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Kimberly PruettAssemblymember Brian Dahle (AD 1)Kimberly has lived in Nevada County since1998 where she owned and operatedRising Starz Gymnastics Academy.Kimberly volunteers tirelessly for PennValley Rotary, the Nevada County LawEnforcement and Fire Protection Council,The Friendship Club, Women of Worth,Interfaith Food Ministry and NevadaCounty Republican Women where she served as President for two years.Kimberly is a Senior Field Representative for Congressman Tom McClintock andis the mother of two beautiful daughters, Lilly and Maggie.Anne MolgaardAssemblymember Jim Wood (AD 2)Anne Molgaard is the executive directorfor First 5 Mendocino. She was elected tothe Ukiah Unified Board of Education in2011. Ms. Molgaard is a graduate from UCSanta Barbara and received her JD fromUC Hastings College of Law. Anne was aPeace Corps Volunteer in Honduras beforebecoming an attorney, and is currently theCo-Chair of the PTA for the Dual ImmersionProgram of the Ukiah Unified School District, and is also the Board Chair forWest Company Organization and on the board of the PDI Surgery Center. Shehas previously led multiple boards and commissions.
Peggy MeadAssemblymember James Gallagher (AD 3)Peggy Mead has been involved in communityservice all her life, working with the needy,homeless, recovering addicts, veterans, andparolees. Her involvement includes AmericanHeart Association and Big Brothers Big SistersBoard Member and a Bidwell RanchoSoroptimist. Peggy and friends, known as “ThePosse,” established a women’s transition house.Peggy uses donations to give “a hand up, not ahand out.” For Peggy—a mentor and friend—this work is its own reward.Linda SeifertAssemblymember Bill Dodd (AD 4)Linda Seifert has served on the SolanoCounty Board of Supervisors for eight years,recently announcing her retirement. She is acompassionate public advocate who hasworked to improve the lives of residents bypreserving agricultural open space, andensuring health and social services areaccessible to those in need.
Jacki FlanaganAssemblymember Frank Bigelow (AD 5)Jacki resides in the farming community ofChowchilla in Madera County. Since 2008, shehas been the Executive Director of theChowchilla District Chamber of Commerce.Jacki describes herself as “just an everydayperson doing a job to the best of her Godgiven abilities.”Dr. Sheilah SvennungsenTitus GallAssemblywoman Beth B. Gaines (AD 6)Dr. Svennungsen Titus Gall has served theconstituents of District 6 for over 30 years atthe El Dorado Hills Optometric Center. Herimpressive resume includes service as thefirst Honorary Mayor of El Dorado Hills and aterm as Vice President of the California StateBoard of Optometry.
Stephanie NguyenAssemblymember Kevin McCarty (AD 7)Stephanie Nguyen is the Executive Director forAsian Resources, Inc. Her dedication and passionfor our community goes far beyond hereveryday duties as Executive Director. We arelucky to have her as a friend, advocate, andleader.Mona FosterAssemblymember Ken Cooley (AD 8)Marie (Mona) R. Foster has dedicated herlife to the service of others. When Monaretired from the State Council onDevelopmental Disabilities she workedtirelessly to ensure that people withdevelopmental disabilities and their familiesreceived the services and support theyneeded. Mona has also been an effectiveadvocate and leader for the NativeHawaiian and other Pacific Islander community for over 44 years.
Charlene LangeAssemblymember Jim Cooper (AD 9)Charlene Lange is co-owner of Lange Twins FamilyWinery and Vineyard. She also worked 26 years asLodi’s Community Center Director. Lange startedand completed numerous projects with the Cityof Lodi, ranging from volunteer programs tosecuring a 10 million loan for the Performing Artsand Conference Center. In her tenure with thecity, Lange oversaw the construction of the 28million Hutchins Street Square and startednumerous commissions and groups.Kathie PowellAssemblymember Marc Levine (AD 10)Kathie Powell is the CEO of the PetalumaHealth Center, a nationally-recognized,federally-qualified health center serving30,000 people. Kathie is a trailblazing leadercommitted to innovative solutions, anddedicated to ensuring every person inSouthern Sonoma County has access toaffordable, high quality health care services.
