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Aisha Canfield

Nancy ZinnaMy journey with the League began during my junior year at San Francisco State University. A course I was taking called “Women in the World” required volunteer work in order to pass the class and receive full credit. Read More>

 

 

 

Roberta Borgonovo - San Francisco League President (1979-1981)

Roberta BorgonovoI became a member of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco (LWVSF) in 1977, almost immediately after graduating from the CORO Women’s Program. Read More>

 

 

 

Nancy Zinn - The League is a Totally Satisfying Experience

Nancy ZinnaIn 1994, I took early retirement (a special program offered unexpectedly), so hadn’t contemplated what I would do with my time when I retired from the UCSF library. Read More>

 

 

 

Kristin Chu Shares Her Thoughts on Joining a Community

Kristin ChuLike so many others, I joined the LWVSF because I wanted to help educate voters so they could make informed decisions when they cast their ballots. Read More>

 

 

 

Sarah Diefendorf Joins the Board

Sarah Diefendor I joined the San Francisco League back in the mid-90s because I thought it would be a good addition to my CV. I had just completed a Master’s program and had, of course, heard of the League. Read More>

 

 

Heather Sterner Reflects on the San Francisco League

H StermAs I look back on my years with the League of Women Voters I realize that there was a direct correlation between the hours I spent on projects and the friendships formed with the people I worked with. I got out of League what I put into it. Read More>

 

 

Fran Finney Shares Her Experiences with the San Francisco League

 

Fran FinneyIn 1982, I moved to San Francisco and wanted to learn all I could about the city that was now my home. Though I wasn’t a League member, I had worked on League-like issues when I lived in Portland, Oregon, and realized that a great way to learn more about this city would be to join the League of Women Voters here. Read More>

 

Maxine Anderson Reflects on Politics and the League

maxine anderson A few years ago I realized I was mad about the direction in which the country, my country, was moving. I also realized that being mad and not taking some positive action wasn’t going to accomplish anything. Read More>

 

 

 

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