BWHF is an annual free, all-day event that aims to raise awareness about the resources available to Black women in the Bay Area and to reduce disparities in accessing those services.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”
— Audre Lorde
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
Kaiser Permanente
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Afya Center for Health Equity
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
March of Dimes
INNOVATION ADVISOR
CMQCC, Stanford
MODERATOR
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“The speakers were exceptional. Every topic was on point with the important challenges Black women face.”
-BWHF 2025 Attendee
“It did my heart good to attend such a beautiful event.”
-BWHF 2025 Attendee
“What an incredible space for community, dialogue, and healing.”
-VP Samuel Merritt University
“It was a fantastic event! Even better than last year! The resource area, the panel speakers, and after party were all amazing!”
-BWHF 2025 Presenter
“Everything came together beautifully, culminating in a truly uplifting and transformative day.”
-BWHF 2025 Presenter
8:00-9:00
REGISTRATION
9:00-9:30
WELCOME
9:30-10:00
KEYNOTE
GAIL WYATT, PhD
10:00-10:40
PANEL
Sexual Health & HIV
10:40-11:00
BREAK
11:00-11:50
PANEL
Emerging Trends
11:50-12:20
BREAK
12:20-1:00
LUNCH
1:00-1:40
DISCUSSION
Hot Topics
1:40-2:30
PANEL
Historical Injustice to Future Transformation
2:30-2:45
BREAK
2:45-3:45
PANEL
Trauma, Truth, & Triumph
3:45-4:00
CLOSING
4:00-8:00
AFTER EVENT GATHERING
BWHF is a curated event for Black women in the Bay Area to access information, resources, and community connections that support informed choices for improving health and well-being.
Featuring dynamic speakers, candid discussions, a resource fair, and giveaways, the event aims to help attendees:
We need each other to survive. We’ve built a brave, safe, collaborative space for you to engage with healthcare experts and other attendees to discuss a vision and create pathways to a healthier future.
Black women naturally show up for others; it’s time to show up for yourself. You’ll gain insights into the importance of self-care, integrating wellness strategies into your routine, and accessing community resources that support holistic well-being.
You have the power to get things done. We’ll strengthen your capacity for self-advocacy and prepare you for collective advocacy that improves health outcomes across the Bay Area’s Black communities.
Black women are often ignored or dismissed by the providers and systems they rely on for care. Together, we will begin to heal that harm by creating space for your stories, honoring your experiences, and exploring what culturally responsive care looks like.
Black Women’s Health Forum is managed by Jeweld Consulting.
To learn more about the event, please contact T’Rea Pettaway at trea@jeweldconsulting.com.
For information about sponsoring BWHF 2025, please contact Carol Burton at carol@jeweldconsulting.com.
