Turning Advocacy into Action: The Ongoing Fight for Menopause Policy in California

Not long ago, menopause was barely mentioned in the State Capitol. This year it's a priority in California's budget.
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Not long ago, menopause was barely mentioned in the State Capitol. This year it's a priority in California's budget.
I would like to invite you to join me alongside the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Lafayette Partners in Education, and Orinda Network for Education for an empowering evening featuring three extraordinary speakers: Sneha Revanur — Stanford student, founder of Encode AI, and named the "Greta Thunberg of AI," Nikki Iyer - UC Berkeley student and Co-Chair of Design It For Us, and Kerry Gallagher — digital wellness expert and educator at ConnectSafely.org.
Learn about my key legislation to protect women and girls from online exploitation. Gain tools to confidently navigate today’s tech landscape—from AI deepfakes to misinformation. Come learn how to spot the risks, build real skills, and shape a digital future that works for us — not against us.
I would like to invite you to join me for a presentation by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation titled Protect Yourself from Scams.
Scams are everywhere these days — from phishing emails to fake investment opportunities. In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to spot the latest tricks scammers are using and what you can do to protect yourself and those around you. We’ll cover the most common types of scams, red flags to watch for, and simple, practical steps to help you stay safe in today’s digital world.
On site, we will have representatives from the various agencies and organizations, including:
Contra Costa Legal Services
Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse from the Office of the Attorney General
Additionally we will have materials from agencies such as:
Contractors State License Board
California Department of Insurance
I would like to invite you to join me alongside State Senator Jerry McNerney for a fireside chat on the future of artificial intelligence policy, moderated by Yolanda Fitzchenko. Together, we’ll explore how California can foster innovation while ensuring strong protections for consumers and children.
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I would like to invite you to join me and a panel of experts for an evening dedicated to the urgent issue of microplastics—tiny pollutants that pose a growing threat to both our environment and our health.

Join me for an important and timely discussion on teen mental health, the impact of technology, and how schools and parents can work together to support students.
Join me for a transformative evening featuring the screening of [M] Factor, a groundbreaking film that confronts the silent epidemic of menopause. Millions of American women face not only traumatic physical symptoms but also billions in lost wages, career setbacks, family disruptions, and emotional turmoil.
This January, my District Office staff, staff from Supervisor Carlson’s office, and the city of Walnut Creek will be hosting in-person office hours to assist you with any questions, concerns, or problems you may be having with any state agencies or Contra Costa County services.
If you have been struggling to get through to EDD, have any issues with your car registration, or need assistance with your Medi-Cal coverage, come join us at the Trinity Center!

I will be hosting a hybrid town hall to educate, bust myths, and start the conversation on menopause. Join me and experts from the UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and John Muir Health's Walnut Creek Medical Center in San Ramon on June 25 for this lively discussion.