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Ms. Bonnie Reiss was most recently the California Secretary of Education.
The Office of the Secretary of Education is the primary education advisor to the Governor and is committed to creating, promoting and supporting the Governor’s policies that ensure access to quality education for all Californians.
Since 2007, she has served as an advisor to Pegasus.
Previously, Ms. Reiss served as senior advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger from 2003 to 2007, where she advised the Governor on all major policy initiatives, including education, the environment and children's issues.
From 1994 to 2003, Ms. Reiss served as founding president of the Inner-City Games Foundation, later renamed After School All-Stars.
In 1988, she founded the Earth Communications Office where she led the effort to use media for public awareness campaigns of environmental issues until 1993.
Ms. Reiss experience includes careers as an entertainment lawyer, accountant, producer and writer from 1981 to 1988.
She was appointed to serve on the University of California Board Of Regents in 2007 for a twelve year term.
She serves on the board of directors for After School All-Stars and the Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women.
In 2007, Ms. Reiss received the William S.
White Lifetime Achievement Award from the U.S Department of Education for her advocacy in the area of public education and, in 2006; she received the Advocate of the Year Award from the University of California Student Association.
From 2004 to 2006, Ms. Reiss served on the California State Board of Education.
Anciens postes connus de Bonnie Reiss
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Pegasus Capital Advisors LP
Pegasus Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Pegasus Capital invests in companies located in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of sustainable infrastructure, ocean economy and health sectors. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 23/12/2010 |
| LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 24/03/2010 |
California State Board of Education
California State Board of Education General GovernmentGovernment State agency | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2006 |
The Earth Communications Office
The Earth Communications Office The Earth Communications Office, based in Encino, CA, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring collective action to rebalance the climate and create a just and vibrant future. Led by Bonnie Reiss, the organization utilizes groundbreaking science, inspiring storytelling, and an innovative approach to climate philanthropy to rapidly deploy resources to frontline leaders and organizations implementing on-the-ground climate solutions. The non-profit company's focus is on achieving the 1.5°C goal through three pillars of action: a just transition to 100% renewable energy, protection and restoration of half of the world's lands and oceans, and a shift to regenerative agriculture. The organization works to accelerate collective action and scale philanthropic capital to meet critical funding gaps in order to address the climate crisis. | Fondateur | - |
Inner-City Games Foundation | President | - |
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Pegasus Capital Advisors LP
Pegasus Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Pegasus Capital invests in companies located in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of sustainable infrastructure, ocean economy and health sectors. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Lighting Science Group Corp.
Lighting Science Group Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs and sells highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly lighting solutions | Electronic Technology |
California State Board of Education
California State Board of Education General GovernmentGovernment State agency | Government |
Inner-City Games Foundation | |
The Earth Communications Office
The Earth Communications Office The Earth Communications Office, based in Encino, CA, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring collective action to rebalance the climate and create a just and vibrant future. Led by Bonnie Reiss, the organization utilizes groundbreaking science, inspiring storytelling, and an innovative approach to climate philanthropy to rapidly deploy resources to frontline leaders and organizations implementing on-the-ground climate solutions. The non-profit company's focus is on achieving the 1.5°C goal through three pillars of action: a just transition to 100% renewable energy, protection and restoration of half of the world's lands and oceans, and a shift to regenerative agriculture. The organization works to accelerate collective action and scale philanthropic capital to meet critical funding gaps in order to address the climate crisis. |
















