One of her solutions to these challenges is to get young people outside more, and to eat more-nutritious food. The California governor's friend, Stanlee Gatti, spoke to SFGate about the chemistry between Jennifer and Gavin. This is a public health emergency, she said. Newsom is one of the women who will testify against him in court. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and actor who is married to California Gov. Siebel Newsoms parents instilled a commitment to service, and she followed in her fathers footsteps by working with the nonprofit Conservation International in Latin America and Africa in between getting her bachelors degree and an MBA at Stanford University. That background, she says, helps her empathize with a range of people, including conservatives featured in her films. Streamlined Medi-Cal coverage for young people to receive free mental health services. Her father was an investment manager, and her mother is a co-founder of the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. They do. [21], In the early 2000s, Siebel Newsom dated actor George Clooney. And all it took was decades of pain for dozens of women, more than 90 of whom have accused him. No, Jennifer is not related to tech entrepreneur and billionaire Tom Siebel. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We welcome your comments. Her own experiences, as well as those of other parents, have helped shape her advocacy efforts. And that was traumatic to lose your best friend and your sister. For 10 years, she was a reporter for The New York Times in New York, Washington, D.C., and Rome. Alex Tourk is a nice man and it saddens me that his wife did that to him. Rippey-Tourk is the wife of Alex Tourk, Newsoms campaign manager, who has since resigned. The San Francisco native also discussed the shame many working mothers like her face. . But what Harvey Weinstein did to me was the worst, she said. Inspired by the pregnancy that produced her first child, a girl, Siebel Newsom decided to go behind the camera to make her first documentary Miss Representation, which examines Hollywoods fixation on womens looks. Although Newsom's confidence may have taken a hit following the accident, she appears to be sure of herself these days, because she went on to say, "I am simply a girl who means well, who wants to make movies and to do good things in the world.". In conjunction with a group she founded, California Partners Project, she used the information to create toolkits for families, schools and others to help children overcome technology addiction. As Siebel Newsom says, we have so much more work to do. I think we went to therapy once (after my sister died), and then it was like, move on, everythings fine, were just going to pretend like nothing happened, she said in a recent interview with EdSource, her eyes filling with tears. As a two-hour interview moves to a close, Siebel tries to explain why she is driven to "give back." On a family vacation in Hawaii when she was 6, her sister Stacey, 8, was killed in an. Newsoms wife couldnt convince Weinstein jury, what happens to ordinary women? [20] While the practice is allowed by California law, outside ethics experts expressed concerns about conflicts of interest; a spokesperson for The Representation Project said Siebel Newsom had not overseen fundraising since 2015. She spent a high school summer working in the rain forests of Costa Rica. 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Newsom subsequently launched MissRepresentation.org, a social action campaign whose mission is to shift peoples consciousness, inspire individual and community action, and transform culture. "I'm always going be the person to say that the elephant in the room is technology addiction and social media addiction and everything that comes with that," she told EdSource. . "I tried to be two people, be perfect, because I didn't feel like I was enough," she said. Is the second of five daughters, though the eldest surviving one. "Not all that shocking because very similar things happened to me." Great article; provides good insights into the motivations of CAs first partner. Hes a visionary. "I didn't do either but my confidence was really shaken as I realized that everything I had worked for and done in my life had no value in that town. [11] On February 10, 2011, Oprah Winfrey announced that she had acquired the film for the OWN Documentary Film Club. Beyond the camera, Siebel Newsom has been a persistent, outspoken advocate in her husbands administration for students experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and other emotional hardships. Both Newsoms say they constantly discuss their political priorities. The film interweaves stories from teenage girls with interviews with, among others, Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rosario Dawson, and Gloria Steinem discussing the media and its message regarding women. "As Gavin introduced me to various women in politics, I saw a complete disconnect between these powerful women in the real world and how the media portrayed powerful women," the movie maker explained. [30], Siebel Newsom was registered as a Republican until 2008, before re-registering as No Party Preference. The Newsoms have four children. In 2021, Siebel Newsom toured the state listening to parents' frustrations and challenges during the pandemic, gathering ideas for what could help families cope with school closures, quarantines, loss of loved ones and other hardships. I'm married to California Lt. