What does it take to manage trillions of dollars and shape California’s economic future? In this ChamberTalk exclusive, North Orange County Chamber CEO Andrew Gregson sits down with California State Treasurer and 2026 California Lieutenant Governor candidate Fiona Ma, CPA, to delve into the complexities of the state’s finances and her vision for the future.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How the State Treasurer’s office processes over $3 trillion in payments annually
- Insights into the $124+ billion investment portfolio, including local government funds
- Oversight of $93 billion in outstanding bonds and fiscal strategies
- Fiona Ma’s reflections on her extensive political career, from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to the State Assembly and Board of Equalization
- Fiona’s motivations and goals for the 2026 California Lieutenant Governor race, aiming to become California’s first elected Asian American woman in that role
