TV Santa Barbara Captures ShelterBox International Women’s Day Panel in Montecito
On March 3, 2026, TV Santa Barbara filmed ShelterBox USA’s International Women’s Day Celebration at the Music Academy of the West in Montecito, helping bring this inspiring conversation to audiences across Santa Barbara and beyond.
The evening featured a powerful panel discussion moderated by ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray, with speakers Olympic medalist Brittany Brown, author and resilience advocate Kim Cantin, actress Jordana Brewster, and global safeguarding specialist Karen Rasmussen. Together, they shared stories about resilience, leadership, and the critical role women play in rebuilding communities after crisis.
The event also honored CNN anchor and international correspondent Sara Sidner with the 2026 ShelterBox Warrior Award, recognizing her fearless reporting from conflict zones and her advocacy while battling breast cancer.
International Women’s Day, guided by the 2026 theme “Rights, Justice, Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” highlights the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while pushing for global progress.
🎥 For TV Santa Barbara, covering events like this is part of our mission. Beyond providing media training and production resources, we work to capture and broadcast meaningful community conversations through television, streaming, and digital platforms.
Because TV Santa Barbara isn’t just a media center — we’re part of the fabric of Santa Barbara, sharing the stories that matter. This special presentation will air across all of TV Santa Barbara’s channels and platforms.