Our Core Values
Our years of experience working with women and girls has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment of the world’s women and girls. When women and girls are educated, they have opportunity, choice and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.
Empowerment
Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.
Diversity & Fellowship
Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.
Education
Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.
Gender Equality
Women and girls live free from discrimination
Celebrating 25 Years of Service, Sisterhood and Making a Difference
For 25 years, Soroptimist International of Central Solano County has shown that when women support women, remarkable things happen. Chartered in 2002 with 31 members and just $641, our club has grown to nearly 50 members who give more than $100,000 each year to empower women and girls locally, regionally and around the world.
Our impact reaches well beyond scholarships. We've supported students, survivors, families in hardship and local organizations through fundraising, volunteering, meal deliveries, book and supply donations, and disaster relief. Yet our greatest accomplishment may be the sisterhood we've built: we joined to serve, and we stayed for the friendships. As we celebrate 25 years, we honor the women who built this club and look forward to the next 25 years of educating, empowering and enabling women and girls.
”I am serving as President of the club for 2026-2027. I am retired from Child Start, which operates the Head Start program, where I worked for 30 years, most recently as Executive Director. I am passionate about women’s rights, children’s issues and the environment."
- President Debbie Peralez
"I have been a member of Soroptimist for five years and am honored to serve as Vice President this year. I also chair our Programs committee and Girls Circle. Having lived in Fairfield for 50 years, I have developed many wonderful connections within our community. I hope to connect with local organizations, find meaningful speakers, and make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community."
- Vice President of Programs Vicki Bailey
"I am the current 2nd Vice President of Soroptimist. This is my second year in this position and have a better understanding of this position. I love our Soroptimist group women and all the hard work we do to help women improve their selves ."
- Vice President of Fundraising Tracy Towner
"I currently serves as club secretary. I have been a member since 2017 and have served as club president, VP, and club secretary in the past."
- Secretary Judy Gates
Our Board of Directors
"Current treasurer for year 26-27. As a business director in healthcare settings I was responsible for budgets, billing, and payments. My past experience gives me the ability to perform all the necessary tasks as Treasurer of Soroptimist Central Solano. Soroptimist Central Solano is integral with supporting girls and women in reaching their education goals. I am honored to be part of this organization."
- Treasurer Karen Faria
”This is my third year serving in a finance roll for our club. I love numbers and this roll fits me perfectly."
- Assistant Treasurer Lynn Maryatt
”I served as president for two terms from 2023 and 2024. In my role as Past President I provide guidance and support our fellowship committee.”
- Past President Suzanne Ng
Empowering Futures, Building Community
We champion educational equity and financial stability, believing that every woman's success strengthens the entire Central Solano community.
Join Our Mission
Volunteer, mentor, or support our programs. Your involvement directly impacts women and girls across Central Solano County.
