Introducing our 2024 Gala Keynote Speaker - California Attorney General Rob Bonta

For those of you attending our upcoming gala, you’re in for a treat. We’re honored to announce California Attorney General Rob Bonta as our keynote speaker. Join us for this special evening with the Golden State’s chief counsel in celebration of 49 years of service.

ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rob Bonta is the 34th Attorney General of California, the first person of Filipino descent, and the second Asian-American to occupy this position.  Attorney General Bonta’s passion for justice and fairness was instilled in him by his parents, who served on the frontlines of some of America’s most important social justice movements. Instilling in him the lessons they learned from the United Farm Workers and the civil rights movement.

Prior to his role as Attorney General, Bonta represented the East Bay region as a member of the California State Assembly for the 18th district from 2012 to 2021 and as a member of the Alameda City Council from 2010 to 2012.  He pursued law to fight for and strengthen consumer and worker protections and those who have been harmed by our justice system. He has led statewide fights to protect citizens from exploitation and racial profiling as well as furthering  the rights of immigrated families, renters, and working Californians.

Born in Quezon City, Philippines, Attorney General Bonta immigrated to California with his family as an infant. He is the son of a proud native Filipino mother and a father who taught him the value of public service to his community. He is married to Mia Bonta, and they are the proud parents of three children Reina, Iliana, and Andres.