Gloria MartinAssemblymember JimFrazier (AD 11)Lifelong Antioch resident andlongtime community volunteerGloria Martin was Antioch’sCitizen of the Year in 2012. Shequietly gives back to hercommunity throughphilanthropic support of theMartin Family Foundation andcountless volunteer hours of service to organizations throughout East County,supported by her children, Jim Jr. and Marlane.Tammy Brecht DunbarAssemblywoman Kristin Olsen (AD 12)Tammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., STEM, is a 16-yearteaching veteran who has inspired students andteachers from kindergarten to graduate schooland from Manteca to Malaysia. Through herclasses, blogs, presentations and trainingsessions, Dunbar helps learners realize thatmistakes don’t define us, but how we approachthem does.
Angie GuzmanAssemblywoman Susan TalamantesEggman (AD 13)Angiw Guzaman was married at age 12, andgave birth to her first child at age 13. Sheraised 3 children and spent 22 years in thehotel hospitality business while teachingadult literacy courses and volunteering withmany local non-profits. For her lifelongcommitment of service to our community,we honor her today.Collette CarrollAssemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla (AD 14)Collette Carroll is President and Executive Director ofCalifornia Reentry Institute, a non-profit thatprepares and supports men through the transitionfrom prison to freedom. Her program, run inside SanQuentin State Prison, has a zero-recidivism rate. Themen inside send their congratulations and heartfeltthanks for her dedication, passion and commitment.
Toody MaherAssemblymember TonyThurmond (AD 15)Toody Maher, executivedirector of Pogo Park, acommunity-based nonprofit in Richmond, workswith a team of localresidents from Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood to transformabandoned neighborhood parks into safe and vibrant public spaces for childrento play. Pogo Park has re-designed and re-built two city parks. Last year, the"Pogo Parks" recorded 15,000 visitors.Anna TagueAssemblywoman Catharine B. Baker(AD 16)Anna Tague, an Orinda resident, hasdedicated more than 19 years involunteering in her community. Anna’sbiggest contribution has been theestablishment of POISE (Parents ofOrinda Individuals in Special Education).POISE provides support, information, andmentorship for families with specialneeds. The establishment of POISE came when Anna’s daughter Nicole wasdiagnosed with Phlean McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic/chromosomedeletions syndrome affecting approximately 1,300 people worldwide.
Yolanda M. JacksonAssemblymember David Chiu (AD 17)Since 2014, Yolanda M. Jackson has servedas the Executive Director of the BarAssociation of San Francisco and theExecutive Director of the Justice & DiversityCenter. She has been a tireless advocate fordiversity in the legal profession and iscommitted to fighting for equal access tojustice.Saundra AndrewsAssemblymember Rob Bonta (AD 18)Saundra Andrews has a decades-long publicservice career as a volunteer in the office ofthen State Senator Barbara Lee and then as akey staffer for Congresswoman Lee. Throughher decades of service to the East Bay, sheconnected people with critical services andincreased access to government.
Cathy Mulkey MeyerAssemblymember Philip Y. Ting(AD 19)Community leader Cathy Mulkey Meyertrains and mentors parents at 64 schoolsin San Francisco as the President of the2nd District PTA of California, and serveson the California PTA CommunityConcerns Commission. She also distributescommunity grants and coordinates ahealth fair in her San Francisconeighborhood.Pat GacoscosAssemblymember Bill Quirk (AD 20)Ms. Pat Gacoscos, a retired Research Analystfor California Department of Public Health andformer teacher in Manila, led efforts to createand expand the thriving Sister Citiesorganization. She served as a school boardmember, Board Director of the Union CitySanitary District, and is a Union CityCouncilmember.
