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CA FWD Welcomes Director of Public Policy, Promotes Lavera Alexander
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Organization’s CA Dream Team grows with new director of public policy and promotion of Lavera Alexander to chief strategy officer.

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Digital Equity, Connectivity and the Web of Mutuality
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CA FWD Young Leaders Advisory Council members weigh in on their discussion with Assemblymembers about broadband and what needs to be done to secure an equitable digital future.

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Sowing the Seeds of Community Engagement in the Central Valley
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As regions respond to calls for racial equity and equitable economic recoveries, Geri Yang-Johnson shares her journey to building solutions rooted in authentic community engagement.

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Episode 22: The CSU System with Dr. Joseph Castro
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Hosts Demetria Wack and Michael Wiafe talk to the leader of the largest four-year public university system in the country

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Episode 21: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gia Vang and Wenda Fong
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This week’s guests discuss representation, anti-Asian violence and how they have kept their heritage close to them as they’ve progressed in their careers

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CA FWD Comments on Governor Newsom’s Budget Revision
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Finally, the plan for an equitable economic recovery includes meaningful planning for an equitable economic recovery. CA FWD is encouraged that Governor Newsom is taking advantage of this historic opportunity to invest in our communities, our economy and our future. Investing in California and Californians now is precisely what is necessary to ensure more have…

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Remembering Cruz Reynoso
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Former California Supreme Court Justice and founding member of CA FWD’s Leadership Council demonstrated a passion for justice and equality for all people without exception

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