Solis Honors Women Leading Change Across First District 

Community leaders, organizers, and entrepreneurs recognized for driving opportunity and impact during Women’s History Month reception in Baldwin Park. 

BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis today convened more than 200 elected officials, community leaders and residents at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Baldwin Park for a Women’s History Month reception honoring women whose leadership and service are driving change across the First District.  

The annual reception recognized 11 women whose work spans public service, education, health care, small business and grassroots organizing, reflecting the breadth of leadership shaping Los Angeles County communities. 

In February, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, led by Chair Solis, proclaimed March 2026 as Women’s History Month and March 6, 2026, as Latina History Day, underscoring both the historic contributions of women and the continued need to advance equity and opportunity. 

“Women’s History Month is both a celebration and a call to action,” said Board Chair Solis. “At a time when hard-fought gains are being challenged at the federal level, we must remain steadfast in protecting the rights, opportunities and dignity of women and girls. The progress we’ve made exists because women fought for it, and it will continue only if we do the same.” 

Women’s History Month began as a local observance in Sonoma, California, and has since grown into a national recognition of women’s contributions across all sectors of society. 

The 2026 First District Women’s History Month honorees are: 

• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember, City of Montebello  

• Rachel Kirk, Commissioner, Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults  

• Maggie Salas, Governance and Community Engagement Specialist, Plaza de la Raza  

• Claudia Soto, Director of Development and Communications, East Valley Community Health Center  

• Patsy Wilson, Parliamentarian, Diamond Bar Women’s Club  

• Maria Moreno, Director of Recreation and Community Services, City of Baldwin Park  

• Perssyda Cardona Marquez, Advocate, Sunshine Park Community Group  

• Sonja Reed, Founder, Making Spirits Bright for Veterans  

• Eliana Ibarra, Program Manager of Civic Impact, Student Life and Leadership, Rio Hondo College  

• Jacqueline Saldaña, Board President, Mountain View School District  

• Dalin Kao, Owner, Fresh Donuts  

“These women are organizers, advocates, educators and entrepreneurs who show up every day to serve others,” added Chair Solis. “Their leadership strengthens our communities, expands opportunity and ensures that the next generation of women and girls can thrive.” 

The program featured a student mariachi performance by Sparks Middle School and Orange Grove Middle School, part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District led by Grammy Award Winner Cindy Shea of Mariachi Divas.

Photos available here (Credit: Martin Zamora).