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“The Summit brings together grassroots leaders driving real education reform at every level. We will sharpen our focus and strengthen our community of advocates, working toward a future where every California student has access to the quality education they deserve, and parent voices are heard and honored.”

Lance Christensen
Vice President of Government Affairs & Education Policy, California Policy Center

REGISTER TODAY!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE PARENTS, NOT PARTISANS SUMMIT

After 1/31/26 - $49

Accomodations

Embassy Suites Sacramento
-Riverfront Promenade

Reserve your room by March 6th and save.
Use code: 94H for Summit discounts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT THIS YEAR

This year’s Parents Not Partisans Summit is designed to provide what you need now to strengthen your leadership and expand your impact.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hear directly from state legislators and education policy leaders on the issues shaping California’s K–12 landscape
  • Engage in substantive Q&A discussions on current education bills, litigation affecting parental rights, and strategies for driving change at the local level
  • Participate in hands-on training sessions focused on increasing your impact, practical skill-building and school board success
  • Network with peers from across the state to problem-solve real challenges facing local communities
  • Put your advocacy skills into action and meet with local legislators and their staff at the State Capitol

Speaker Line-up

PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-9-Lance Christensen

Lance Christensen

Vice President of Government Affairs & Education Policy | California Policy Center
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-8-Jackson Reese

Jackson Reese

President | California Policy Center
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-10-Mari Barke

Mari Barke

Director | California Local Elected Officials
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LEGISLATORS

PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-5-Leticia Castillo

Leticia Castillo

Assemblymember | District 58
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Alexandra Macedo

Assemblymember | District 33
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KATE SANCHEZ

Assemblymember | District 71

PARENTAL RIGHTS PANEL

PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-3-Erin Friday

Erin Friday

President | Our Duty – USA
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-2-Paul Jonna

PAUL JONNA

Special Counsel |Thomas More Society
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-6-Emily Rae

Emily Rae

President | California Justice Center

UNLOCKING FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR K-12 SCHOLARSHIPS PANEL

PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-13-Rachel Elginsmith

Rachel Elginsmith

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director | The BASIC Fund
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-12-Samara Palko

Samara Palko

Director of Education and Government Relations | California Catholic Conference

DEFENDING CHARTER SCHOOLS PANEL

PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-11-Mike MeCey

Mike MeCey

Managing Partner | CharterSmart
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-14-Cynthia Rachel

Cynthia Rachel

Co-Founder | Alliance of Parents for Personalized Learning Education
PNP-Summit-Website Speaker List-4-Windi Eklund

Windi Eklund

Director | Suncoast Preparatory Academy

Our 2026 Sponsors

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