Governor Newsom Announces Appointments Across State Boards And Commissions
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of new state board and commission appointments, filling open seats across educational oversight, public health panels, nursing regulation, and environmental boards. The appointments, detailed in a gov.ca.gov release, span positions requiring Senate confirmation alongside per diem roles and uncompensated advisory posts. The Californer noted the roster includes professional backgrounds ranging from county health officers to veteran intensive care nurses.
Healthcare And Nursing Oversight Appointments
Mawata Kamara of Tracy joins the California Board of Registered Nursing. Kamara has been a charge registered nurse at San Leandro Hospital since 2022. Kamara brings extensive clinical experience across critical care and emergency units, having worked at Emanuel Medical Center and Washington Hospital. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Temple University and is a member of the California Nurses Association. The position does not require Senate confirmation and provides a $100 per diem.
In public health leadership, Candy Stockton-Joreteg of Eureka joins the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee. Since 2022, Stockton-Joreteg has held the role of county health officer within the Public Health Branch of the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University. The position carries no compensation and requires no Senate confirmation.
Kimberly Freeman of Sonora takes a seat on the Emergency Medical Services Commission. Freeman has been an emergency medical services director at Mountain Counties EMS Agency since 2023. Her appointment is uncompensated.
Environmental And Special Education Board Selections
Nichole Morgan of Sacramento joins the Advisory Commission on Special Education. Morgan has served as a member of the State Water Resources Control Board since 2021 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University, Sacramento. The advisory post requires no Senate confirmation and offers no financial compensation.
David Toston joins the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. Toston holds a Doctor of Education from the University of LaVerne. The appointment carries no compensation.
Rounding out the announcements, Marcia Rayford of Citrus Heights joins the Respiratory Care Board of California. Within the California Military Department, Rayford has worked as a public affairs specialist for the California State Guard’s Recruiting Command since 2025. The position pays $100 per diem and requires no Senate confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions About The State Appointments
Which newly appointed officials receive financial compensation?
Mawata Kamara and Marcia Rayford receive a $100 per diem for their respective board service on the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Respiratory Care Board of California.
Do any of these appointments require confirmation by the State Senate?
None of the newly announced appointments require Senate confirmation.
What are the political affiliations of the appointees?
Nichole Morgan, Mawata Kamara, Candy Stockton-Joreteg, David Toston, and Marcia Rayford are Democrats.