Susan CoelhoMattosAssemblymember AdamC. Gray (AD 21)Ms. Susan Coehlo-Mattos is aleader in the community anda voice for advancingStanislaus and Mercedcounties in the areas of children, health care, education, and communication.She continues to make her mark in the community with her advocacy anddedication. Susan has been with Mattos Newspapers since 1979 where sheserves as the President, Publisher, and Owner.Michelle VilchezAssemblymember Kevin Mullin (AD 22)Michelle Vilchez rose to the position ofExecutive Director for the Peninsula ConflictResolution Center after working variouspositions in community engagement. As thelargest provider of community-based conflictmanagement and prevention services in SanMateo County, the Peninsula ConflictResolution Center has served individuals,groups, and organizations for 30 years.
Kristi BurkhartAssemblymember Jim Patterson (AD 23)Kristi Burkhart is the Executive Director ofPregnancy Care Center, Fresno. She is adedicated advocate for mothers facing anunexpected pregnancy and a champion forbabies who might not have had the chance at thelives they are living today. Kristi loves working inher community. Her heart and passion is forserving women, families and youth, in the hopesof building a culture of life.Patricia FosterAssemblymember Richard S. Gordon(AD 24)Patricia Foster has been a communityempowerment advocate for East Palo Altofor more than 35 years. She is the founder ofGirls to Women. Patricia has served as thecity’s mayor and works tirelessly to help thevulnerable and marginalized improve theirlives.
Teresa D. CoxAssemblymember Kansen Chu (AD 25)Teresa D. Cox, daughter of schoolteachers,orphaned at a young age, Teresa overcamelife's obstacles and broke down numerousbarriers to dedicate her life to improving thecommunity around her. Teresa made nationalheadlines as the first African-Americanwoman in the nation to earn a degree inNuclear Engineering. Her passion iseducation, and she currently serves on theOhlone Community College Board ofTrustees. Teresa is a proud and dedicatedmother of two school aged children.Gail ZurekAssemblymember Devon J.Mathis (AD 26)Gail Zurek, President and CEO ofthe Visalia Chamber of Commercehas nearly 20 years of experienceleading organizations to connectand better serve their customersand clients. Gail oversaw the Better Business Bureau for three counties whileliving in Indiana. Gail is passionate about the role the Visalia Chamber plays inserving their members to better strengthen their communities.
Dr. Hilaria BauerAssemblywoman Nora Campos (AD 27)As Superintendent, Dr. Bauer has focused herpriorities on those expressed by the parentsand stakeholders of the Alum Rock community.She has worked on raising academicperformance of all students across the District,improving the performance of the District’smiddle schools to build students better bridgesto high school, and improving institutionalsupport for the District’s sizeable percentage ofEnglish language learners.Meri MabenAssemblymember Evan Low (AD 28)Meri Maben has dedicated her career topublic service. She was an educator,working with at-risk youth, and a longtimeDistrict Director for Congressman MikeHonda. Meri currently works at the SiliconValley Education Foundation where she isfulfilling her passion for developing thehearts and minds of young people.
Ann Todd JealousAssemblymember Mark Stone(AD 29)Mrs. Ann Todd Jealous is a longtimecivil rights activist, teacher, therapist,and coauthor of Combined Destinies:Whites Sharing Grief about Racism. Shededicates her time to conflictresolution and diversity training at theNational Coalition Building Instituteand The Village Project, Inc., a nonprofit Afrocentric counseling centerbased in Seaside.Maria Luisa CovarrubiasAssemblymember Luis A. Alejo (AD 30)Maria Luisa Covarrubias is the mother ofAssemblymember Luis Alejo and has been acommunity advocate throughout her career.She was a former champion farmworker whobecame a registered nurse, and was a proudunion member of SEIU. She continues tovolunteers with groups like Caminos Del Artein East Salinas and the Watsonville SeniorCenter.
Dr. Sonya ChristianAssemblymember Rudy Salas, Jr.(AD 32)Dr. Sonya Christian in 2013 becamethe 10th President of BakersfieldCollege. Under her leadership theCollege has undergone a renaissancewith booming enrollment, communityexcitement, and student success. Dr.Christian has re-energized the campusand community of BakersfieldCollege, and positioned the College as a state and national leader.Rosalie MastalerAssemblymember Jay Obernolte (AD 33)Rosalie Mastaler co-founded A Penny A Kiss, atribute band to the 1940s. They haveperformed for hundreds of veterans withsongs straight from the USO playlists. Her sonwas injured in a tragic accident, losing his leftfoot. Rosalie now uses this as a platform toadvocate for resources for amputees andveterans.
