Public servant in the Bay Area.

Marjon currently serves as the appointed Northern California Deputy Regional Director for Governor Gavin Newsom.

Born in the Philippines, Marjon is a proud immigrant and community advocate based in East Bay. He received his MA in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego, and his BA in International Studies from San Diego State University.

Before joining Governor Newsom's Administration, Marjon worked for Alameda County Supervisors Dave Brown and Wilma Chan as a policy advisor. During his time at the Board of Supervisors, he helped lead fund development efforts for ALL IN Alameda County, a multi-sector, antipoverty initiative that improves health outcomes, promotes food security, and creates jobs for hard-to-employ residents. He has also worked as a staffer for local government offices in San Diego and as a contributor for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has covered issues related to housing, political inclusion, and civic engagement.

Government

• Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

• Alameda County Board of Supervisors

• Philippine Consulate, San Diego

Journalism

• American Communities Project: How San Francisco Bay Area Residents Are Confronting a Persistent Housing Crisis

• San Diego Union Tribune: I'm a child of immigrants. It's often hard for us to speak up about hate crimes against us. 

Advocacy

• San Diego's Filipino American Community Says Its Voice Will Finally Be Heard

Let's connect.

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Twitter: @marjonlsaulon