Woman With Newark Ties Chosen For Hall of Fame

NEWARK, CA — The Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, recognizing 12 outstanding women for their contributions to the community across a range of fields. Including in the list of honorees is Maithri Venkat, a Manager at Lucid Motors in Newark.

Established in 1993, the Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of women who have made a lasting impact in Alameda County. The 2025 honorees will be formally inducted at the 30th Annual Luncheon & Inductee Ceremony on April 26 at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton. The event will also highlight six student scholarship recipients through the Mary V. King/Wilma Chan Youth Scholarship Fund.

“This year’s inductees represent the best of Alameda County—leaders, visionaries, and changemakers who inspire us with their dedication and impact,” said event organizers. “Their legacies will be preserved in county archives for future generations to admire.”

2025 Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees

• Business & Professions: Melanie Dulbecco, CEO of Torani (San Leandro)
• Community Service: Diane Wong, Executive Director of J-SEI (Emeryville)
• Culture & Art: Lori Fogarty, Director & CEO of the Oakland Museum of California (Oakland)
• Education: Renee Herzfeld, CEO of Community Child Care Council of Alameda County (Hayward)
• Emerging Leaders: Maithri Venkat, Manager – Battery Cell Engineering at Lucid Motors Inc. (Newark)
• Environment: Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Group Leader – Environmental Isotope Systems at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Livermore)
• Health: Anne Bakar, President & CEO of Telecare Corporation (Alameda)
• Justice: Bella Comelo, Commissioner of the Senior Commission of San Leandro (San Leandro)
• Non-Traditional Careers: Bisa Grant, President & CEO of ANCHOR (Oakland)
• Philanthropy: Brandi Howard, President & CEO of East Bay Community Foundation (Oakland)
• Science, Technology & Engineering: Monya Lane, CEO of Quest Science Center (Livermore)
• Sports & Athletics: Tiffany Allen-Vargas, Founder/Coach at Tri City Athletic Center (Fremont)

The Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted nearly 300 women since its inception, recognizing those who have shaped and strengthened the region’s communities.

Visit the Women’s Hall of Fame for more information on the event or to support its efforts.