As a member of the Governor Gavin Newsom’s Cabinet, Josh Fryday leads California Volunteers and the newly created Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement.  Since appointed, California Volunteers has created the largest service force in the country—including the nation’s first statewide California Climate Action Corps, College Corps, and Youth Service Corps.

Fryday is the former Mayor of Novato, his hometown. He also served as President of Golden State Opportunity and as Chief Operating Officer for NextGen Climate. Fryday served as an Officer in the United States Navy as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Talks

• Session Topic A: Youth, Civic Engagement, and Environmental Action