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This event is organized by Albert's List.

The event is online and FREE.

Attendees can attend from anywhere.

RSVP here:
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Join Albert Qian of Albert's List for an exclusive fireside chat with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma as we explore the state of California’s economy heading into 2026. With Treasurer Ma running for Lieutenant Governor, this is a rare opportunity to hear her perspective on the state’s economic priorities, emerging job opportunities, and the policies she plans to champion to strengthen the workforce.
This conversation will provide job seekers and professionals with actionable insights on how to navigate California’s evolving economic landscape and position themselves for success in sectors supported by state policy.
**Attendees will learn:**

* Key economic trends in California and what they mean for job growth in 2026.
* State programs, incentives, and initiatives that create opportunities for workers and small businesses.
* Sectors likely to expand due to state investments — including infrastructure, clean energy, tech, and healthcare.
* How policy decisions and budget priorities may influence hiring and workforce development.
* Practical strategies for aligning career planning with emerging state priorities.
* Treasurer Ma’s vision for California’s economy and workforce, and how job seekers can be best prepared to thrive.
* And more!

Discover an insightful look on the year ahead and how job seekers and businesses can thrive.

**About Fiona Ma, CPA**
Fiona Ma, CPA is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was first elected on November 6, 2018, with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history and reelected on November 8, 2022. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fourth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Presently, her office processes about $3 trillion in banking transactions a year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio that averages about $165 billion—a portion of which is beneficially owned by more than 2,300 local governments in California. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds and is trustee of billions of dollars of state indebtedness.

**About Albert Qian**
Albert Qian founded Albert's List in 2013, a career enrichment organization focused on helping working professionals gain skills in job search, AI, and side hustles so they can become indispensable and resilient. Today it reaches over 50,000 San Francisco Bay Areans and beyond, helping them stay relevant and competitive in their careers. While working at Albert's List, he has also worked in Silicon Valley companies where he markets consequential technologies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytics.

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