Diana CisnerosAssemblywoman Shannon L. Grove (AD 34)Diana Cisneros is a Human Trafficking Trainer for theKern Coalition Against Human Trafficking inBakersfield. Starting at the age of seven and into herearly teens, Diana was a victim to the brutal andinhuman world of trafficking. She is passionateabout her faith and believes that God granted herstrength and pushed her towards a healing path.Diana's main goal is to see at-risk youth becomeequipped with the necessary tools to prevent andaddress trafficking in the Central Valley. Diana is also a proud wife and amother of a beautiful little girl.Lorena ChavezAssemblymember Katcho Achadjian (AD 35)Lorena Chavez was born to Luis and Consuelo Chavezon a farm her dad started after he came to the UnitedStates from Jalisco, Mexico with the BraceroProgram. Ms. Chavez stays busy as the Controller andChief Financial Officer of the family business, L&GFarming, which grows strawberries, blueberries, andblackberries. She and her brother Daniel also operatetheir own DL Farms. When not busy attending tofarming, Chavez has been busy making history as thefirst Latina to chair the California Strawberry Commission. In addition, Ms.Chavez serves on the YMCA board in Santa Maria and the Santa Barbara CountyFair Park Board. Chavez is also a mother to two daughters.
Mary ReinaAssemblymember Tom Lackey(AD 36)As a registered nurse for over 30 years,Mary is currently the Director of theForensic Services Unit at the AntelopeValley Hospital. Among her manyaccomplishments, she teaches a forensic nursing course at UC Riverside andadvocates for the prevention of violence in the health care and justice system.Linda KropAssemblymember Das Williams (AD 37)Linda Krop is the Chief Counsel of theEnvironmental Defense Center, a public interestenvironmental law firm serving California’s SouthCentral Coast. Linda has practiced environmentallaw at EDC since 1989 and specializes in casesfocused on the protection of coastal, open space,and natural resources, as well as offshore oil andgas development. Linda teaches EnvironmentalLaw at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Tami EdwardsAssemblymember Scott Wilk (AD 38)Tami was born and raised in the Santa ClaritaValley and devotes much of her time andenergy to her community. She has volunteeredwith community groups such as Circle of Hope,Hart School District Advisory Committee, andthe SCV Chamber of Commerce. Tami and herhusband, Jason, have four children.Dana StangelAssemblywoman Patty López (AD 39)Dana is a wife and mother of three fromSunland. She founded the non-profit TerangaRanch and serves as its Executive Director.She has been actively involved with manyworthy organizations including the WildlifeWaystation, the International MOMS Club andthe Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council.
Heidi MayerAssemblymember Marc Steinorth (AD 40)Heidi Mayer established the YouthHopeFoundation in the City of Redlands. YouthHopeserves the unaccompanied homeless andrunaway youth. It began as a grass-rootsorganization delivering peanut-butter and jellysandwiches, socks, and hygiene items tohomeless youth on the streets of Redlands.Today, YouthHope serves over 900 homelessyouth.Dr. Marilee ScaffAssemblymember Chris R. Holden (AD 41)Marilee Scaff celebrated her 100th birthday last Novemberwhen she received greetings from over 700 Girl Scoutsnationwide recognizing her role as a former Scout Leader.She has been active in the local League of Women Voterswhere she was President 1988-1990 and received theirOrdway Award for “performing outstanding service to thecommunity.” She also dedicated 30 years to volunteeringand organizing the Botanic Garden’s volunteer organizationwhile serving nine years on its Board of Overseers. In theyears leading up to World War II, Dr. Scaff found her callingas an advocate for peace while working as a teacher at aremote mountain village in the Philippines. After hiding in the mountains for two years, shewas captured by Japanese soldiers during a mountain raid. She spent two years in theinternment camps of Santo Thomas and Los Banos. She was rescued by the 101st AirborneDivision, and returned home stateside in May of 1945, settling in Claremont two years later.
