Lots of commentators thought Alex Murdaugh might walk because the motive was so illogical, but since when did any reason to commit murder make rational sense, asks Melinda Henneberger. As the governor's wife, Siebel Newsom feels she is in a unique position to merge her personal interest in young people's well-being with policies that reach regular Californians. (Video: Jennifer Siebel Newsom . The pace of her life is hectic I only sleep six hours a night and since October it has included almost weekly visits to San Francisco to be with Newsom. Our kids brains are still plastic and not fully set, and theyre being manipulated by this technology thats creating more isolation and disconnecting us from each other and relationships. Prior to registering as an independent voter, she accidentally registered with the far-right American Independent Party, before correcting her party to "decline to state". [3][4][5] She was previously the state's second lady from 2011 to 2019 and first lady of San Francisco from 2008 to 2011. I was this driven, over-achieving perfectionist who excelled in sports, she says, wiping away a tear. The film examines how the media has underrepresented women in positions of power. We are so grateful for the support of both her and the governors office in acknowledging the vital role this plays in student success, in school and in life., Darling-Hammond said that Siebel Newsom cares about the states 6 million children with the same sense of concern and compassion she holds for her own four.. (Tim Mosenfelder) He also said she didn't make her lack of consent clear during the alleged . Who Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom Gov. Gavin Newsom's Wife "How dare . But our bodies do not lie. During high school, she played varsity basketball, soccer, and tennis. As Siebel Newsom says, we have so much more work to do. Victims, she said, often find lifesaving protection in initially telling even themselves that nothing terrible has happened. S.F. mayor's girlfriend offers glimpse into her life and career At 28 years old, the then-aspiring star moved to Hollywood to pursue acting. And that starts with the well-being of our children.. Commentary: 'I never asked to join this club,' says Jennifer Siebel During her tenure as the wife of the governor, the role of first lady has been retitled first partner to be gender inclusive. He had broken me into a million pieces., Jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on whether hed also violated Siebel Newsom during a business meeting in his hotel suite in 2005. Very interesting article giving insight into who Siebel Newsom is and why her interest in mental health. She shared that the tragedy may have led her to strive to become "the nurturer, the protector, the giver who wants to help the less fortunate." Newsom is one of the women who will testify against him in court. However, although Newsom had a safe home with hardworking parents, she did experience a childhood tragedy that still brings her to tears, as Marin Independent Journal revealed. So we knew we had to address that in a holistic way.. I'm a social justice documentary filmmaker, and an advocate for women, girls, and their families. Actress-film producer Jennifer Siebel, who grew up in Ross, got in hot water last month for her public comments about Newsoms affair with a married woman. She's produced four award-winning documentaries focused on mental health, equity, gender and related topics, starting in 2011 with "Miss Representation" about how depictions of women are too often focused on beauty and sexuality, and the impact on young people.