City Will Host Free Financial Workshop For Women

The City of Pasadena is hosting HERstory 2025, a free financial literacy workshop designed to empower women with essential money management skills. The event, titled “Mastering Money: Financial Resilience for Women,” will take place on Thursday, March 13, from 5-8 p.m. in the Learning Center at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.

This empowering workshop is designed to equip women of all ages with essential financial knowledge and practical tools to foster independence and long-term success.

“We are fostering a welcoming, collaborative space where women can gain practical financial knowledge and leave with clear, actionable steps toward lasting financial empowerment,” said Commissioner Jennifer Thibault.

Organized by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Commission on the Status of Women, the workshop features three interactive mini-sessions led by industry experts.

Tonetta Conner, CPA and Managing Partner of the Harrington Group, will cover financial fundamentals including budgeting, expense management, and tax filing basics—including tax relief after a disaster.

Diana Herrera, Regional Manager of the Pasadena Federal Credit Union, will present on banking, credit, and loans, exploring strategies to establish and maintain strong credit—especially after financial hardship.

Maria Khader, a Certified Retirement Plan Specialist, will guide attendees on setting achievable financial goals, making informed investment decisions for long-term security, and crafting a personalized action plan with confidence.

California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is scheduled to deliver welcome remarks at the event.

Marina Batliwalla, Producer and Host of the Banking on Girls podcast and a Principal and Senior Investment Consultant at Mercer Wealth, will facilitate the workshop.

Attendees will have networking opportunities with speakers, community partners, and fellow participants to build connections and exchange financial insights. The Commission thanked the Pasadena Federal Credit Union and Supervisor Kathryn Barger for sponsoring the event.

HERstory 2025 is free and open to the public with refreshments provided. English-to-Spanish translation and American Sign Language interpretation services will be available. Registration is required at bit.ly/HERstory2025.

For more information, community members can contact Leticia Lopez with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at LeLopez@CityOfPasadena.net.