California Forward
The California Stewardship Network (CSN) is an alliance of regional leaders who are committed to improving government and creating inclusive, sustainable growth for all. CSN organizations lead innovative regional solutions that can be scaled up to solve some of our state’s most pressing economic, environmental, and social well-being challenges. By creating thriving regions, we can ensure a thriving state.
CSN was founded in 2008 by the Morgan Family Foundation as a civic venture. In 2019, CSN joined California Forward, who serves as the backbone of the organization.
With more than 25 organizations throughout the state – and growing – CSN represents the state’s diverse regions. From top to bottom, east to west, coastal and inland, urban and rural – CSN is built upon a foundation of collaboration to move triple-bottom-line solutions that balance equity, the environment and the economy. While each of California’s regions are distinct, there are also many things that bind us together. It is through sharing resources, ideas, innovations and best practices that CSN lifts up solutions that can be implemented throughout the state.
To ensure stewards continue to be identified and trained to lead in each region, CSN leaders serve as mentors to emerging stewards through its Becky Morgan Steward Leadership Program.
OUR SHARED VISION
An aspirational thought or concept in which a group of people commit to being forward-looking and envisioning possibilities in a shared view of the future.
Co-Chair
CEO, Valley Vision
Vice-Chair
President & CEO, Inland Empire Community Foundation
Vice-Chair
President & CEO, REACH
Vice-Chair
President, UNITE-LA
At-Large Member
President & CEO, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
At-Large Member
President & CEO, Community Foundation Sonoma County
Ex-Officio Member
Interim CEO, CA FWD
President and CEO, Orange County Business Council
Interim Executive Director, Sonoma County Economic Development Board
President & CEO, LAEDC
President, WTCLA
President & CEO, San Mateo County Economic Development Association
President, Sierra Business Council
President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership
CEO, Tahoe Prosperity Center
Vice President, University of California – Agriculture and Natural Resources
President & CEO, Stanislaus Community Foundation
Assistant Director, 3CORE
Director, Redwood Coast Rural Action
CEO, North Bay Leadership Council
Chief Operating Officer, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp
President & CEO, L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director, CSU Chico – North State Planning and Development Collective
President & CEO, Economic Development Collaborative
Former CSN Co-Chair
COO, Fresno Business Council
President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
President & CEO, Lift to Rise
President & CEO, Bay Area Council
Explore our interactive map to learn more about the organizations that make up the California Stewardship Newtork.
“What keeps me going is the expressions of enthusiasm from stewards in the regions caring for their place. No one else is doing it in this way.”
– Becky Morgan
If your organization is interested in learning more about how to join the California Stewardship Network, please reach out to Ismael (Ish) Herrera at ish@cafwd.org.
New information on CERF, including final region maps, public comment period and upcoming webinar.
RFI released to inform a process for the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) program evaluation.
With physical and economic recovery turning into a slow process for many, Lift to Rise program helping people get back on track
An equitable California works for everyone. Investing in our regional economies and communities is a proven way to lift more Californians toward their dreams of a better tomorrow.
