Some of you may remember that in December, after thoughtful reflection and conversations with many who encouraged me to step forward, I announced that I would not be entering the race to become California’s next Insurance Commissioner. That decision came down to one thing: this role demands a leader fully prepared to dedicate the time, focus, and energy required to navigate one of the most complex challenges facing our state and to ensure a stable, fair, and accessible insura

Over the last several weeks, I have been humbled by the number of elected & appointed leaders, community partners, colleagues and friends who have encouraged me to consider a campaign for California Insurance Commissioner. I don’t take that confidence lightly. It reflects the work we have done together in economic development, equity, civic engagement, and community-building across California and beyond. After thoughtful reflection, conversations with my family, and deep cons