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