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011, followed by her launch of The Representation Project nonprofit group that writes curricula about gender in media. But Sanchez Ceren didnt seem fazed and gave a lengthy answer about progress and work that remains. Since her husbands inauguration, Siebel Newsom has launched a campaign pushing California companies to pay workers equally and urged her husband to expand paid family leave. Although Newsom didn't reach celebrity status, she did snag roles in projects like "Life," "Numb3rs," and "Presidio Med," per IMDb. Victims of sexual violence have one hell of an ally in the newly unshackled Jennifer Siebel Newsom, feminist documentary filmmaker and wife of California Gov. Inside, I have fallen apart. [12], Siebel Newsom raised $101,111 on Kickstarter to fund the production of her second film The Mask You Live In, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. "We are so grateful for the support of both her and the governor's office in acknowledging the vital role this plays in student success, in school and in life. Community schools that offer social services to students and their families. Newsom's production company, Girls Club Entertainment, allows her to produce these gender inequality-focused projects. I really grew up thinking Reagan was the end-all, be-all and then when I started delving into research around his policies and saw the outcomes, I realized that I didnt associate with those policies and didnt think those were the smartest, she said. My name is Jennifer Siebel Newsom. She is the director, writer, and producer of the film Miss Representation, which premiered in the documentary competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. As previously mentioned. During high school, she played varsity basketball, soccer, and tennis. That talk with her book club led Siebel Newsom to bring a host of other topics to her husbands attention, keeping him up long past midnight. In 2002, Siebel Newsom moved to Hollywood, where she concentrated on building her acting career. Jennifer Siebel Newsom posted the video Thursday to Instagram, after Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison on three charges of rape and sexual assault - all of the same woman . "When I went into acting, my agent told me to lie about my age (I was 28) and take my Stanford MBA off of my resume," Newsom revealed. "As we can see from her documentary work, she is keenly aware and informed of these critical issues we face as a society," Cranston said. referring to herself as a repeat trauma survivor who'd felt responsible for her sister's accidental death in a golf cart accident when she was only 6, then had been . The documentary filmmaker and politician's wife spent years as an actress in Hollywood before linking up with California's top lawmaker. I tried all sorts of therapies, trying to make sense of it all, trying to heal the physical manifestations of trauma. 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Newsom began working with Conservation Internationalafter receiving her undergraduate degree, and her volunteer work allowed her to travel the world. got her into California's Stanford University, began working with Conservation International, explores the underrepresentation of women in influential roles, multiple sexual assault charges he faces in Los Angeles. Jennifer Siebel Newsom's eye-opening experiences as an actor led her to become a filmmaker. ", Darling-Hammond said that Siebel Newsom"cares about the state's 6 million children with the same sense of concern and compassion she holds for her own four.". [29], Her sister, Melissa Siebel, is married to Joshua Irwing Schiller, son of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP co-founder Jonathan Schiller. But she went even further in Thursday's video, referring to herself as a repeat trauma survivor who'd felt responsible for her sister's accidental death in a golf cart accident when she was. It became more hectic in March, when for an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Siebel blamed Ruby Rippey-Tourk for her much-publicized affair with Newsom. As a parent, there's nothing worse than seeing your child in pain and feeling powerless to help.". But she went even further in Thursdays video, referring to herself as a repeat trauma survivor whod felt responsible for her sisters accidental death in a golf cart accident when she was only 6, then had been sexually assaulted by a high school classmate and by the trusted coach of her national soccer team. Gavin Newsom, is the first partner of California. To get more reports like this one, click here to sign up for EdSources no-cost daily email on latest developments in education. After completing her education, Siebel Newsom traveled to Africa, Latin America, and Europe on assignments with Conservation International, a global environmental coalition.