First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom

First Partner of California, award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and mother of four

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California, an award-winning filmmaker, and an influential thought leader on gender equality. Through her California for ALL Kids campaign, she is championing initiatives to support children’s mental and physical health, as well as provide families with the tools to build a solid learning foundation. And through her California for ALL Women campaign she’s making strides to build economic equity, equal representation, and advance a family-first agenda.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom chose the title First Partner, as opposed to the traditional title of First Lady, to send a signal of inclusivity, recognizing that one day there will be a woman or LGBTQ+ Governor of California, and to elevate the importance of partnership and the need for, and benefits of, a caring, inclusive government.

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California for All Women

We are dedicated to furthering the cause of gender equity in California, and lifting up women and their families by ensuring that women can thrive both at work and at home.

California for All Kids

California For All Kids is about putting children on a path to a healthier future by focusing on their minds, bodies, and environments.

From Me to We

We work to create a culture of selflessness and community, a culture that values WE over me and taps into our common humanity through service and empathy.

California Partners Project

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom co-founded The California Partners Project, an organization focused on increasing women’s representation in leadership in California, and ensuring that our state’s media and technology industries are a force for good in the lives of all children.

The California Partners Project is a nongovernmental organization, and its website is not an official government website. For information about the California Partners Project, a 501(c)(4) organization.

First Partner’s Book Club

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First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom smiles at the camera in a video still, wearing a blue blazer. Bookshelves behind her display titles including

July 1st, 2026 | Instagram

First Partner's Book Club "Greatest Hits"

First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wearing a green blazer, sits at a table with three children, smiling and helping prepare food in a school kitchen setting. A poster titled

June, 27th 2026 | Instagram

3.5 Billion Universal School Meals

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June 25th, 2026 | Instagram

Meeting with Girl Scouts of California

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July 6th, 2026 | Instagram

1,000 Public Library Branches!

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Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Dolly Parton

Aug 25, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today and ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the passing of singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Dolly...

FREE MONEY FOR KIDS: Governor Newsom and First Partner celebrate one million families claim CalKIDS “baby bonds” accounts

Aug 21, 2026

News Launches the California Golden Start Challenge, a public-private partnership to boost kids’ savings What you need to know: California has reached a major milestone with one million CalKIDS accounts claimed — putting access to higher education and career training...

As school begins, California launches universal Transitional Kindergarten, free meals for EVERY student and historic supports for kids

Aug 19, 2026

News Universal TK saves each family nearly $14,000 every year3.5 billion free school meals served$4.7 billion invested in kids' mental health43% increase in TK–12 special education funding2.9 million students connected to CA-grown, nutritious school...

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