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.
PROGRAM
2:00-4:30pm - General Forum Session (University Union Ballroom)
4:30-6:30pm - General Reception (University Union Ballroom)
4:30-6:30pm - VIP Reception (Redwood Room)
*Media Room Available next to Ballroom
*Engrained Restaurant Available for Candidates, Public Officials, and Sponsors
* Upon registration, a confirmation will be provided. There will be security screening on site.
FORUM EMCEES:
Julie Watts - CBS 13 Reporter
Dylan Morgan - CSUS Student & APAPA Intern
VIP RECEPTION EMCEE:
Wenda Fong - CSU Board of Trustee
CONFIRMED HOST COMMITTEE:
Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)
CC Yin - Founder
Joe Johal - Chair
Sonny Mehrtash - President
Asian Peace Officers Association (APOA)
Brent Kaneyuki - President
CA AAPI Legislative Caucus
Assemblymember Mike Fong - Chair
CA API Legislative Caucus Institute
Jason Chan - Chair
CA Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
Pat Fong Kushida - President/CEO
CA District Attorneys Association
Greg Totten - CEO
CA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Julian Canete - President/CEO
CA State Controller
Malia Cohen
California State University
Wenda Fong - Board of Trustee
California State University, Sacramento
Dr. Luke Wood - President
National Action Network
Reverend Al Sharpton - Founder
Dr. Tecoy Porter - Sacramento Chapter President
*PARTIAL LIST