I still ski hard.. Its not easy, being Gavin Newsoms girlfriend. Jennifer Lynn Siebel was born in San Francisco, to Kenneth F. Siebel Jr., an investment manager, and Judy Siebel (ne Fritzer), the co-founder of the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. "When I went into acting, my agent told me to lie about my age (I was 28) and take my Stanford MBA off of my resume," Newsom revealed. "(We) would love to work with her and support her efforts.". As Californias first partner, a term she prefers to the traditional first lady because it is gender neutral and could apply to the spouse of a future woman or LGBT governor, Siebel Newsom is marrying the activism shes done through her filmmaking with the governing agenda of her husband, a Democrat in his first term leading the nations most populous state. "The title of 'first partner' is a statement of Gavin's and my shared values," she revealed. I am simply a girl who means well, who wants to make movies and to do good things in the world., Contact Beth Ashley via e-mail at bashley@marinij.com, S.F. Newsom was only 6 years old at the time, while her sister was 8. Yet they're respectful of each other. Very interesting article giving insight into who Siebel Newsom is and why her interest in mental health. During her tenure as the wife of the governor, the role of first lady has been retitled first partner to be gender inclusive. . [28] In 2019, Siebel Newsom and her family moved to Fair Oaks, California. Oh, but we do. "Through my work with Conservation International, I learned how effective micro-enterprise opportunities are in providing long-term sustainability to indigenous communities. I wouldnt be with him if he werent.. To encourage children to get outside more, she spearheaded the California State Parks Adventure Pass, which gives free admission to all California fourth graders and their families at 19 state parks, and the California State Library Parks Pass, which provides free vehicle passes to state parks available for check-out with a library card. When Siebel Newsom was 6 years old, her older sister died in an accident, leaving her to navigate grief and emotional upheaval at a young age. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Newsom subsequently launched MissRepresentation.org, a social action campaign whose mission is to shift peoples consciousness, inspire individual and community action, and transform culture. Jennifer Siebel Newsom was born in San Francisco, California on 19th June, 1974. Jennifer Siebel Newsom's eye-opening experiences as an actor led her to become a filmmaker. I had to find myself again., After graduation she worked at a hospital in Quito, Ecuador, thinking she might become a Third World doctor. Gov. Thank you so much, Carolyn, for writing such a compelling and informative article. [16] The Representation Project's board members include Jan Yanehiro, Nathan Ballard, Susie McCormick, and Maureen Pelton. Newsom also played basketball and tennis while in high school, so it is perhaps no surprise that her athleticism helped her secure a spot at Stanford. She talked about growing up in Ross, playing sports at Branson School and Stanford, working in Africa, switching to an acting career and dealing with a family tragedy that shaped her life. Gavin Newsom's baby boy Hunter born", "Lt. And the chief causes for Siebel Newsom, a 45-year-old actress turned documentary filmmaker, are gender equality and societys treatment of women and families. The San Francisco native also discussed the shame many working mothers like her face. [2] She grew up in the suburb of Ross, California. "This is a public health emergency," she said. However, although Newsom had a safe home with hardworking parents, she did experience a childhood tragedy that still brings her to tears, as Marin Independent Journal revealed. The book-smart activist later returned to Stanford Business School to receive her MBA, per Marin Independent Journal. Siebel was 28 when she moved to West Hollywood. She knows firsthand, she said, what it feels. In fact, my son Hunter and I take a dance class together. She was a chief backer of the state's Farm to School grant program, a $60 million initiative to pay for school gardens, cooking classes and other projects to bring healthier, fresher food to schools and teach children where their food comes from. This story was originally published February 24, 2023, 5:00 AM. For 10 years, she was a reporter for The New York Times in New York, Washington, D.C., and Rome. The money will go toward a slew of programs, including: As first partner, Siebel Newsom has pushed for improved nutrition in schools, better access to the outdoors for children and other initiatives related to youth well-being. Community schools that offer social services to students and their families. When Siebel Newsom was 6 years old, her older sister died in an accident, leaving her to navigate grief and emotional upheaval at a young age. After graduating with honors from Stanford University and Stanfords Graduate School of Business, Jennifer worked in Africa and Latin America, helping women entrepreneurs create their own socially and environmentally responsible businesses. At 12, Siebel visited Kenya and Tanzania with her family, and thats when I realized I kind of grew up in a bubble a very beautiful, magical bubble. She worked in Africa when she was 18 and again after college. Jennifer Siebel Newsom shocked the world with a powerful essay she wrote for HuffPost in October 2017. "We need renewed economic and social mobility in this country," Newsom said of the film, per The Representation Project. [34] The jury was unable to reach a verdict on Newsom's accusation, and that of one of his other accusers, and a mistrial was declared on those charges. Credit: Jennifer Siebel Newsom / Facebook. