The Women’s Foundation of California is honoring Actor and Founder of See Jane Geena Davis at its 30^th anniversary luncheon on Friday, November 13 at the Fairmont San Francisco.

The Foundation has been raising critical funding for women and girls since 1979. Honorary Chair First Lady of San Francisco Jennifer Siebel Newsom and 500 of the Bay Area’s most influential business, nonprofit and government leaders will gather to celebrate the Foundation.

“I am grateful to work alongside all of the women who are making great strides to improve the lives of other women and our children. Through these efforts, our daughters will fulfill their destinies and take up the space that is rightfully theirs in the world,” said Geena Davis, keynote speaker for the event.

California State Senator Mark Leno, Activist and San Francisco native Elmy Bermejo and philanthropic partners Levi Strauss & Co. and Levi Strauss Foundation will also be honored. 

Lateefah Simon, one of Oprah’s Top 20 Power Women of 2009 and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

The Women’s Foundation of California was established in San Francisco in 1979. It became a statewide foundation in 2003 when it merged with the Los Angeles Women’s Foundation. The Foundation is a leader among the 135 women’s funds worldwide that trace their roots to its model.

Tickets for the event are on sale now www.womensfoundca.org