About Us
Bakersfield Women's Business Conference
Our Story
From its inception, the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference has been a platform for women to help grow their businesses and improve their personal and professional lives. Our one-day event provides a setting for information sharing, skills development, and personal growth that brings enrichment to the lives of all attendees.
BWBC is where you can invest in yourself on a personal and professional level. Wherever you’re at in your career, there is something for everyone here. From small business owners and corporate leaders to recent grads and job seekers, all community members are welcome.
Every aspect of our conference is designed to encourage, educate, and empower women in our community. Join us on Thursday, April 28, 2022 to see what it’s all about!

2021-2022 Conference Team

Kristi Culligan, 2022 BWBC Chair
Aera Energy

Natesha "T" Johnson, 2022 BWBC Vice Chair
Upside Productions
Executive Board Members

Susan Spears
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
R.O.S.E Mentor Program Coordinator

Norma Rojas-Mora
Bakersfield College
Power Pitch Coordinator

Staci Martinez
California Resources Corporation
Workshops Committee Leader

Colleen Bauer
Fairy Godmother Wedding & Event Planning

Deanna Blaise
Valley Strong Credit Union
Treasurer

Kathryn Mears
University of LaVerne
Exhibitor Committee Leader

Jessica Neeley
Dignity Health
Keynote Committee Leader

Janelle Capra
Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County
Marketing Coordinator

Amy Thelen
Bitwise Industries
Workshops Committee Leader
Advisory Board Members

Marelle Williams
2021 BWBC Chair

Christina Springstead
2016 BWBC Chair
Springstead Solutions

Norma Rojas-Mora
2019 BWBC Chair
Bakersfield College

Deanna Blaise
2013 BWBC Chair
Valley Strong Credit Union

Colleen Bauer
2009 BWBC Chair
Fairy Godmother Wedding & Event Planning

Dayna Nichols
2004 BWBC Chair

LaMeka Ross
2012 BWBC Chair
Aera Energy
Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

VIP Bag Sponsor

Swag Bag Sponsor

Swag Bag Sponsor

R.O.S.E Table Sponsor

Snack Bar Sponsor

2022 Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Vehicle Display Sponsor

Power Pitch Sponsor

Power Pitch Sponsor

2022 Sponsor

2022 Sponsor
Connect With Us!
@bakersfieldwomen
Contact Us
(661) 378-4707
sponsorships: bwbcsponsorships@gmail.com
workshops: bwbcworkshops@gmail.com
exhibitors: bwbcexhibitors@gmail.com