[7]. Not because all of this happened to her; many if not most women have multiple stories along these lines. Gavin Newsom, is among the accusers of Harvey Weinstein who will . She spent the next year one of the most enriching years of my life working for Conservation International in Washington, D.C., Latin America, Africa and Europe. She opened up about how she views motherhood as a gender equality activist in an essay she wrote for Glamour in 2019. Newsom's college years may have been overwhelming in part because of an injury she sustained while playing for the junior national soccer team in high school. [24][25][26][27], In 2011, Siebel Newsom and her family moved from San Francisco to Ross, where she had grown up. Click here for EdSource's Comments Policy. Jennifer Siebel Newsom shocked the world with a powerful essay she wrote for HuffPost in October 2017. The mother of four went on to reveal that the accident shaped her into who she is today. "Throughout the trial, Weinstein's lawyers used sexism, misogyny, and . State Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, an immigrant from El Salvador, said Siebel Newsom has worked to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. And the chief causes for Siebel Newsom, a 45-year-old actress turned documentary filmmaker, are gender equality and societys treatment of women and families. She even graduated with honors. Siebel Newsoms efforts are especially welcome after so many years of funding shortfalls in California for mental health services, said Loretta Whitson, director of the California Association of School Counselors. As Californias first partner, a term she prefers to the traditional first lady because it is gender neutral and could apply to the spouse of a future woman or LGBT governor, Siebel Newsom is marrying the activism shes done through her filmmaking with the governing agenda of her husband, a Democrat in his first term leading the nations most populous state. Then, when a victim later comes to terms with whats happened, we say that version of events must be a lie. Why is this extraordinary? The mom revealed that gender roles affect her relationship with Gavin and their parenting responsibilities. "I had to find myself again." Her lawyer, Beth Fegan, told CNN, "Like many other women, my client was sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein at a purported business meeting that turned out to be a trap. She has appeared on such television shows as Life, Mad Men, Strong Medicine, and Numb3rs. Then she enrolled at Stanford Business School, in part to satisfy a personal yen for entrepreneurship, but also to please her family, a pattern for much of my life.. We break women by ignoring the very real ramifications of sexual assault and violence against them. Credit: Jennifer Siebel Newsom / Facebook. "We had so much in common, we were blown away from our love for Africa to our interests in political issues to art and the wine business and college sports," she revealed. Its that someone in her position is saying it, out loud and on such a big platform, that makes it a departure. "This is a public health emergency," she said. Is the second of five daughters, though the eldest surviving one. For the most part, Jennifer Siebel Newsom's childhood was stable. She knows firsthand, she said, what it feels like to be a child who's experienced loss and trauma, like so many California children have endured during the pandemic. Siebel Newsom went on to college, earning an MBA, and then worked in Hollywood for a few years before turning her skills to documentary filmmaking. She talked about growing up in Ross, playing sports at Branson School and Stanford, working in Africa, switching to an acting career and dealing with a family tragedy that shaped her life. To improve her skills at public speaking, she began taking classes at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Her three younger sisters were athletes, too: Melissa, Jessica and Brooke, who later played tennis at Duke. Gavin Newsom's baby boy Hunter born", "Lt. She intends to testify at his trial to seek some measure of justice for survivors and as part of her life's work to improve the lives of women.". It really helped, she told a recent conference of counselors and school administrators in Napa. Thursdays sentencing means that whatever comes of Weinsteins appeal in New York, where hes currently serving 23 years, the Oscar-winning rapist will almost certainly spend the rest of his life watching that awards ceremony from behind bars. She co-founded The Representation Project, an organization which works to end gender stereotypes. Before Jennifer Siebel Newsom was the first partner of California, she had a fling with George Clooney. Jennifer was born on June 19, 1974, to Judy and Ken Siebel in San Francisco, California. When Siebel Newsom was 6, her older sister died in a golf cart accident, which she said fostered a sense of guilt and a need "to help people because I couldn't help her." Siebel Newsom said. Siebel Newsom's efforts are especially welcome after so many years of funding shortfalls in California for mental health services, said Loretta Whitson, director of the California Association of School Counselors. When she was six, her older sister Stacy died at age eight from a golf cart accident. Amy Cranston, executive director of the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California, said Siebel Newsoms advocacy has helped draw attention to the youth mental health crisis and promote wellness in schools. He held traditional views of family, with him as the breadwinner and his wife maintaining the home and caring for five daughters. Newsom, who doesnt speak the language, learned what she had asked through a translator and worried his host