ABOUT BAY AREA WOMEN UNITED

Bay Area Women United is a collective of concerned women from across the Bay Area, with a reach that extends nationwide. We are united in our commitment to safeguarding the values and future of our country. 

Our mission:  

Bay Area Women United is committed to elevating communities through education, empowerment, and engagement across all backgrounds to actively participate in influencing policies and decisions that impact the quality of life. 

· Vision:

"We envision a society where leaders are held accountable, governance of the populace is just, human rights are protected, and communities thrive through informed and active participation."

 Teresa Deloach Reed is a retired Fire Chief from the City of Oakland, bringing over thirty years of dedicated service in City Government.  She holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and a master's degree in Public Administration. 

Teresa has served on numerous professional boards, including the Bay Area American Red Cross, Alameda Health System Foundation, the State Board of Fire Services, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Deeply committed to community service, she is currently active with the Red Cross serving as Chair of the Alameda County Leadership Council, a member of the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area, a leader within First AME Church, Oakland, and a supporter of Alameda Health System Foundation.

  Mona M. Fosterwhite, licensed attorney for the State of California since 2011.

Areas of practice; Estate Planning and Probate.

“My goal is to educate members of our community with a clear understanding of what is available to protect what you value most; yourself, your assets and your family’s future, by utilizing the tools available to reach YOUR goals”.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and time by providing resources through volunteer activities, which include being an active member of the Los Medanos College Foundation Board since 2017. I will also be serving with the Alameda County Bar Association providing free legal services.

Karen Hill, PhD, RN, ANP-C, MSN,

Health Management Associates and KLH Consulting: Innovations in Healthcare

Karen Hill has over thirty years’ experience healthcare. She has a specialty in environmental and occupational health and clinical training in adult, adolescent, and young adult health. An expert in workplace health and safety, Dr. Hill is skilled in workforce assessment, engagement, and development. Her clinical capabilities span primary care, acute care, outpatient care, home health care transitions, and trauma-informed systems of care. She is experienced in the social determinants of health and health disparities and community engagement of underserved populations. Dr. Hill brings both clinical and administrative perspectives to client projects. She was clinic manager for Glide Health Services, a nurse-led clinic serving a largely unhoused, racially diverse population in San Francisco. Dr. Hill earned both her doctorate in from the University of California, San Francisco. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of San Francisco.  

Ethel Howze  

Ethel Howze has devoted her life to enhancing Oakland’s quality of life through decades of dedicated public service. Beginning her career in 1969 at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center, she rose through leadership roles to become Recreation General Supervisor. Ethel pioneered innovative programs such as mobile recreation, teen clubs, and Play Day in the Plaza, and co-founded Oakland’s first Youth Commission with Mayor Elihu Harris. An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Links Incorporated, she has championed youth development and scholarship. Her visionary leadership and lifelong commitment have left an enduring legacy on Oakland’s recreation, equity, and community engagement. 

Judy Martin-Holland is an Oakland native and seasoned health care professional with over forty years of experience in clinical practice, leadership & administration, global health, education & regulation of the health professions, health policy, and health equity. She has been a long-term advocate for diversity of the health professions and for healthcare system change focused on access, cost, quality, and population health – focused on meeting the needs of both individual patients/families, and the community.

Judy holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing (UCSF), a Master’s degree in Nursing (UCSF), a Master of Public Administration, focused on public policy & organizational leadership (Cal State Hayward/East Bay), and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Chico State).

Judy serves on the board of a senior housing community in Oakland, as a member of the Public Interest Panel of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, a life member of the National Black Nurses Association/Bay Area Black Nurses Association, and on two American Academy of Nursing expert panels: global health and health equity.

Audree V. Jones-Taylor is a trailblazing leader with over four decades of experience shaping parks, recreation, and public service to uplift communities. From serving as Director of Oakland Parks and Recreation to Chief of Staff for Baltimore Public Works, she has championed equity, access, and innovation in urban programming. An accomplished author, consultant, and mentor, Audree continues to inspire organizations and individuals with her vision for inclusive leadership. She holds a Master’s in Leadership from St. Mary’s College and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Redlands. Audree serves as an Emeritus Board Member for the MLK Freedom Center.