Women's Leadership

Women's Leadership

Mark your calendar for March, 24, 2026 for the fourth annual all-day Women's Leadership Conference, hosted by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office. This year's theme is entitled "Woman in Public Service: Earned Not Given." The event will feature Retired Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall as the Keynote Speaker as well as women from SFPD, Seal Beach PD, and National University. Meadow Place Police Officer Ann Carrizales, who survived a harrowing ambush by a violent gang, getting shot at close rang twice, and yet continued to heroically pursue the suspects, who were eventually caught. 

Join us at the War Memorial Building for your chance to learn something new, gain perspective, connect with fellow law enforcement officers, and network! 

REGISTER HERE FOR MARCH 24, 2026: https://sanfranciscojuniordeputypgm.regfox.com/womens-leadership-symposium-2026

Women in public service


 

Your Future Begins Here

Panelists

Tanzanika Carter, Assistant Sheriff

Tanzanika Carter is the Assistant Sheriff for the San Francisco Sheriff's Office (SFSO) with over 25 years of law enforcement experience. This is her fourth year organizing the SFSO Women's Leadership Conference. She believes in 21st Century policing and advocates for procedural and equitable justice in the administration of justice.

As Assistant Sheriff, she oversees Management and Personnel, Planning and Research, Background Investigations, Internal Affairs, Affirmative Action and Training for the Sheriff’s Office. She also assists the Sheriff’s Alliance for Equity (SAFE) team with implementing the department's racial equity action plan.

Prior to joining SFSO, Assistant Sheriff Carter served 21 years with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department promoting to the rank of Lieutenant and overseeing more than 50 staff in the Contra Costa County area.

At BART, Assistant Sheriff Carter served as a Hostage Negotiator, Criminal Investigator, Field Training Officer, Chaplain Coordinator, Field Training Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, and Zone Commander. She began her career as a Deputy Sheriff with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office. 

Assistant Sheriff Carter serves as Vice President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and Sergeant at Arms for Toastmasters Evening Warehouse.