Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.28.26

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

Monica Revel, of West Hollywood, has been appointed to the California Veterinary Medical Board. Revel has been a Research Veterinarian at AAV Gene Therapy for Canine Hemophilia since 2023. She has been Practice Owner and Medical Doctor at West Hollywood Animal Hospital since 2012. Revel was a Locum Veterinarian at Relief Veterinarian from 2010 to 2012. She was a Veterinarian at TLC Pet Medical Center from 2007 to 2010. Revel was a Veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospitals from 2004 to 2007. She is member of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Committee. Revel earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandeis University. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Revel is a Democrat.

Lusero Arias, of Hayward, has been appointed to the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Arias has been Victims Services Division Manager at the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office since 2026. She held multiple positions at La Casa de las Madres from 2014 to 2026, including Executive Director and Director of Human Resources and Operations. Arias was Human Resources and Payroll Manager at Arteaga Brothers Inc. from 2011 to 2014. She was Senior Personal Financial Representative at Washington Mutual Bank from 2008 to 2009. Arias is a member of the San Francisco Women’s Housing Coalition, the San Francisco Family Violence Council, and the Society for Human Resource Management. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Arias is a Democrat.

Jeanette Horne, of Elk Grove, has been appointed to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Horne has been Founder and Managing Partner at G.U.C.I. Money, LLC since 2025. She has been Founder and Managing Partner at Shorelake Home Partners, LLC since 2023. Horne has been an Independent Insurance Agent since 2018. She was Sales and Operations Manager at Nala and Company from 2008 to 2014. Horne was Owner at Great Start Wellness from 2003 to 2009. She was Owner and Investor at Independent Real Estate Investor and Property Manager from 1998 to 2009. Horne held multiple positions at the Institute of Reading Development from 1997 to 2000, including Interim Director of Scheduling and Facilities and Assistant Director. She held multiple positions at the California State Automobile Association from 1996 to 1997, including Auto Claims Adjuster Team Leader and Auto Claims Adjuster. She is board member of Impact100 Greater Sacramento and member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Horne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Multicultural Studies from California State University, Sonoma. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Horne is a Democrat.

Nancy Hoque, of Pleasanton, has been appointed to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine. Hoque has been Director of Central Finance at Adobe Inc. since 2023, where she was Senior Manager of Sales Operations from 2019 to 2023. She was Principal Product Marketing Manager at Symantec from 2016 to 2019. Hoque was Founder at SIXTEENR from 2009 to 2016. She was Senior Sales Engineer at Motorola Solutions from 2008 to 2016. Hoque was a Long-Range RADAR Engineer at the Federal Aviation Administration in 2007. She was a Test Engineer at Nokia from 2004 to 2006. Hoque is member of Chief Executive Network. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University, San Diego, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Hoque is a Democrat.

Diparshi Mukherjee, of Walnut Creek, has been reappointed to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, where he has served since 2022. Mukherjee has been a Physician at Kaiser Permanente since 2004. He is member of the American Osteopathic Association. Mukherjee earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Mukherjee is a Republican.

Minna Yoon, of San Francisco, has been reappointed to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, where she has served since 2018. Yoon has been Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist at Bay Natural Medicine since 2008. She was Co-Founder at Perfect Friends Co., LLC from 2018 to 2021. She was a Naturopathic Doctor at Natural Medicine Works from 2007 to 2008. Yoon was a Naturopathic Doctor at Rehabilitation Medical Center from 2005 to 2009. She was a Naturopathic Doctor at Brannick Clinic of Natural Medicine from 2005 to 2007. Yoon is member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association. She earned a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University, a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Yoon is registered without party preference.