First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California, award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and mother of four.
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.
The Office of the First Partner works 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.
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.
For information about the California Partners Project, a 501(c)(4) organization, please visit: calpartnersproject.org. The California Partners Project is a nongovernmental organization, and its website is not an official government website.
Featured News & Updates
California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Announces Cities of Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, and Fresno Become First Cities to Sign Equal Pay Pledge
On Equal Pay Day, the six cities join over 100 existing California Equal Pay Pledge signatories SACRAMENTO – First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced that Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, and Fresno have signed the California...
TUESDAY: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Partners to Make California Equal Pay Pledge Announcement on National Equal Pay Day
SACRAMENTO COUNTY – On National Equal Pay Day, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will provide a major update on the California Equal Pay Pledge in Sacramento County. The First Partner will be joined by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Kimberly Ellis from the San Francisco...
GoFundMe and Classy Become Latest Companies to Sign Equal Pay Pledge Championed by California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom
The companies' signing brings the total number of Equal Pay Pledge signatories to 100 SACRAMENTO - California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced GoFundMe has signed the California Equal Pay Pledge - bringing the total number of signatories to 100....
First Partner Siebel Newsom Releases Report to Expand Access to Farm to School Across California
Planting the Seed outlines a path toward the expansion of equitable, resilient, and scalable farm to school programs in California Recommendations compiled by an advisory committee include support for proposed funding for the state’s farm to school grant program and...
California Signs Equal Pay Pledge, Highlights Investments and Actions to Advance Pay and Gender Equity
Led by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the California Equal Pay Pledge seeks to turn the nation’s strongest pay laws into the smallest pay gap For the first time in state history, California will establish a Chief Equity Officer to lead efforts to improve state...