Mona Pasquil

Mona Pasquil
47th Lieutenant Governor of California
Acting
November 4, 2009 – April 27, 2010
GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger
Preceded byJohn Garamendi
Succeeded byAbel Maldonado
Personal details
Born
Simeona Fortunata Pasquil

(1962-04-03) April 3, 1962 (age 62)
Sacramento County, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationMarymount College (BA)

Mona Pasquil Rogers (born Simeona Fortunata Pasquil; April 3, 1962) is an American politician who served as the 47th and acting lieutenant governor of California from November 4, 2009 to April 27, 2010. Upon taking office, Pasquil Rogers became the first woman, Filipina, and person of Pacific Islander heritage to hold the role.[1]

During her career, Pasquil Rogers has served in a variety of political roles, including as political director of John Kerry 2004 presidential campaign, and as appointments secretary under governor Jerry Brown.[2]

In 2019, Pasquil Rogers was hired by Facebook as head of public policy for California.[3][4] Pasquil Rogers was appointed to the California State Personnel Board in 2019, and in 2021 was elected to serve as the board's vice president.[5]

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  3. ^ Meyer, Theodoric. "Former tax lobbyist goes to prison for filing false tax returns". POLITICO. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  4. ^ "Board of Directors". API Caucus Institute. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
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