Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 610
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conference Room 610 is located on the 6th floor of the building.
*Please note the change in location and date.
Online
Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 610
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conference Room 610 is located on the 6th floor of the building.
*Please note the change in location and date.
Online
Overview
Roster: President Diane Jones Lowrey Vice President Ani Rivera Commissioner Sophia Andary Commissioner Cecilia Chung Commissioner Dr. Shokooh Miry Commissioner Dr. Anne Moses Commissioner Dr. Raveena Rihal
Agenda
Welcome
Discussion
Executive Director Aroche to provide opening remarks.
Staff Presentations
Discussion and Action
Executive Director Aroche will provide an update on the Board of Supervisors’ resolution related to Roe v. Wade and reaffirming the City's commitment to reproductive freedom.
Possible Action: To approve COSW’s support of the City’s resolution sponsored by Supervisor Melgar.
Executive Director Aroche, HRC Executive Director Mawuli Tugbenyoh, and HRC CFO Samuel Thomas will give a brief presentation on the upcoming budget process related to the Agency of Human Rights (AHR).
Dr. Alfredo Huante will present the key themes, concerns, and priorities raised during the Community Listening Sessions held by the Department in December 2025.
Explanatory documents: (1) Resolution Commemorating Roe v. Wade and Reaffirming City’s Commitment to Reproductive Freedom, (2) San Francisco Department on the Status of Women Community Listening Sessions Report
Draft FY 26-29 Strategic Plan & 2026 Priorities
Discussion
Executive Director Aroche will provide an overview of the updated draft FY 26–29 Strategic Plan and discuss with the Commission the Department’s major deliverables, milestones for 2026, and key priorities.
Explanatory document: Draft Core Roles and Policy Areas — Reorganization
Commission Governance
The Commission will review and discuss the Executive Director annual evaluation process, including the Director Annual Review Template.
The Commission will discuss current ways of working and the overall structure of COSW business, including consideration of a review of the bylaws and potential revisions.
The Commission will discuss and map out COSW priorities for 2026, including key topics and timelines, and review other 2026 business items such designation of a representative for CCSWG and fundraising goals.
Explanatory documents: (1) DHR Draft Department Head Annual Performance Planning and Appraisal, (2) DHR Performance Plan and Appraisal Report Template, (3) COSW 2026 Priorities Framework
Prop E Commission Streamlining Task Force Committee
Discussion and Action
The Commission will review and discuss the draft Board of Supervisors statement prepared by President Jones Lowrey regarding the Commission Streamlining Task Force’s decision to transition COSW from a Governance Commission to an Advisory Commission.
Explanatory document: Draft Board of Supervisors Statement
Possible Action: To approve the draft Board of Supervisors statement and next steps.
General Public Comment
Discussion
This item is to allow members of the public to address the Commission on matters that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission and that do not appear on the agenda, as well as to suggest new agenda items for future meetings.