From Me to We

The Office of the First Partner is dedicated to elevating the value of service and creating a community where the health and well-being of all of us is as important, if not more important, than our individual success. It is more important than ever that we begin to create a culture of selflessness and community, a culture that values WE over me. Learn more below.

California Volunteers

The First Partner serves as Honorary Chair of the California Volunteers Commission. The California Volunteers Commission supports California Volunteers, which is tasked with uniting Californians in service and empowering them to take action in their communities.

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California Hall of Fame

Established in 2006, the California Hall of Fame honors the trailblazers of California who used their talents and platform to make a difference in their communities. From activists to entrepreneurs, athletes, and authors, these Californians exemplify the innovative and diverse spirit of California – the spirit of #metoWE.

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#MetoWE online!

Acts of #metoWE are happening all around us, and we’re using our platform to highlight these stories and encourage more people to join in. Check out some of the amazing ways people are uplifting their communities, and tag #metoWE online to highlight even more inspiring stories.

#MetoWE gallery

Governor Gavin Newsom, wearing a black suit with a periwinkle tie, sitting with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, who is wearing a green floral pattern blouse and green leather skirt. The two sit behind a cellphone propped by a tripod, smiling as they prepare to take a photo.

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wearing casual clothing, standing next to two men, one dressed casually and the other in military uniform in front of a Sacramento Food Bank sign. They are all wearing blue latex gloves and listening to instructions provided by someone behind the camera.

A blonde, light-skinned woman and a grey-haired, light-skinned man stand on the steps of a home that is painted light green with red window frames, both wearing masks. They are facing the front door, and are greeted by a grey-haired, light-skinned woman with glasses. The woman is gesturing an air kiss from the front door.

Governor Gavin Newsom, wearing a dark blue checkered suit, drapes a medal around the neck of an older man with darker skin, who is wearing a black suit. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is clapping in celebration behind Governor Newsom.

he First Partner, a blonde, light-skinned woman, stands with hands on her hips in front of six men in the parking lot of a Raley's grocery store. In front, there are two grocery carts filled with plastic shopping bags of food. Everyone is wearing a face mask.

A diverse group of people stand side by side in front of the California Hall of Fame exhibit, with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Governor Gavin Newsom standing in the middle. Behind the group are photos and plaques highlighting important figures in Californian history. Pictured are Guy Johnson representing Dr. Maya Angelou; RuPaul Charles; Brandi Chastain; Fred Córdova representing Dr. France A. Córdova; Tony Hawk; First Partner Siebel Newsom; Gov. Gavin Newsom; Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston; Rev. James M. Lawson Jr.; George Lopez; Wolfgang Puck; Helen M. Turley at the 2019 California Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in Sacramento, California.

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