Mia Bonta

Mia Bonta was elected to serve California’s 18th Assembly District in a special election on August 31, 2021. The 18th Assembly District encompasses the East Bay area of Northern California. Specifically, AD 18 includes the City of Alameda, Emeryville, and Oakland. Assemblymember Bonta’s priority is to make California a more affordable, inclusive, and equitable home for all.

Mia has spent her career advocating for students and working families. Mia made Alameda her home more than 20 years ago, where she has worked for and led several nonprofit organizations focused on improving educational outcomes for low-income students. Before being elected to the State Assembly, Mia served as the CEO of Oakland Promise, a cradle-to-college and career preparation initiative across Oakland public schools. In 2018, Mia was elected to the Alameda Unified School District School Board and served as Board President from 2018-2021.

A proud Black Latina, Mia was raised by activists who protested outside the halls of power so that people like her could one day have a seat at the table inside. For Mia, education was life-changing and was what first inspired Mia to become a public servant. Mia holds a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University and pursued an Ed.M from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a J.D. from Yale Law School.

Assemblymember Bonta lives with her husband, Rob, and their three children in Alameda.