Board Member Educational Activity Reports

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

Board Members

Board Member/Designee Name:

Malia Cohen

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

01/17/2023 - 01/16/2025

Position:

Ex Officio Member, California State Controller

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.504.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.006.50
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners 7/17/20237/17/20231.007.50
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy 7/17/20237/17/20231.008.50
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.5010.00
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review 7/17/20237/17/20232.0012.00
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach 7/18/20237/18/20231.0013.00
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.0014.00

Board Member/Designee Name:

Fiona Ma

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/7/2021 - 1/6/2023

Position:

Ex Officio Member, State Treasurer

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.501.50
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.002.50
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.003.50
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.005.50
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.006.50
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.007.50
Board Self Evaluation 20217/14/20217/14/20211.258.75

Board Member/Designee Name:

Lisa Middleton

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

4/30/2021 - 4/29/2023

Position:

Member, Local Government Elected Official

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.501.50
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.002.50
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.003.50
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.005.50
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.006.50
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.007.50
Board Self Evaluation 20217/14/20217/14/20211.258.75
Strategic Alignment Across California's Three Large State Purchasers: What are the Opportunities1/18/20221/18/20221.5010.25
Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity1/18/20221/18/20221.0011.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/18/20221/18/20222.5013.75
Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero1/18/20221/18/20222.0015.75
Compensation Trends4/19/20224/19/20223.0018.75
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0019.75
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/11/20227/11/20221.5021.25
Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital7/11/20227/11/20221.0022.25
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0023.25
Behavioral Health Update7/12/20227/12/20221.0024.25
Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations7/13/20227/13/20222.0026.25
National Association of Corporate Directors Conference - Various Educational Topics outlined in Board Travel Report10/8/202210/11/202212.0038.25
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.5042.75
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.0044.75

July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners 

(Start of next training period 4/29/2023 - 4/28/2025)

7/17/20237/17/20231.001.00
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy 7/17/20237/17/20231.002.00
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.503.50
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review 7/17/20237/17/20232.005.50
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/20237/18/20231.006.50
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.007.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

David Miller

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

01/16/2022 - 01/15/2024

Position:

Board Member (Elected)

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Board Educational Day: 
Strategic Alignment Across California's Three Large State Purchasers: What are the Opportunities
1/18/20221/18/20221.501.50
Board Educational Day: 
Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity
1/18/20221/18/20221.002.50
Board Educational Day: 
Annual Board Fiduciary Training
1/18/20221/18/20222.505.00
Board Educational Day: 
Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero
1/18/20221/18/20222.007.00
Board Educational Day: 
Compensation Trends
4/19/20224/19/20223.0010.00
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) January 2023January 20234.5014.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary TrainingJanuary 2023January 20232.0016.50
July Board Offsite: Sustainability and Implications for Asset OwnersJuly 2023July 20231.5018.00
July Board Offsite: CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy July 2023July 20231.0019.00
July Board Offsite: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry  (Board Education)July 2023July 20231.5020.50
July Board Offsite: Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review  (Board Education) July 2023July 20232.0022.50
July Board Offsite: Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach (Board Education)July 2023July 20231.0023.50
July Board Offsite: Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  
(Board Education)
July 2023July 20231.0024.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Jose Luis Pacheco

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/16/22 - 1/15/24

Position:

Member, Elected

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Strategic Alignment Across California's Three Large State Purchasers: What are the Opportunities1/18/20221/18/20221.501.50
Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity1/18/20221/18/20221.002.50
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/18/20221/18/20222.505.00
Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero1/18/20221/18/20222.007.00
Compensation Trends4/19/20224/19/20223.0010.00
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0011.00
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/11/20227/11/20221.5012.50
Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital7/11/20227/11/20221.0013.50
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0014.50
Behavioral Health Update7/12/20227/12/20221.0015.50
Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations7/13/20227/13/20222.0017.50
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022 - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 7/18-20/20227/18-20/202217.0034.50
NCPERS 2022 Public Pension Forum -
Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 
8/20-23/20228/20-23/20229.0043.50
2022 Public Funds Forum - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 9/5-8/20229/5-8/202219.2562.75
ILPA Institute Private Equity for the Trustee - Sessions outlined in the Board Travel Report 9/28-29/20229/28-29/202212.0074.75
IFEBP: New Trustees Institute – Level 1: Core Concepts - 
Sessions outlined in the Board Travel Report 
10/21-26/202210/21-26/202232.00106.75
CORPaTH's Crystal Globe  Summit - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 12/13-14/202212/13-24/20227.00113.75
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/231/17/234.50118.25
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/231/17/232.00120.25
National Conference on Public Employees Retirement Systems  2023 Legislative Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report1/21-23/20231/21-23/202311.25131.50
NASP - So CA 2023 Annual Day of Education in Private Equity for Trustees and Staff Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 3/22-23/233/22-23/20238.50140.00
IFEBP's Public Sector Mid-Year Update Virtual Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 4/25-26/234/25-26/238.00148.00
IFEBP Washington Legislative Update 2023 - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 5/21-24/235/21-24/2313.50161.50
TLF Annual Convening 2023 - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report6/11-15/236/11-15/2318.25179.75
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners7/17/237/17/231.50181.25
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy 7/17/237/17/231.00182.25
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/237/17/231.50183.75
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review7/17/237/17/232.00185.75
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/237/18/231.00186.75
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research 7/18/237/18/231.00187.75
DE&I Deep Dive: Leading Minds of Governance & NACD Master Class - Untangling ESG - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 8/21-25/238/21-25/2319.25207.00
Council of Institutional Investors 2023 Fall Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 9/10-13/239/10-13/2313.00220.00

