Tahirih San Francisco Executive Director Morgan Weibel’s remarks at the 2nd Annual Bay Area Benefit highlighted perseverance, community, and a mother’s love for her child.

Courageous Voice Honoree, Aicha Abdoulaye Mahamane, takes us on a journey – her journey – to living a free life as a woman.

Layli Miller-Muro: “Pick up a hammer, rebuild our justice system for those who need it most.”

Adama Iwu. Silence breaker. Change maker. Champion of women’s rights and equality in the workplace. And a woman who personifies courage whom we greatly admire.

At Tahirih’s first-ever Gala in the San Francisco Bay Area, Executive Director Morgan Weibel commended the great work and success of the organization’s newest office and recognized the evening’s honorees.

A hush fell over the crowd as Master of Ceremonies, Angela Kinsey, welcomed Courageous Voice Honoree, Annie Martinez,* and her pro bono attorney, Maria Segarra, to the stage at San Francisco’s Inaugural Gala.

Angela Kinsey, actress and comedian from the popular sitcom, The Office, welcomed supporters, advocates, donors, volunteers, and staff as the first-ever Master of Ceremonies in the Bay Area.