Mona Pasquil
Mona Pasquil | |
|---|---|
| 47th Lieutenant Governor of California | |
| Acting November 4, 2009 – April 27, 2010 | |
| Governor | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| Preceded by | John Garamendi |
| Succeeded by | Abel Maldonado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simeona Fortunata Pasquil April 3, 1962 Sacramento County, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Marymount College (BA) |
Mona Pasquil Rogers (born Simeona Fortunata Pasquil; April 3, 1962) is an American politician who served as the 47th and acting lieutenant governor of California from November 4, 2009 to April 27, 2010. Upon taking office, Pasquil Rogers became the first woman, Filipina, and person of Pacific Islander heritage to hold the role.
During her career, Pasquil Rogers has served in a variety of political roles, including as political director of John Kerry 2004 presidential campaign, and as appointments secretary under governor Jerry Brown.
In 2019, Pasquil Rogers was hired by Facebook as head of public policy for California. Pasquil Rogers was appointed to the California State Personnel Board in 2019, and in 2021 was elected to serve as the board's vice president.