Executive Team

Directing the policies adopted by the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is an experienced executive staff led by Jennifer Barrera, president and chief executive officer.

Jennifer Barrera
President and Chief Executive Officer

Ben Golombek
Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff for Policy

Nicole Wasylkiw
General Counsel

In support of executive staff leadership, the CalChamber executive team brings to its assignment a depth and breadth of knowledge from decades of experience.

Karen Mendoza
Senior Vice President, Business Services

John Myers
Senior Vice President, Communications and External Affairs

Susanne Thorsen Stirling
Senior Vice President, International Affairs

Bianca N. Saad
General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Kurt Barneson
Chief Financial Officer

Hilda Watson
Vice President, Human Resources

Rana Ghadban
Vice President, Small Business Advocacy

Senior Staff

Ann Amioka
Vice President, Communications

Policy Team

The CalChamber public policy team is led by Ben Golombek, executive vice president and chief of staff for policy.

Naseem Moeel
Vice President, Corporate Relations

Adam Regele
Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships (Environmental Policy, Housing and Land Use, Product Regulation)

Kristopher Anderson
Policy Advocate (Water, Agriculture and Resources)

Ronak Daylami
Policy Advocate (Privacy and Cybersecurity)

Ashley Hoffman
Senior Policy Advocate (Labor and Employment, Workers’ Compensation)

Jon Kendrick
Policy Advocate (Energy, Climate, Transportation)

Robert Moutrie
Senior Policy Advocate (Education, Legal Reform and Protection, Workplace Safety, Tourism, Unemployment Insurance, Immigration)

Policy Support Staff

Legal Department

The Legal Affairs Department is led by Nicole Wasylkiw, general counsel. Through their active involvement with CalChamber staff and members, the Legal Affairs team is the first to know when and how changes in law affect employers.

General Counsel

Nicole Wasylkiw
General Counsel

Labor and Employment

Bianca N. Saad
General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Matthew J. Roberts
Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Erika M. Barbara
Senior Employment Law Counsel

James W. Ward
Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor

Vanessa M. Greene
Employment Law Subject Matter Expert

Labor Law Helpline

CalChamber’s Helpline service is a member benefit for the exclusive use of our Preferred and higher members. Through our Employment Law Experts, this service provides CalChamber members with a better understanding of employment-related laws, regulations, court cases and administrative procedures.

California Foundation for Commerce and Education

Luis Quiñonez
President