@asmchrisward
Representing CA’s 78th Assembly Dist. (San Diego, El Cajon). Chair of Arts, Entm’t, Sports & Tourism. Chair of @calgbtq.bsky.social. 🏳️🌈🇺🇸 Cmt Policy: http://bit.ly/3IlaBPJ Website: https://a78.asmdc.org
she has spent more than 30 years working in child welfare, with a deep commitment to supporting children and families—from connecting directly with youth through her “Lunches with the CEO” to leading the organization’s daily work. Stay tuned for more honorees throughout the month!
As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, I’m proud to recognize one of my honorees, Tonya Torosian, a dedicated leader serving the 78th District and the greater San Diego region. As CEO of Promises2Kids —
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This March, you’re in luck 🍀 — #AD78’s calendar is packed! From the stars in the sky ✨ to the art on our streets 🎨, there’s something for everyone this month.
Here are a few local highlights you won’t want to miss!
It is designed to assist with a down payment and closing costs for first-generation and first-time homebuyers. Be sure to apply before the deadline of Monday, March 16 at 5pm and check out calhfa.ca.gov for eligibility and lender details!
Here in California, the price of a home has rapidly outpaced the ability of many first-time homebuyers to get into the market. That is why I’m excited to share a wonderful opportunity with the CalHFA Dream for All Program —
Her commitment to patient-centered and community-based medicine is shown whether you enter her clinic or meet her out in the district. She is a woman working to serve all those in need.
As the Medical Director and Co-Owner of IWC Primary Clinic, Dr. Afflalo has served as a family medicine physician for over 25 years, and out in the community she has been leading monthly health fairs at the Jackie Robinson YMCA —
To close out Black History Month this year, I want to share my final honoree - Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, physician in the San Diego region directly serving the community both in her clinic and outside it.
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an educational program for middle school students, to mentoring Gregory Porter at SDSU and later serving as associate producer and arranger on Porter’s Grammy Award-winning album, Kamau’s deep knowledge of music history and enduring love for the arts are evident in everything he does.
After transitioning from touring to academia, he joined the University of California San Diego’s Music Department as a teaching professor, where he has helped countless students refine their craft. From serving as musical director for Blues Schoolhouse —
To celebrate Black History Month, I’m proud to uplift a community member in the 78th Assembly District who continues to shape and educate others through arts and culture. Kamau Kenyatta is an educator, producer, and musician with a lifelong career in the music industry.
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The San Diego LGBT Center to connect with residents and share information about our upcoming Senior Resources & Scam Stoppers Webinar on February 17.
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Love spreading joy and cheer to our senior community. I a topped by St. Paul’s Manor to drop off roses for their Annual Valentine’s Day Celebration. Afterward, I visited the North Park Senior Apartments, where I partnered with —
and Department of Insurance about issues directly affecting our constituency.
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My office is hosting a virtual Senior Resources & Scam Stoppers webinar, Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30 pm. The webinar will feature presentations from the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, Contractor’s State License Board —
important conversations for me to take back up to Sacramento!
Happy to be back down in the District to host my Annual Jewish Roundtable. It was a lovely day in Del Cerro at Temple Emanu-El to discuss and hear about the San Diego Jewish community’s key priorities. It was great getting to see so many familiar faces come together and have these —
Sip and Savor local flavors ☕️ and music up in Miramar at Alesmith Brewing, or ring in 100 years at the San Diego Museum of Art's Centennial Celebration 🎉
Happy February #AD78! Only two months into the year, and there is so much to celebrate. Get out to the Worldbeat Center to enjoy comics, art, and animation from creators of African Descent 🎨 Join in the Chinese New Year festivities at the House of China🧧
Her passion for public service and caring for the community is clear in all of her work. And I cannot wait to see where her dreams take her. Congratulations, EJ! 🎉 👏
Last week, EJ Jappi concluded her time as an intern in my office. She has been a fierce advocate for renters and housing affordability while her background as an organizer has been extremely valuable for my office.
so that I can support workforce and make early education accessible to everyone.
Last week, I joined the Children First Collective and local community organizations at SAY San Diego for a roundtable on the future of childcare. Input from our childcare advocates is vital to informing my work in Sacramento —
I was honored to kick-off the day by highlighting how valuable San Diego voices are in this process considering the arts as a cornerstone of our local economy.
The California Arts Council is conducting a statewide tour for their creative economy workgroup to engage with local artists and creatives across California to hear their stories. All of this is in preparation for their strategic plan draft —
and the many bills we successfully passed this past year.
Kicked off my time back at home this weekend at Circulate San Diego’s Winter Membership Mixer. It was great to reconnect as we head into a new year. I’m grateful for the chance to share some of my policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session and to thank everyone for —
The All People’s Celebration, hosted by Alliance San Diego is one of the first events of the year that brings community together. This breakfast honors the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognizes those in our community who work everyday to build a better future.
Especially meaningful to do this alongside my son, passing on the importance of caring for our environment and leaving it better than we found it. 🌊💚
Up bright and early to join San Diego River Park Foundation’s annual kayak clean-up in the estuary east of Ocean Beach, following recent rains that pushed trash into the river. Volunteers came together to protect this vital habitat and the wildlife that calls it home —
