2025 CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL FORUM

Join us for the 2025 California Gubernatorial Forum on September 8, 2025. This statewide forum is an inclusive, nonpartisan event elevating civic engagement and strengthening our states democratic process. All California gubernatorial candidates are invited.

Held at California State University, Sacramento, this unique forum will bring together California’s gubernatorial candidates, community leaders, and elected officials in one dynamic space.

This is a high-visibility event to join community leaders and supporters from 100+ diverse organizations, including representatives from the CA AANHPI Advocacy Coalition, African-American, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Forum Schedule

1:15pm - 1:45pm: Media Room Open

1:30pm - 2:00pm: Check-In (University Union Ballroom)

2:00pm - 4:30pm: Forum General Session (University Union Ballroom)

4:30pm - 6:30pm: General Reception (University Union Ballroom)

4:30pm - 6:30pm: VIP Reception (California State University, Sacramento)

Emcees

Julie Watts, CBS 13 News, Forum Emcee

Dylan Morgan, CSUS Student and APAPA Intern, Forum Emcee

Wenda Fong, Member, CSU Board of Trustees, VIP Reception Emcee

Honorary Co-Hosting Committee

  • CC Yin

    ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (APAPA) - FOUNDER

  • Joe Johal

    ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (APAPA) - CHAIR

  • Sonny Mehrtash

    ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (APAPA) - PRESIDENT

  • Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i

    CA AANHPI ADVOCACY COALITON - HONORARY CHAIR

  • Brent Kaneyuki

    ASIAN PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION - PRESIDENT

  • Assemblymember Mike Fong

    CALIFORNIA AAPI LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS - CHAIR

  • Jason Chan

    CA API LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS INSTITUTE - CHAIR

  • Pat Fong Kushida

    CA ASIAN PACIFIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - PRESIDENT/CEO

  • Greg Totten

    CA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION - CEO

  • Julian Canete

    CA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - PRESIDENT/CEO

  • Malia Cohen

    CA STATE CONTROLLER

  • Wenda Fong

    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Dr. Luke Wood

    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO - PRESIDENT

  • Dr. Tecoy Porter

    NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK - SACRAMENTO CHAPTER PRESIDENT

  • Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

    CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS - CHAIR AND ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER

  • Assemblymember Isaac Bryan

    CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS - VICE-CHAIR

  • Dr. Rita Gallardo Good

    CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS - CHAIR

  • Assemblymember Phillip Chen

    CALIFORNIA BUSINESS & FINANCE COMMITTEE, VICE-CHAIR

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