadership Journeys. One Powerful Experience.
\n\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026
\nKnott&rsquo\;s Berry Farm Hotel
\n\nLeadership is not defined by a title. It is demonstrated through courage\, service\, vision and the ability to create opportunities for others.
\n\nThe North Orange County Chamber invites you to the 2026 S.H.E. Influences Conference &\; Business Expo\, an inspiring regional gathering celebrating the women who speak with purpose\, hear the needs of those around them and empower others to succeed.
\n\nThis year&rsquo\;s conference brings together three exceptional leaders whose work has influenced California\, transformed public education and strengthened businesses\, boards and organizations.
\n\nThrough two powerful keynote addresses\, a highly engaging leadership session\, meaningful connections and a regional business expo\, attendees will leave encouraged\, challenged and better prepared to lead within their businesses\, organizations and communities.
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\nFor over a decade\, S.H.E. has been where leaders are made\, businesses are built\, and futures are reshaped. This is your year to connect\, learn\, and rise alongside inspiring women\, bold entrepreneurs\, and game-changing thinkers.
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\n\nThe Honorable Fiona Ma\, CPA
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\n\nAs California&rsquo\;s 34th State Treasurer\, Fiona Ma\, CPA serves as the state&rsquo\;s primary banker and oversees an investment portfolio averaging approximately $165 billion. Her office processes nearly $3 trillion in banking transactions annually and helps finance schools\, housing\, roads\, hospitals\, public facilities\, and other critical infrastructure throughout California. Treasurer Ma made history as the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant elected to serve as California'\;s State Treasurer. Her career has crossed business\, finance\, elected office and public service\, providing her with a unique perspective on leadership\, economic opportunity and responsible stewardship.
\n\nAttendees will have a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of California&rsquo\;s most accomplished financial and public-sector leaders as she shares insights shaped by decades of service and leadership at the highest levels of state government.
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\n\nNorma E. Martinez
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\n\n2026 Superintendent of the Year
\n\nFor more than a decade\, Norma Martinez has led the Centralia Elementary School District with vision\, integrity\, and an unwavering commitment to students\, families\, and the communities the district serves.
\n\nIn 2026\, she was named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators Region 17 and received statewide recognition through the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators&rsquo\; Honoring Our Own Superintendent Award.
\n\nUnder her leadership\, the district has strengthened academic achievement\, expanded student and family support services\, and introduced innovative programs across its schools. She is widely recognized for her collaborative\, service-oriented approach and her belief that strong schools help create strong communities.
\n\nSuperintendent Martinez will bring a deeply personal and practical perspective on leading with purpose\, building trust and creating lasting change through service to others.
\n\nLeadership Power Session
\n\nTurning Inspiration into Action
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\nLauren Sweeney\, SHRM-CP
\nExecutive Coach\, Master Leadership Trainer\, Chamber Past Chair\, and Co-Founder and Chief Growth &\; Impact Officer of Riviera Group Consulting
\n\nIn between our keynote presentations\, Lauren Sweeney will take the stage for an engaging and interactive leadership session designed to help attendees connect the day&rsquo\;s inspiration to their professional and personal leadership journeys.
\n\nLauren works with executives\, boards\, nonprofit organizations\, and business leaders to strengthen governance\, organizational effectiveness\, workplace culture\, and sustainable growth. She is known for her high-energy presentation style\, thoughtful questions\, and ability to turn complex leadership challenges into practical\, actionable steps.
\n\nThrough Turning Inspiration into Action\, Lauren will challenge attendees to consider how they communicate\, make decisions\, navigate difficult conversations\, and use their influence to move their organizations and communities forward.
\n\nThis will not simply be a morning of listening. It will be an opportunity to reflect\, participate\, and leave with ideas you can put into action.
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\n\nMore Than a Conference
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\nS.H.E. Influences brings together business owners\, corporate professionals\, educators\, nonprofit leaders\, public servants\, emerging leaders and community partners for a shared experience centered around growth\, connection and leadership.
\n\nYour conference experience will include:
\n\n&bull\; Two distinguished keynote speakers
\n&bull\; An interactive leadership power session
\n&bull\; A regional business expo
\n&bull\; Opportunities to connect with business and community leaders
\n&bull\; Professional and personal development
\n&bull\; Sponsor exhibits and community resources
\n&bull\; Breakfast and hosted conference programming
\n\nWhether you lead a business\, a classroom\, a nonprofit\, a department\, a board\, or a team\, S.H.E. Influences offers an opportunity to step away from the everyday\, hear from exceptional leaders and reconnect with the influence you already possess.
\n\nSpeaks. Hears. Empowers. \;
\n\nReserve your seat and be part of one of North Orange County&rsquo\;s most anticipated leadership and business events.
\n[Register Now]
\nGroup discounts are available.
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\nBecome a Sponsor or Exhibitor
\nShowcase your brand to an audience of engaged leaders and decision-makers.
\nCall/Text or Email Jennifer: (714) 514-5209 or \;jennifer@nocchamber.com\n\n \;
\n\n#SHEInfluences2026 \;| \;#WomenInLeadership
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LOCATION:Knott's Hotel 7675 Crescent Ave\, Buena Park\, CA 90620
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