Linda EvansAssembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes(AD 42)Mayor Linda Evans is a California native, she hasserved on the La Quinta City Council since 2009and was elected Mayor in 2014. She has workedin the health care industry for 28 years and is theChief Development Officer at JFK MemorialHospital in Indio. Linda is health focused andcommunity driven. She has ignited theengagement of La Quinta residents and has established new energy throughredefining the structure and service delivery of local government.Evan KleimanAssemblymember Mike Gatto (AD 43)Evan Kleiman is a chef, restaurateur, hostof KCRW’s Good Food, and mostimportantly, author of eight Italiancookbooks. Her interests include issues offood policy and agro-ecology. She serveson the Stewardship Council for Roots ofChange and is a member of the Los AngelesFood Policy Council.
Jeri L. WilliamsAssemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (AD 44)Chief Jeri Williams has been in command ofthe Oxnard Police Department since January2011 and is the City’s first female Chief ofPolice. She has been in law enforcement formore than 27 years. In her role as Chief, sheleads 400 employees and oversees a 50million budget.Rebecca Gray GrossmanAssemblymember Matthew Dababneh(AD 45)In 2006, Rebecca Gray Grossman and herhusband, Dr. Peter Grossman, established TheGrossman Burn Foundation, to promoteeffective, sustainable partnership solutions forthe treatment, care, and support of burnsurvivors and their families in the United Statesand around the world. Rebecca currently servesas Chair and has worked extensively in thehealth care field for over a decade as a researcher, journalist and marketingexecutive.
Judy PriceAssemblymember AdrinNazarian (AD 46)Judy Price currently serves on the GreaterValley Glen (Neighborhood) Council (GVGC),and Chairperson of the GovernmentRelations Committee. She is a pastPresident of the GVGC and formerChairperson of the Planning and Land UseCommittee. Judy is the founder and Chairperson of the VGNA’s Adopt-A-FamilyProgram, established in 2001 to help families who are caught in a cycle ofpoverty. Working with the local public schools, the program has served over150 families through donations from Valley Glen residents and businesses.Virginia MarquezAssemblywoman Cheryl R. Brown (AD 47)Virginia Marquez has served as Councilmember forthe City of San Bernardino since March 2010. Shegraduated from California State University, SanBernardino with a degree in Sociology.Councilmember Marquez, a tireless advocate,championed the creation of the city’s ServiceAccess Center for the homeless.
Obdulia HernándezAssemblymember Roger Hernández(AD 48)Obdulia Hernández, mother ofAssemblymember Roger Hernández, hasdedicated her life to her children and to hercommunity. She is kind, loving, and alwaysbrings a smile to everyone’s face. ToAssemblymember Hernández, she is alwaysthe women of the year. This year she is beinghonored with a recognition from his districtand the Assembly.Charlene Lin Chong UngAssemblymember Ed Chau (AD 49)Charlene Ung is an engineering manager atNASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Sheoversees the design, engineering, andmanufacturing of all NASA-JPL spacecraft andinstruments. Ms. Ung also authored, “Nam Moi: AYoung Girl’s Story of Her Family’s Escape fromVietnam,” about her family’s experience asimmigrants in Southern California.
Elaine PolachekAssemblymember Richard Bloom (AD 50)Elaine Polachek is the Assistant City Manager forthe City of Santa Monica. A leader in the city’seconomic development, she spearheaded theredevelopment of the famous Santa MonicaPier from 1984 to 1995. A resident of WestHollywood, she holds a bachelor’s degree fromUCLA and a master’s degree from USC.Lani StappAssemblymember Jimmy Gomez (AD 51)Lani Stapp is a longtime resident of EagleRock and an incredibly active communityleader. She is the current President of EagleRock Women’s Twentieth Century Club andhas been volunteering with the organizationfor the past 16 years. She has also served asTreasurer for the Business Law EnforcementNortheast Division, Eagle Rock Chamber ofCommerce, and the Echo Park Methodist Finance Board.
