Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a filmmaker, actress, and advocate known for her work in gender equality and social justice. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Siebel Newsom attended Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and a Master of Business Administration. Her early career included acting roles in television and film, but she soon shifted her focus toward documentary filmmaking to address critical societal issues.

In 2011, Siebel Newsom released her first documentary, "Miss Representation," which explores how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. The film was well-received and sparked a national conversation about media portrayals of women and girls. Following its success, she founded The Representation Project, a nonprofit organization that uses film and media as catalysts for cultural transformation.

Her subsequent documentaries, "The Mask You Live In," about how traditional masculinity can harm boys and men, and "The Great American Lie," highlighting economic inequality in the United States, further established her reputation as a prominent voice in gender and social justice advocacy.

Apart from her work in film, Siebel Newsom is also known for her role as the First Partner of California, a title she holds as the wife of Governor Gavin Newsom. In this capacity, she has championed several initiatives such as California for ALL Women, California for ALL Kids and #EqualPayCA, focused on early childhood education, family health, and gender equity. Her advocacy efforts have included promoting paid family leave, affordable childcare, and programs that support working families. In partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Siebel Newsom also successfully expanded access to nutritious and locally-sourced meals in schools by launching the state's first-ever farm to school grant program.

An internationally recognized speaker, Siebel Newsom has addressed audiences at institutions including The World Bank, TEDxWomen, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women’s Summit, Harvard University and The California Senate, among others. She has been honored with awards from organizations such as the Women's Media Center, Common Sense Media and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; been featured in media outlets such as ABC, NPR, Forbes and Vogue; and recognized for her work on Newsweek's list of "150 Fearless Women Who Shake the World," Fast Company’s “League of Extraordinary Women,” and San Francisco Business Times’ “Most Influential Women in Business.”

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