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Gov. However, my main personal mental health interest is about stopping the criminal lack of meaningful treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The Mask You Live In, released in 2015, looks at how boys struggle with expectations around masculinity. She has appeared on such television shows as Life, Mad Men, Strong Medicine, and Numb3rs. During high school, she played varsity . Its that someone in her position is saying it, out loud and on such a big platform, that makes it a departure. Siebel Newsom's efforts are especially welcome after so many years of funding shortfalls in California for mental health services, said Loretta Whitson, director of the California Association of School Counselors. Not because all of this happened to her; many if not most women have multiple stories along these lines. This after defense attorney Mark Werksman called her just another bimbo who slept with Harvey Weinstein to get ahead.. And that was traumatic to lose your best friend and your sister. [13][14], Siebel Newsom's third film was The Great American Lie.[15]. . It is our fortune to have her involved in creating impactful child-related policy as a mother of young children, a good listener, and as someone who has the sensitive and critical eye of a filmmaker that worked on related topics of significance. She has the governors ear and you know she values the same things, Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez said of Siebel Newsoms work with the Legislative Womens Caucus. Her own experiences, as well as those of other parents, have helped shape her advocacy efforts. It easily passed as part of the state budget. She spent the next year one of the most enriching years of my life working for Conservation International in Washington, D.C., Latin America, Africa and Europe. First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom moderated a talk with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi . In 2012 Jennifer was also an Executive Producer of the Oscar-Nominated documentary, The Invisible War, which unveils the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. San Francisco International Film Festival, "Mayor Newsom, Jennifer Siebel engaged to be married - SFGate", "Jennifer L Siebel, Born 06/19/1974 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org", "Must Reads: Jennifer Siebel Newsom will be California's 'first partner.' Although Newsom's confidence may have taken a hit following the accident, she appears to be sure of herself these days, because she went on to say, "I am simply a girl who means well, who wants to make movies and to do good things in the world.". Jennifer Siebel Newsom, United States Actor. For the most part, Jennifer Siebel Newsom's childhood was stable. A good percentage of entertainment and tech that were putting out into the world is questionable in terms of the impact its having on our kids minds and hearts and well-being, she said. She knows firsthand, she said, what it feels like to be a child who's experienced loss and trauma, like so many California children have endured during the pandemic. "I had to learn to ground (them), and myself too. Siebel Newsom is also a mother of four who, like most parents, experienced the anguish of watching her children suffer through emotional distress during the pandemic. But for her, the topic transcends professional duties. Let us plant more school gardens! She has covered crime, local and state government, hospitals, social services, prisons and national politics. In the piece, the first partner of California revealed that she was one of Harvey Weinstein's many victims. State Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, an immigrant from El Salvador, said Siebel Newsom has worked to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. When I told my own mother that Id been raped, decades after the fact, she at first insisted that that couldnt be the case. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. got her into California's Stanford University, began working with Conservation International, explores the underrepresentation of women in influential roles, multiple sexual assault charges he faces in Los Angeles. Beyond the camera, Siebel Newsom has been a persistent, outspoken advocate in her husband's administration for students experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and other emotional hardships. If Gov. She intends to testify at his trial to seek some measure of justice for survivors and as part of her life's work to improve the lives of women.". Sarah Morris / Getty Images Jennifer Siebel Newsom, filmmaker and the wife of California Gov. When we ignore a womans cries of pain, Siebel Newsom said in the video, when we tell her she is to blame, that she asked for it, that this was just business as usual, when we insist that her memory is imperfect, that perhaps she was too ambitious, we dont just deny her experience, we deny her natural trauma response, which is at first to internally underplay all thats happened for survivals sake. She has had mini-roles in films like Somethings Got To Give with Jack Nicholson and larger parts on several TV dramas and in independent films like The Trouble With Romance, which premiered last month at the Cinequest in San Francisco. "She holds a vibrant vision for whole-child, whole-family, whole-community education systems that truly nurture all students so that they can thrive -- feeding their bodies with nutritious food, their minds with opportunities for deep inquiry, and their hearts with a sense of belonging, acceptance and love.". She is the director, writer, and producer of the film Miss Representation, which premiered in the documentary competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. High Stakes: Sports Betting in California, After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks, Washington