Welcome to VCPWN

Ventura County Professional Women's Network (VCPWN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to

Empowering women in Ventura County through networking, education, mutual support, socializing, and resource sharing.

Upcoming Events

What's Happening at VCPWN?

From Monthly Membership Meetings to Fundraising Events and Special Activities,

VCPWN is dedicated to promoting connections within our membership and the community.

Upcoming Events

Bunco
Thu, Feb 13
Feb 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, 461 W Esplanade Dr, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
Feb 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, 461 W Esplanade Dr, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
Help VCPWN show LOVE & APPRECIATION by joining us for BUNCO as we raise funds for Gold Coast Veteran's Foundation.
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March Membership Meeting
Thu, Mar 13
Mar 13, 2025, 5:30 PM
Location is TBD
Mar 13, 2025, 5:30 PM
Location is TBD
Dan Parziale of MESA will be our Guest Speaker - discussing their new 10acre transitional housing and wellness center for young adults facing homelessness.
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New & Renewing Members

Please help us WELCOME our New Members -

and Say "Hello" to those who are Renewing their membership.

Raini Steffen

Renewing member - 3years

VCPWN President Elect

Raini is all about "home" - She is a REALTOR and Interior Designer. She loves helping her client see the potential in a house - together they can create, not only a lovely home, but also increase the value of one of the largest investments they will ever make.

Previous Speakers and Events

GUEST SPEAKERS & EVENTS

Membership Meeting

VCPWN Members, Martha, Cathy, and Becky enjoying a moment networking

Membership Meeting -

Sue Osborn leading membership meeting on the patio at 1901 in Oxnard, CA

Raini Steffen, Heather Garcia, & Becky Castillo

Raini Steffen & Becky Castillo presenting a check to Heather Garcia, guest speaker October 2024, for her selected charity Interface Children & Family Services.

Edna Perez

Edna Perez of Edna Love Floral and Event Design, Sponsor of July 2024 Membership Meeting

Susan Andrews and Laura Hurtado

VCPWN Membership Director, Susan Andrews and Director of Hospitality, Laura Hurtado enjoying a moment at a membership meeting.

January 2025 Guest Speaker

Susan Noone or Vitalant will be discussing
Sharing the Gift of Life: How Community Blood Centers Make it Happen!

Cathy Gintjee receiving the Networking Award. August 2023

Cathy Gintjee receiving the Networking Award from Director of Hospitality, Laura Hurtado.
August 2023

New member Jill Langley

new member Jill Langley receiving her membership packet from President Elect, Vicki Aubert

Raini Steffen & Vicki Aubert presenting a check to Nicky Gore-Jones (guest speaker Nov 2024) of SPARC

Raini Steffen, Nicky Gore-Jones & Vicki Aubert

Raini Steffen & Vicki Aubert presenting a check to Nicky Gore-Jones of SPARC

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Demonstration

Several VCPWN members attended the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Open House. We toured the facility and watched several rescue demonstrations.