Nancy L. SakuraiAssemblymember Freddie Rodriguez(AD 52)Nancy is an incredible asset to the Chinocommunity that has been her home home for27 years. She has volunteered countless hoursand raised money for programs like theAmerican Cancer Society’s Bark for Life, theChino Youth Museum, and Art Uncorked.Nancy’s incredible spirit inspires others to volunteer and give back to theircommunity.Carol E. SchatzAssemblymember Miguel Santiago (AD 53)Carol E. Schatz is the first woman to serve asPresident and CEO of the Central City Associationof Los Angeles. She also serves as President andCEO of the Downtown Center BusinessImprovement District. Carol is known for her highstandard of excellence, leadership, andresponsiveness to the civic needs of DowntownLos Angeles and the state of California.
Michelle KingAssemblymember SebastianRidley-Thomas (AD 54)Michelle King is the Superintendent ofSchools of the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District, the second-largestdistrict in the nation. She is responsiblefor creating policy and makingrecommendations to the members of the Los Angeles Board of Education,creating the conditions for success for all students and staff.The Honorable CynthiaMoranAssemblywoman Ling Ling Chang (AD 55)The Honorable Cynthia Moran was elected to theChino Hills City Council in 2012, serving as Mayorthis past year. Her years of service go far beyondCity Council, serving as PTA Council President,Director for the Chino Hills CommunityFoundation, and as a teacher andbusinesswoman in the community.
Patricia UreñaAssemblymember Eduardo Garcia(AD 56)Patricia Ureña was nominated for her workwith youth and individuals with disabilities. For10 years she has served as the area director forSpecial Olympics in Imperial Valley and is thedirector of the local National Youth ProgramUsing Mini-Bikes. She is a member of theJuvenile Justice Commission, Kiwanis Club andOptimist Club.Fran ShieldsAssemblymember Ian C.Calderon (AD 57)Fran Shields is a dedicatedpublic servant and advocatefor the residents of the Cityof Whittier. She is a lifelongresident of Whittier, andretired in 2015 as the city’s Director of Parks, Recreation and CommunityServices after 42 years of selfless service to the city.
Jessica CamelliaFrontelaAssemblywoman CristinaGarcia (AD 58)Jessica Frontela is founder anddirector of United Fight, a nonprofit organization dedicated tobuilding and strengthening theunity in families that are battlingPediatric Cancer. Her work began when her 7-year old was diagnosed withstage four cancer last August. Today, Jessica has raised thousands of dollarsand has assisted countless families.Saundra BryantAssemblymember Reginald B.Jones-Sawyer, Sr. (AD 59)Saundra Bryant is the Executive Directorof All Peoples Community Center, aposition she has held since 1985. She hasbeen a part of the center since she wasa two-year old in its daycare program.Her connection to the center hastransformed her into a respected civicleader.
Melanie OliverAssemblymember Eric Linder(AD 60)Melanie Oliver was born and raised inNorco. She attended HighlandElementary School as a student and nowworks there as a teacher, a position shehas held for the past 13 years. Mrs.Oliver’s active participation both insideand outside of the classroom has earnedher multiple awards, including SemiFinalist for the 2016 California Teacher of the Year. Aside from dedicating timeto her young students, she also mentors university students who aspire to oneday become teachers.Barbara E. KerrAssemblymember Jose Medina (AD 61)Barbara E. Kerr began her teaching career withthe Riverside Unified School District. She served inmany capacities with Riverside CTA and theCalifornia Teachers Association. She served asPresident of CTA and was named the third mostpowerful person in Southern California by the LATimes. Barbara serves on the UCR Alumni Boardand is an advocate for the UCR Guardian Scholarsprogram. Riverside CTA created the Barbara E.Kerr Foundation which acknowledges teachersexemplary work.