avalanche: Body of 1 climber recovered; 2 others still buried in the snow, Road closures at Mt. Im very, very naive when it comes to the press, she says. The film interweaves stories from teenage girls with interviews with, among others, Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rosario Dawson, and Gloria Steinem discussing the media and its message regarding women. During high school, she played varsity basketball, soccer, and tennis. "She knows fully well that comprehensive mental health services in California schools have been inadequate. Her father was a founder of Conservation International. The documentary filmmaker and politician's wife spent years as an actress in Hollywood before linking up with California's top lawmaker. And, it all starts with the women." However, the jury found Weinstein guilty on three counts pertaining to a third accuser, an Italian model/actor. In December, the L.A. jury found Weinstein guilty on three counts forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object all of the same woman, identified as Jane Doe 1. Siebel Newsoms parents instilled a commitment to service, and she followed in her fathers footsteps by working with the nonprofit Conservation International in Latin America and Africa in between getting her bachelors degree and an MBA at Stanford University. I'm the mother of 3 young children - Montana, Hunter, and Brooklyn. Gavin Newsom was wrapping up a meeting with the president of El Salvador in April when his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, spoke up in fluent Spanish. While the governor's recent investment will add additional school counselors to the workforce, there will be an even greater need to access films and curriculum support material such as Siebel Newsom's documentary series," Whitson said. As for her romance with Mayor Newsom, which began with a blind date last October, she would only say: He is a wonderful man. Her testimony was the most dramatic and emotional so far in the three-week . Her 2019 documentary, "The Great American Lie," explores gender inequality on a systemic level. Their father, who had grown up poor in Illinois, had gone to the University of Wisconsin on an athletic scholarship, and he saw sports as the path to freedom., Siebel remains athletic. Siebel Newsom then widened her scope, focusing on how society treats men and boys with her film The Mask You Live In and exploring how gender values influence the U.S. economy in The Great American Lie, which premiered this year. The California governor's friend, Stanlee Gatti, spoke to SFGate about the chemistry between Jennifer and Gavin. The pace of her life is hectic I only sleep six hours a night and since October it has included almost weekly visits to San Francisco to be with Newsom. Inspired by the pregnancy that produced her first child, a girl, Siebel Newsom decided to go behind the camera to make her first documentary Miss Representation, which examines Hollywoods fixation on womens looks. California first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom said on Monday that former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's trial in which jurors deadlocked on Newsom's allegations of sexual assault but found him guilty of other charges showed society has "work to do.". [17][18][19] In 2021, The Sacramento Bee revealed that from 2011 to 2018, Siebel Newsom earned $2.3 million from her film work through her nonprofit organization, which had received $800,000 in donations from companies with business before California's government as her husband Gavin Newsom's political career ascended, and continued to draw her salary after he became governor. [1] The couple announced their engagement in January 2008. One of her solutions to these challenges is to get young people outside more, and to eat more-nutritious food. I'm an avid outdoors, play all sports, I love to dance. In conjunction with a group she founded, California Partners Project, she used the information to create toolkits for families, schools and others to help children overcome technology addiction. Gavin Newsom, is among the accusers of Harvey Weinstein who will . Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). [33] Weinstein's attorney claims what took place was consensual, transactional sex. My name is Jennifer Siebel Newsom. [20] A subsequent investigation by Open The Books, a government transparency organization, found the Representation Project was out of compliance with California charity registration requirements which disclose fundraising activity. Her older sister Stacy died in a golf cart accident in 1981. I still ski hard.". Her Spanish now allows her to communicate with millions of Californians in a way that her husband cant. She's produced four award-winning documentaries focused on mental health, equity, gender and related topics, starting in 2011 with "Miss Representation" about how depictions of women are too often focused on beauty and sexuality, and the impact on young people. mayors girlfriend offers glimpse into her, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), S.F. Very inspiring seeing the work and dedication Siebel Newsom has done for youth mental health. She was a chief backer of the states Farm to School grant program, a $60 million initiative to pay for school gardens, cooking classes and other projects to bring healthier, fresher food to schools and teach children where their food comes from. We have discussions that Im not always interested in having, but Im always listening to (my dads) perspective and hoping hes listening to mine, she said. Her interest in acting segued into establishment of her own production company, Girls Club Entertainment, where she has developed a number of film projects, including one on gang warfare in South Central Los Angeles, and a documentary celebrating women heroes. But in the video the first partner posted after his Thursday sentencing, she said some really important things. A one-stop online hub for youth mental health services that includes hotlines, videos and tips for parents. