

Newsom’s top priorities for his administration are tackling our state’s affordability crisis, creating inclusive economic growth and opportunity for every child, and standing up for California values - from civil rights, to immigration, environmental protection, access to quality schools at all levels, and justice. On a wide range of topics including same-sex marriage, gun safety, marijuana, the death penalty, universal health care, access to preschool, technology, criminal justice reform, and the minimum wage, Newsom stuck his neck out and did the right thing, which often led to sweeping changes when his policies were ultimately accepted, embraced, and replicated across the state and nation. Newsom is widely recognized for his willingness to lead – repeatedly developing, advocating, and implementing innovative and groundbreaking solutions to some of our most challenging issues. Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California, former Lieutenant Governor of California, and former Mayor of San Francisco. She serves on the boards of Tulane, SF Film, Conservation International and Emily’s List. Lisa holds a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University. Corzine and as commissioner of New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection. She has also served as chief of staff to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Appointed by President Barack Obama, she focused on reducing greenhouse gases, protecting air and water quality, preventing exposure to toxic contamination, and expanding outreach to communities on environmental issues. From 2009 to 2013, Lisa served as Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. She is also responsible for Apple’s education policy programs, its product accessibility work and its worldwide government affairs function. Lisa oversees Apple’s efforts to minimize its impact on the environment by addressing climate change through renewable energy and energy efficiency, using greener materials and inventing new ways to conserve precious resources. Lisa Jackson is Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, reporting to CEO Tim Cook.