Board Member/Designee Name:

Kevin Palkki

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/16/2023 - 1/15/2025

Position:

Member (Elected)

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.504.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.006.50
2023 Milken Institute Global Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 5/1-3/20235/1-3/20235.0011.50
IFEBP Washing Legislative Update - Session outlined in Board Travel Report5/21-23/20235/21-23/202313.5025.00
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners7/17/20237/17/20231.5026.50
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy7/17/20237/17/20231.0027.50
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.5029.00
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review  7/17/20237/17/20232.0031.00
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach 7/18/20237/18/20231.0032.00
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research 7/18/20237/18/20231.0033.00
Council of Institutional Investors Fall Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 9/10-13/20239/10-13/202311.0044.00
ICPM - Rotman Pension Governance Education Program - Sessions outline in Board Travel Report 9/24-28/20239/24-28/202318.7562.75

Board Member/Designee Name:

Eraina Ortega

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

3/7/2021 - 3/6/2023

Position:

Ex Officio Member - CalHR

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Compensation Governance Best Practices4/19/20214/19/20212.502.50
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.504.00
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.005.00
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.006.00
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.008.00
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.009.00
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.0010.00
Board Self Evaluation 20217/14/20217/14/20211.2511.25
Board Educational Day – Strategic Alignment Across California’s Three Large State Purchasers: What are the Opportunities1/18/20221/18/20221.5012.75
Board Educational Day – Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity1/18/20221/18/20221.0013.75
Board Educational Day – Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/18/20221/18/20222.5016.25
Board Educational Day – Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero1/18/20221/18/20222.0018.25
Compensation Trends4/19/20224/19/20223.0021.25
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/18/20227/18/20221.0022.25
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/18/20227/18/20221.5023.75
Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital Management7/18/20227/18/20221.0024.75
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/18/20227/18/20221.0025.75
Behavioral Health Update7/18/20227/18/20221.0026.75
Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trends in 2022 
7/18/20227/18/20222.0028.75
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.5033.25

Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training

(Start of next training period 3/7/2023 - 3/6/2025)

1/17/20231/17/20232.002.00
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners 7/17/20237/17/20231.003.00
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy 7/17/20237/17/20231.004.00
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry  7/17/20237/17/20231.505.50
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review 7/17/20237/17/20232.007.50
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/20237/18/20231.008.50
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.009.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Ramon Rubalcava

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/21/2021 - 1/20/2023

Position:

Member (Appointed)

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
CA Health Care: Landscape and Levers for Change1/21/20211/21/20212.752.75
Behavioral Health Update1/21/20211/21/20211.504.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/21/20211/21/20212.006.25
Compensation Governance Best Practices4/19/20214/19/20212.008.25
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.509.75
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.0010.75
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.0011.75
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.0013.75
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.0014.75
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.0015.75
Strategic Alignment Across California's Three Large State Purchasers: What are the Opportunities1/18/20221/18/20221.5017.25
Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity1/18/20211/18/20221.0018.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/18/20221/18/20222.5020.75
Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero1/18/20221/18/20222.0022.75
Compensation Trends4/19/20224/19/20223.0025.75
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0026.75
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/11/20227/11/20221.5028.25
Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital7/11/20227/11/20221.0029.25
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0030.25
Behavioral Health Update7/12/20227/12/20221.0031.25
Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations7/13/20227/13/20222.0033.25
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.5037.75
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.0039.75

July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners

(Start of next training period 1/20/2023 - 2/19/2025)

7/17/20237/17/20231.001.00
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy7/17/20237/17/20231.002.00
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.503.50
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review  7/17/20237/17/20232.005.50
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach 7/18/20237/18/20231.006.50
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.007.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Theresa Taylor

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

12/30/2022 - 12/29/2024

Position:

Member (Elected)

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.504.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.006.50
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners7/17/20237/17/20231.508.00
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy7/17/20237/17/20231.009.00
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.5010.50
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review 7/17/20237/17/20232.0012.50
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach 7/18/20237/18/20231.0013.50
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research 7/18/20237/18/20231.0014.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Yvonne Walker

