2026 Speakers

Senator Bob Archuleta, a former Presidential Appointee and Pico Rivera city mayor, has dedicated his life to serving his community and his country proudly.

Elected to the California State Senate in November 2018 to represent the 30th Senate District, Archuleta represents portions of Los Angeles County and Orange County.

He currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and sits on the following committees: Budget and Fiscal Review, Business, Professions and Economic Development; Governmental Organization; Energy, Utilities and Communications, Select Committee on Hydrogen Energy, Transportation, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management.

Senator Archuleta also sits on the Senate Special Committee on International Sporting Events: Olympics and World Cup Soccer.

In August 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Senator Archuleta to the Governor’s Military Council, which oversees more than 30 military bases in the state of California.

In 2012, Senator Archuleta was appointed by President Barack Obama to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy at West Point. As part of the Board, he made recommendations on the operations of the Academy as they related to curriculum, equipment, and other matters.

Senator Archuleta has served on the Los Angeles County Military Veteran Affairs Commission; the United States Army Advisory Board for Military Recruitment; and the Los Angeles County Library Commission. He is an Army combat veteran and former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and served with the Montebello Police Department.

Wayne Nastri was unanimously appointed by the South Coast AQMD Governing Board as Executive Officer in December 2016 after serving as Acting Executive Officer since April 2016. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association, the National Association of Air Quality Agencies (where he is the current Local President and Co-Chairs the Criteria Pollutants Committee), and the Environmental Professionals Network. In addition, he serves on the U.S. EPA Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). Previously, he served as the U.S. EPA's Regional Administrator for Region 9 – Southwest Region from October 2001 through January 2009.

Before his federal position, he served as the Governor's Appointee on the South Coast AQMD Governing Board from August 1997 to August 1998.

Mr. Nastri served on Cal/EPA's Site Mitigation External Advisory Committee for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Zero-Emission Vehicle Implementation Advisory Committee for the California Air Resources Board, and the Site Manager's Advisory Committee for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). He also served as the Legislative Director for the California Environmental Business Council.

In his earlier private sector experience, Mr. Nastri was co-president of E4 Strategic Solutions, Inc., a government relations consulting firm.

Mr. Nastri holds a bachelor's in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

Assemblymember Chris Rogers proudly serves California’s 2nd Assembly District, which encompasses Eureka, Arcata, and Santa Rosa. Before joining the State Assembly, Chris made a significant impact as a Santa Rosa City Councilmember and Mayor, where he led efforts in wildfire recovery, housing affordability, and environmental sustainability. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Chris has been instrumental in securing resources to support small businesses and protect vulnerable communities during challenging times.

Chris holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Sonoma State University, where he developed a passion for policymaking and community engagement. He brings this passion to the State Assembly, focusing on creating a modern and equitable rural economy, healthcare access, and driving climate action. A lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, Chris is dedicated to preserving Northern California's natural beauty while ensuring its residents a prosperous future.