California: Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.18.24
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~ SACRAMENTO - On June 18, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom announced several new appointments to key positions in the state government. These appointments were made to various departments and boards, with the aim of ensuring efficient and effective governance for the people of California.

One of the notable appointments was that of Myriam Valdez-Singh as Deputy Director of Legislation at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Valdez-Singh has been serving as a Deputy Appointments Secretary in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom since 2021. She brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously served as Legislative Director in the Office of State Senator Melissa Hurtado and as a Legislative and Policy Advocate at Health Access California.

Valdez-Singh's political science degree from California State University, Bakersfield and Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California make her well-equipped for this role. It is worth noting that this position does not require Senate confirmation and Valdez-Singh will receive a compensation of $141,732. She is a member of the Democratic party.

Another significant appointment was that of Patrick Espinoza to the California Veterinary Medical Board. Espinoza has been serving as Chief Deputy District Attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney's Office since 2021. He has been associated with this office since 1995, holding various positions such as Division Chief, Team Leader, and Deputy District Attorney.

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Espinoza's Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Stanford University and Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law make him a highly qualified candidate for this position. He is also a member of several professional associations such as the San Diego County Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers Association, and the California District Attorneys Association. His compensation for this role will be $100 per diem and he is also a member of the Democratic party.

Abbie Rosenberg, a resident of Watsonville, has been appointed to the Respiratory Care Board of California. Rosenberg has been a Respiratory Care Practitioner with Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center since 2000 and is also the owner of Abbie & Company LLC. She brings with her a wealth of experience in this field, having previously worked at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

Rosenberg's membership in professional organizations such as the California Society for Respiratory Care and the American Association for Respiratory Care make her a valuable addition to this board. She will receive a compensation of $100 per diem for this role and is also a member of the Democratic party.

Clifford Waldeck, from Mill Valley, has been appointed to the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Waldeck's diverse background includes working as a Substitute Teacher for Marin County School Districts since 2021 and serving as Bay Area Business Development Lead with Indoff Inc. since 2017.

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Waldeck's extensive experience in business development and community outreach make him well-suited for this role. He is also actively involved in his community, serving on the Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors and the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Steering Committee. Waldeck holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley. He will receive a compensation of $100 per diem for this position and is a member of the Democratic party.

Lastly, Martin Armstrong from San Diego has been appointed to the California Landscape Architects Technical Committee. Armstrong brings with him over two decades of experience in landscape architecture, having worked at various firms such as GroundLevel Landscape Architecture, Mark Thomas Co., Kimley-Horn Associates, and dig:designitGREEN LLC.

Armstrong's Bachelor of Arts degree in Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic State University makes him highly qualified for this role. He is also a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Armstrong will receive a compensation of $100 per diem for this position and is a member of the Democratic party.

These appointments by Governor Newsom reflect his commitment to selecting highly qualified individuals to serve in key positions within the state government. With their diverse backgrounds and experiences, these appointees are expected to bring fresh perspectives and contribute towards the betterment of California.

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