would be offended. [31], Siebel Newsom was one of several accusers against Harvey Weinstein in his 2022 Los Angeles criminal rape and sexual assault trial. All comments are moderated for civility, relevance and other considerations. It is our fortune to have her involved in creating impactful child-related policy as a mother of young children, a good listener, and as someone who has the sensitive and critical eye of a filmmaker that worked on related topics of significance. In December, the L.A. jury found Weinstein guilty on three counts forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object all of the same woman, identified as Jane Doe 1. The mom of four reminisced on her college years while speaking to Marin Independent Journal. Regardless, she didn't allow the injury to deter her from joining the collegiate soccer team, and the blond beauty is still quite the athlete years later. Most recently, "Fair Play" focuses on the difficulties women face as they attempt to balance work and home lives. While Jennifer made headlines for her inclusive title, there is so much more to learn about the mother of four. The pace of her life is hectic I only sleep six hours a night and since October it has included almost weekly visits to San Francisco to be with Newsom. Siebel Newsom then widened her scope, focusing on how society treats men and boys with her film The Mask You Live In and exploring how gender values influence the U.S. economy in The Great American Lie, which premiered this year. Jennifer Siebel Newsom broke barriers when she adopted the title "first partner" in place of the traditional "first lady" after her husband, Gavin Newsom, became the governor of California. Thank you so much, Carolyn, for writing such a compelling and informative article. [10] The film went on to screen at numerous other festivals, including the San Francisco International Film Festival, Athena Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Palo Alto International Film Festival. Jerry Brown, who was 81 when he left office. The couple got engaged in 2008 while Gavin was still the mayor of San Francisco. She stood alongside him and women lawmakers in May when he announced a parents agenda that includes two more weeks of leave per parent, a bigger tax credit for low-income families and tax cuts on tampons on diapers. High Stakes: Sports Betting in California, After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks, Washington avalanche: Body of 1 climber recovered; 2 others still buried in the snow, Road closures at Mt. "I think we went to therapy once (after my sister died), and then it was like, move on, everything's fine, we're just going to pretend like nothing happened," she said in a recent interview with EdSource, her eyes filling with tears. She has had mini-roles in films like Somethings Got To Give with Jack Nicholson and larger parts on several TV dramas and in independent films like The Trouble With Romance, which premiered last month at the Cinequest in San Francisco. Victims of sexual violence have one hell of an ally in the newly unshackled Jennifer Siebel Newsom, feminist documentary filmmaker and wife of California Gov. She shared that the tragedy may have led her to strive to become "the nurturer, the protector, the giver who wants to help the less fortunate." While the governors recent investment will add additional school counselors to the workforce, there will be an even greater need to access films and curriculum support material such as Siebel Newsoms documentary series, Whitson said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When she was 6 years old her elder sister known as Stacy passed away at the age of 8 from a golf cart accident. I still ski hard.". The couple said their vows just months after their engagement on a ranch in Montana, per SFGate. He inspires me. I tried to be two people, be perfect, because I didnt feel like I was enough., She thinks the accident may account for her desire to be the nurturer, the protector, the giver who wants to help the less fortunate., Brooke Siebel calls Jennifer a loving, beautiful sister with a huge heart.. Nov. 14, 2022. Her father also helped developConservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization. This year the Newsom administration set aside $4.7 billion for youth mental health programs in California, thought to be the countrys largest-ever investment in the emotional well-being of children. [citation needed], At Stanford, she was recruited to play on the women's soccer team. When Siebel Newsom was 6 years old, her older sister died in an accident, leaving her to navigate grief and emotional upheaval at a young age. Siebel Newsom went on to college, earning an MBA, and then worked in Hollywood for a few years before turning her skills to documentary filmmaking. Through her California for ALL Kids campaign, she is championing initiatives to support children's mental and physical health, as well as provide families with the tools to build a solid learning foundation. I'm the mother of 3 young children - Montana, Hunter, and Brooklyn. Theres no timidity with Jen when it comes to things she cares about and causes she holds dear, he said. All Rights Reserved. Anyone who does not understand what shes talking about and wants to should read The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk.
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