“In California, we have some of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. While it is easy to conceive of innovation and regulation as mutually exclusive, California is proof that we can do both. We can innovate responsibly.”

American politician and lawyer, 21st century She served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021, the first woman and first person of color to hold the office. Known for her work in progressive criminal justice reform and her role as a senator from California, she has also been a prominent advocate for voting rights and economic equity.