Day at the Capitol
Day at the Capitol 2025
Save the date: May 5, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol View Room.
More information coming soon!
Day at the Capitol 2024
2024 saw another successful Day at the Capitol event, held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol View Room. This year, CalSPAC heard from a truly insightful roster of speakers, including the following:
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Political Solutions' Sumaya Nahar and Angela Blanchard
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Lucas Public Affairs Founder and CEO Donna Lucas
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Alex Hirsch, representing the office of Senator Susan Rubio
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Jeanelle Loui, representing the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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Senate Bill 848 Commemoration on the Capitol West Steps
CalSPAC was also honored to present our Legislator of the Year Award to Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes for addressing critical issues such as maternal mental health services, student financial aid, survivor protections, and economic inclusivity in California's 58th District and beyond.
We were also grateful to convene a formal Commemoration of CalSPAC's sponsored Senate Bill 848 (Reproductive Loss Leave) with bill Author, Senator Susan Rubio.
Day at the Capitol 2023
2023 was the first year that CalSPAC was able to hold our Day at the Capitol event post-pandemic. Our morning programming and luncheon was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol View Room. We had an inspiring and educational roster of speakers, including
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Political Solutions' Sumaya Nahar
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Chair of the California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls Lauren Babb
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California Department of Education, Director of Special Education Heather Calomese
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Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation Joe Xavier
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Assemblymember Gail Pellerin
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Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo
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Assemblymember Blanca Rubio
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Assemblymember Vincent Fong
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Senator Nancy Skinner
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Senator Susan Rubio
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Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire
CalSPAC was also honored to present our Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Dave Cortese for his championing of the needs of transitional age foster youth at the Santa Clara County and California state level.
We were also grateful to be presented with an Assembly Resolution, sponsored by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, in honor of the commemoration of CalSPAC's 50th anniversary and the work of Junior Leagues in communities around the state of California.
