State Leaders to Address California Ethnic Media
Ethnic Media Services and CA Black Media are excited to announce the Speakers for the California Ethnic Media Symposium Expo and Awards on August 31. Top leaders from State Agencies will discuss California’s most pressing issues with 150+ ethnic media outlets, journalists and CBOs. Panel discussions will cover healthcare, transportation, extreme weather, hate crimes and other issues as well as how to communicate these priorities to California’s increasingly diverse communities.
This is the first-ever convening of ethnic media and state decision makers and communication specialists in Sacramento. The goal is to explore new strategies for leveraging ethnic media’s power to amplify the communication priorities of the state and to share plans for ensuring that all communities are informed and connected to the process.
State leaders confirmed as speakers (not complete list):
Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.
Secretary Amy Tong, Government Operations
Secretary Toks Omishakin, Department of Transportation
Maricela Rodriguez, Sr Advisor for Civic Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Office of the Governor
Michelle Baass, Director, Department of Health Care Services
Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging
Becky Monroe, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, California Civil Rights Department
Marcela Ruiz, Director, Office of Equity, California Department of Social Services
US Census Director Robert N. Santos will open the conference with a luncheon address on the power of ethnic media.
The California Ethnic Media Symposium, Expo & Awards is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the diverse and vibrant ethnic media landscape of California. Taking place on Thursday Aug. 31, 2023 at 11 am, this in-person event will be held at the Kimpton-Sawyer Hotel at 500 J St. in downtown Sacramento.