Stacey PruittAssemblywoman Autumn R. Burke(AD 62)Stacey Pruitt is a prosecutor in the City ofInglewood. She stands behind herphilosophy that a person can overcomeany and all obstacles, or circumstances inlife. She works hard to teach thosecoming before her in court that there isalways a chance to turn your life aroundand become someone great.Dr. Sabrina SandersSpeaker of the Assembly AnthonyRendon (AD 63)Dr. Sabrina Sanders is the Assistant Director ofStudent Programs at the California StateUniversity Office of the Chancellor, supportingstudent academic programs at 23 campusesacross the state. She’s also currently Presidentof the Hamilton Neighborhood Association, Commissioner on the Long BeachCommunity Investment Company, Delegate to the Democratic State CentralCommittee and member of the North Long Beach Whole Village Initiative. Dr.Sanders earned her Associates Degree from Imperial Valley College, Bachelorsand Masters in Business Administration at California State University SanMarcos and her Doctorate in Education Leadership & Management from AlliantInternational University.
Jacquelyn DeloatchAssemblymember Mike A. Gipson(AD 64)Jacquelyn Deloatch has helped many, manypeople gain practical experience in businessstart-up, branding and sustainable financialmanagement. She specializes in identifyingpeoples’ passions and interests, whilesetting up Quick-Start education guides andproviding hands-on training.Donna DuperronAssemblymember David Hadley(AD 66)As President and CEO of the Torrance AreaChamber of Commerce, Donna Duperron hasbeen a strong advocate for the South BayBusiness Community. Her dedication hasbeen exemplified through her coordinationof community task forces, her keyinvolvement in both professional andphilanthropic events, and most notably herextraordinary leadership.
Kimberly DavidsonAssemblywoman Melissa A.Melendez (AD 67)Kimberly Davidson's career andpassion is to help local smallbusinesses thrive. Her passion isrooted in the belief that smallbusinesses are not just a majoreconomic engine, but they are thefiber of our community. She is also aphilanthropist and board member ofthe Find Me Foundation, a non-profitthat provides assistance in missing person cases.Pat ButtressAssemblymember Donald P. Wagner(AD 68)Pat Buttress worked for SouthernCalifornia Edison for 32 years and is aformer Planning Commissioner from theCity of Orange. She has served on theexecutive boards of more than a dozennon-profit and community organizationsincluding the Orange Chamber ofCommerce where she currently serves asChairwoman of the board.
Erlinda J Martinez, Ed.D.Assemblymember Tom Daly (AD 69)Dr. Erlinda Martinez is the President ofSanta Ana College, an institution whichrecently celebrated its centennial birthday.She's announced her retirement in June,marking the culmination of a career ineducation spanning four decades. She’sworked at five community colleges andserved as President for the last 11 years.Chan En-HopsonAssemblymember Patrick O'Donnell(AD 70)Chan En-Hopson was a high schoolteacher in Cambodia when the KillingFields began. She survived the workcamps and came to America where shepromised to help many Khmer children,women and families. Her commitment tothe Khmer community is demonstratedthrough her efforts to address educationgaps.
Terry BurkeEiserlingAssemblymember Brian W.Jones (AD 71)Whether she is voluntarily wateringtrees in the community, raisingmoney for the children's hospital,or rallying support for the localskate park, Terry Burke-Eiserling isan incredible force in the 71st district. The positive influence she has on ouryouth and her love and care for her community is inspiring.Kim BengardAssemblymember William P. Brough (AD 73)Kim is a business owner, philanthropist, andvolunteer. Kim contributes her time to twofoundations that provide funding to help manypeople in District 73’s community. Kim and herfamily contributed to the resurgence of Farrell’s IceCream Parlour, and own Bengard ManufacturingGroup. Kim lives in San Clemente. They have fourchildren and many grandchildren.
Kate KlimowAssemblymember Matthew Harper (AD 74)Kate Klimow is the Assistant Vice Chancellor ofCommunity and Government Relations at theUniversity of California, Irvine. In her role, Kateprovides leadership in developing andimplementing programs and strategies to engagecommunity and government leaders in support of campus priorities at thelocal, state and federal levels for UC Irvine’s teach
Ohlone Community College Board of Trustees. Teresa is a proud and dedicated mother of two school aged children. Gail Zurek Assemblymember Devon J. Mathis (AD 26) Gail Zurek, President and CEO of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce has nearly 20 years of experience leading organizations to connect and better serve their customers and clients.
