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Fwd Thinker: Capturing the Energy to Move California Forward

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By: Nadine Ono

October 4, 2023

California Resources Corporation’s Francisco Leon talks about carbon capture and the future of California energy

Fwd Thinker: Unleashing the Power of California Latinos

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By: Nadine Ono

February 16, 2023

Latino Community Foundation CEO Jacqueline Martinez Garcel discusses the opportunities to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos

Fwd Thinker: California’s Infrastructure Imperative with Antonio Villaraigosa

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By: Nadine Ono

January 19, 2023

Former mayor of Los Angeles talks about infrastructure collaboration with CA FWD to more quickly move funding into California’s regions

Fwd Thinker: Making the Case for More Inclusive Economic Development

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By: Nadine Ono

July 21, 2022

U.S. EDA Regional Director Sheba Person makes inclusivity and demystifying government a personal mission

Fwd Thinker: Helping Students of Color Succeed Makes the Entire Economy Thrive

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By: Nadine Ono

June 8, 2022

UNITE-LA’s CEO David Rattray reflects on work to transform education after two dozen years in the role

Fwd Thinker: Making Sure the Table is Large is Key to Solving Our Challenges

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By: Nadine Ono

April 28, 2022

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s CEO Tahra Goraya on how her background informs tackling housing and other problems

Fwd Thinker: Solving California’s Problems Starts with a Shared Understanding Through Data

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By: Nadine Ono

July 29, 2021

Public Policy Institute of California’s VP of Research Sarah Bohn talks about the need for diverse perspectives in data analysis

Forward Thinker: Fresno’s Thomas Esqueda Aims to Build More Inclusive Path for the City

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By: Nadine Ono

June 15, 2021

CA FWD CEO Micah Weinberg interviews the city manager who made reinvesting in underserved communities and reimagining Fresno his mission

Forward Thinker: Ahmad Thomas leads drive to diversify Silicon Valley leadership

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By: Nadine Ono

February 11, 2021

WATCH: CA FWD’s Micah Weinberg talks to the new Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO about stepping into role during pivotal time

Forward Thinkers

Fwd Thinker: Capturing the Energy to Move California Forward

Fwd Thinker: Unleashing the Power of California Latinos

Fwd Thinker: California’s Infrastructure Imperative with Antonio Villaraigosa

Fwd Thinker: Making the Case for More Inclusive Economic Development

Fwd Thinker: Helping Students of Color Succeed Makes the Entire Economy Thrive

Fwd Thinker: Making Sure the Table is Large is Key to Solving Our Challenges

Fwd Thinker: Solving California’s Problems Starts with a Shared Understanding Through Data

Forward Thinker: Fresno’s Thomas Esqueda Aims to Build More Inclusive Path for the City

Forward Thinker: Ahmad Thomas leads drive to diversify Silicon Valley leadership

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