Californian Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
AAUW California 2023 Gov Trek’s inaugural session started with a video address from fellow Californian Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. We were privileged to have the first woman Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives greet us as we began our journey together to explore careers in public office and elected positions.
Pro Tempore Toni Atkins
AAUW California 2023 Gov Trek’s inaugural campaign competition started with a video address from Californian Senate Pro Tempore, District 39, Toni Atkins. We were privileged to have Senator Atkins greet us as student teams competed in the statewide campaign competition.
Guest Speakers
- California Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
- California Senate Pro Tempore, Toni Atkins
- Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, California 18th Congressional District
- Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
- Senator Toni Atkins, CA Senate president pro Tempore, District 39
- Kathleen Van Osten, AAUW Advocate, and Lobbyist
- Ellen Montanari, Deputy Campaign Manager, Rep Mike Levin (D-CA)
- Hilary Nemchik, Strategic Communications Executive, Former Director of Communications for the San Diego City Attorney’s Office
- Regina Luzincourt, Lobbyist and former Press Secretary, State Senator Parker (D-NY)
- Shana Hazan, San Diego Unified School Board
- Miranda Drolet, Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney
- Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney
- Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County District Attorney
- Marlene Cain, AAUW California Program Director, Speech Trek
VIP Judges
Lisa Maatz, Nonprofit Consultant and Former VP of Government Relations and Advocacy, AAUW
Regina Luzincourt, Lobbyist and former Press Secretary, State Senator Parker
Genevieve Frye Rozansky, Speechwriter, Former Press Secretary: Senator Jeff Flake