Woman With Alameda Ties Chosen For Hall Of Fame

The 2025 Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame honors several outstanding local leaders, including Lori Fogarty and Renee Herzfeld, both distinguished alumnae of the LeaderSpring Center Fellowship program.

Lori Fogarty, a LeaderSpring Class of 2016 East Bay Fellow, is the Director and CEO of the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). Her induction into the Hall of Fame recognizes her transformative leadership in the arts and cultural sector. Under Fogarty’s direction, OMCA has become a vibrant civic institution, fostering community engagement and celebrating California’s diverse stories and voices.

Also honored is Renee Herzfeld, a LeaderSpring Class of 2010 East Bay Fellow and Executive Director of 4Cs of Alameda County, a nonprofit committed to advancing quality early care and education. Herzfeld’s induction celebrates her decades-long dedication to child care access, family support, and equitable services for working families across the region.

Together, Fogarty and Herzfeld exemplify the spirit of public service and equity-driven leadership that the Hall of Fame seeks to elevate—making lasting impacts in arts, education, and community well-being throughout Alameda County.

Learn more about OMCA and 4Cs of Alameda County: https://museumca.org/ | https://4calameda.org/