Welcome to the La Mesa-El Cajon Branch of AAUW

AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, & advocacy.


General Meeting – Saturday, November 9, 2024

Time: 9:30 – Social; 10-12 – Meeting
Location: Foothills United Methodist Church (King Hall), La Mesa, 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa 91941

Join us as we welcome Dr. Connie Mariano, former White House physician and Navy Rear Admiral.Photo of Doctor Connie Mariano

Dr. Mariano is a woman of achievement!

  • High school valedictorian
  • University of California at San Diego honors graduate
  • Uniformed Services University School of Medicine graduate
  • 24-year veteran of the U. S. Navy

Dr. Mariano is a barrier breaker!

  • First military woman to become the White House Physician to the President
  • First woman Director of the White House Medical Unit
  • First Filipino American to become a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral

An expert in presidential health care including the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, Dr. Mariano speaks frequently on care of VIPs, presidential disability, travel medicine, and optimizing quality of care. Her book The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents – A Memoir was published in 2010. Dr. Mariano also hosts two VoiceAmerica talk shows, “House Calls with Dr. Connie” and “The Widow’s Walk.”

Additionally, our scholarship recipients will share about their education journey and the assistance provided by our scholarships.

November’s theme is Nautical; colors are navy blue & white. Click for flyer.


AAUW National named the La Mesa-El Cajon Branch, along with nine other branches across the nation, a Five-Star Program for FY 23. This award is given in recognition of a branch’s work in alignment with AAUW National’s strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the organization’s mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. To obtain this award, our branch demonstrated its achievements in the focus areas of the Five-Star National Recognition Program:

  • Programs
  • Advancement
  • Communications & External Relations
  • Governance & Sustainability
  • Public Policy & Research