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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments – 1.29.2026

Okay, hear's a breakdown of the appointments, categorized for clarity. I'll include key information about each appointee: 1. Education & Workforce Development * Dr. Kimberly McDaniel (democrat): Appointed to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. * Current Role:…

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments – 1.29.2026

Okay, hear’s a breakdown of the appointments, categorized for clarity. I’ll include key information about each appointee:

1. Education & Workforce Development

* Dr. Kimberly McDaniel (democrat): Appointed to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
* Current Role: Chancellor, STRIVE University of Community Health (since 2025). Extensive experience in social work education and clinical practice.
* Compensation: $25 per diem.

2. Disability Services

* Sherry Johnson Alvarez (Democrat): Appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
* Current Role: Eligibility Social Worker, Los Angeles Department of Social Services (since 2005). Active in self-determination advocacy.
* Compensation: $100 per diem.

3. Health & Wellness

* Michael Sharp (Democrat): appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Wellbeing.
* Current Role: Interim Director of Coaching, Corte Madera FC; Consultant, Sharp Consulting; Teacher/Advisor, Marin county Day school. Background in sports management and education.
* Compensation: None.

4. Law Enforcement & Public Safety

* Brian Travis (Democrat): Appointed to The Private Security Disciplinary Review Committee (North).
* Current Role: Chief of Police – Director of Public Safety, Solano Community College District Department of Public Safety (as 2022). Extensive law enforcement and military background.
* Compensation: $100 per diem.

5. Government & Finance

* Michael Sweet (Democrat): Reappointed as Chair of the California Citizens Compensation Commission.
* Current Role: Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP (since 2012), specializing in financial restructuring and bankruptcy.
* Details: Served as Chair since 2023.

Common Threads:

* Party Affiliation: All appointees identified are Democrats.
* Senate Confirmation: none of these positions require Senate confirmation.
* Per Diem Compensation: Most positions offer per diem compensation, ranging from $25 to $100. One position is unpaid.
* Experience: All appointees have important experience in their respective fields.

is ther anything specific you’d like me to do with this information? For example, would you like me to:

* Compare the appointees based on their experience?
* focus on a particular area (e.g., education)?
* Summarize the overall trends in these appointments?

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