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has spent decades spotlighting, examining and uplifting the mental well-being of young people. As a parent, theres nothing worse than seeing your child in pain and feeling powerless to help.. The couple said their vows just months after their engagement on a ranch in Montana, per SFGate. The mom of four reminisced on her college years while speaking to Marin Independent Journal. Victims, she said, often find lifesaving protection in initially telling even themselves that nothing terrible has happened. Through her California for ALL Kids campaign, she is championing initiatives to support children's mental and physical health, as well as provide families with the tools to build a solid learning foundation. Hes a visionary. I'm married to California Lt. When Siebel Newsom was 6, her older sister died in a golf cart accident, which she said fostered a sense of guilt and a need to help people because I couldnt help her.. But our bodies do not lie. As an adult who has young siblings who have suffered their entire lives with mental health, it's wonderful to know that more attention is being paid to our youth and their needs. "As Gavin introduced me to various women in politics, I saw a complete disconnect between these powerful women in the real world and how the media portrayed powerful women," the movie maker explained. The activist. Her three younger sisters were athletes, too: Melissa, Jessica and Brooke, who later played tennis at Duke. She holds a vibrant vision for whole-child, whole-family, whole-community education systems that truly nurture all students so that they can thrive feeding their bodies with nutritious food, their minds with opportunities for deep inquiry, and their hearts with a sense of belonging, acceptance and love.. Jennifer lived a life of privilege, grounded in a family ethos that wanted to improve the world and save the environment. Newsom's production company, Girls Club Entertainment, allows her to produce these gender inequality-focused projects. [1] Jennifer and Gavin wed in July of the same year at her parents' ranch in Stevensville, Montana. 4 in the Harvey Weinstein trial. Gavin Newsom, testified against Harvey Weinstein on Monday in Los Angeles, becoming the fourth woman to accuse the fallen Miramax magnate of . Her older sister Stacy died in a golf cart accident in 1981. Is the second of five daughters, though the eldest surviving one. Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California, an award-winning filmmaker, and an influential thought leader on gender equality. "It's a demonstration of our commitment to gender equity and inclusivity values that go to the heart of our 21st century partnership and who we are as a state." Prior to registering as an independent voter, she accidentally registered with the far-right American Independent Party, before correcting her party to "decline to state". So we knew we had to address that in a holistic way.". "The Mask You Live In," released in 2015, looks at how boys struggle with expectations around masculinity. The story roused a firestorm among Newsom followers, and Siebel added fuel to the flames with subsequent comments on a blog saying Rippey-Tourk had a checkered history and was bad news., Gun-shy, Siebel says she has promised Newsom not to discuss him in the press, but her emotions spill over: He makes me happy. The former actor went on to explain that she hopes other spouses of elected officials are inspired to take on the title of first partner. "I tried to be two people, be perfect, because I didn't feel like I was enough," she said. I had to learn to ground (them), and myself too. There - dismayed by the way women were presented in front of the camera - she realized she needed to do more work behind the camera. Alex Tourk is a nice man and it saddens me that his wife did that to him. Rippey-Tourk is the wife of Alex Tourk, Newsoms campaign manager, who has since resigned. . I'm a social justice documentary filmmaker, and an advocate for women, girls, and their families. Shes produced four award-winning documentaries focused on mental health, equity, gender and related topics, starting in 2011 with Miss Representation about how depictions of women are too often focused on beauty and sexuality, and the impact on young people. The film examines how the media has underrepresented women in positions of power. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. In 2002, Siebel Newsom moved to Hollywood, where she concentrated on building her acting career. "This is the first nonprofit organization that I worked for during my teen/college years, so it was truly formative of my passions for international justice and all of the environmental issues that I care about," she revealed. She heard repeatedly about childrens technology addiction young people who rarely left their rooms because they were glued to their phones, or spent countless hours a day gaming, or were consumed by social media, or had completely disengaged from their families and friends. "I actually think they were made for one another," he said. Gavin Newsom, will be testifying against Harvey Weinstein in his second sexual assault trial that began this week in Los Angeles. I dont have to say things anymore - hes been listening for a long time, Siebel Newsom said of her husband of 11 years. In an interview with the Independent Journal, Siebel tried to downplay the gossip and paint a fuller picture of herself. "Considering what's going on in the country and the world, it's critical that California succeeds right now.
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