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

12/28/2022 - 12/27/2024

Position:

Member, Retiree, Elected

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.504.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.006.50
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners 7/17/20237/17/20231.007.50
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy 7/17/20237/17/20231.008.50
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.5010.00
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review 7/17/20237/17/20232.0012.00
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/20237/18/20231.0013.00
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.0014.00

Board Member/Designee Name:

Mullissa Willette

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

5/27/22 - 5/26/24

Position:

Member (Elected)

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.001.00
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/11/20227/11/20221.502.50
Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital7/11/20227/11/20221.003.50
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.004.50
Behavioral Health Update7/12/20227/12/20221.005.50
Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations7/13/20227/13/20222.007.50
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022: Public Markets and Disclosure 7/18/20227/18/20221.008.50
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022: Private Markets and Responsible Contracting7/18/20227/18/20221.009.50
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022: Trustee Development7/18/20227/18/20221.5011.00
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022: Elevating Racial Justice as an Investment Issue7/19/20227/19/20221.5012.50
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022: Current Labor Issues Round Robin7/19/20227/19/20221.0013.50
TLF for Retirement Security - Annual Convening 2022: Asset Manager Accountability 7/19/20227/19/20221.5015.00
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.5019.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.0021.50
NCPERS Legislative Conference - 
Sessions Outlined in Board Travel Report
1/23/20231/23/20238.0029.50
IEFBP Portfolio Concepts and Management Course - Courses Outlined in Board Travel Report4/30/20235/4/202323.7553.25
International Corporate Governance Network, Governance Sustainability and Stewardship (Virtual Training) -
Training Outlined in Board Travel Report 
6/1/20236/8/20237.5060.75
The Trustee Leadership Forum for Retirement Security Annual Convening - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 6/11/20236/14/202310.0070.75
ICPM Board Education on Sustainable Investing - Courses outlined in Board Travel Report 7/13/20237/14/202312.5083.25
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners 7/17/20237/17/20231.5084.75
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy7/17/20237/17/20231.0085.75
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry 7/17/20237/17/20231.5086.25
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review7/17/20237/17/20232.0088.25
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/20237/18/20231.0089.25
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.0090.25

Board Member/Designee Name:

Dr. Gail Willis

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

06/09/2022-06/08/2024

Position:

Ex Officio Member - State Personnel Board

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
July Board Offsite: Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/11/20227/11/20222.752.75
July Board Offsite: Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/11/20227/11/20221.502.50
July Board Offsite: Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital7/11/20227/11/20221.003.50
July Board Offsite: Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.004.50
July Board Offsite: Behavioral Health Update7/12/20227/12/20221.005.50
July Board Offsite: Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations7/13/20227/13/20222.007.50
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners7/17/20237/17/20231.008.50
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy7/17/20237/17/20231.009.50
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry  7/17/20237/17/20231.5011.00
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review7/17/20237/17/20232.0013.00
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/20237/18/20231.0014.00
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.0015.00

Board Member/Designee Name:

Fiona Ma

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/7/2019 to 1/6/2021

Position:

Ex Officio Member, State Treasurer

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2020

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Evolution of Private Markets1/22/20191/22/20191.501.50
Return Dynamic - Financial Markets1/22/20191/22/20191.753.25
Regulatory Landscape1/22/20191/22/20191.004.25
Global Economy and Market Valuations1/22/20191/22/20191.505.75
Restimulating Health Care Competition1/23/20191/23/20191.507.25
Delivering Health in Rural California1/23/20191/23/20191.508.75
Investment Risk and Return Basics5/13/20195/13/20193.0011.75
Asset Class Overview: The Role of Fixed Income and Benchmarks6/17/20196/17/20191.5013.25
Board Educational Day - Actuarial Essentials1/21/202010/15/20201.2514.50
Board Educational Day - Fiduciary Training1/21/202010/15/20201.2515.75
Board Educational Day - Cybersecurity: Governance and Best Practices in a Shifting Threat Landscape1/21/202011/12/20201.2517.00
Board Educational Day - Health Care Cost Drivers Nationally and in California1/21/202011/12/20202.5019.50
Human Capital Management Update7/13/202012/11/20201.5021.00
Asset Class Education: Public Equity7/13/202012/11/20201.0022.00
Asset Class Education: Private Equity7/13/202012/11/20201.0023.00
Asset Allocation Educational Discussion7/13/202012/16/20201.0024.00
Asset Liability Management Process and Timeline7/13/202012/16/20201.0025.00
Capitol Market Assumptions Methodology7/13/202012/30/20201.0026.00
The Board's Role in Culture in the New Era: Unleashing Value Via Cultural Intelligence7/13/202012/30/20202.0028.00

Board Member/Designee Name:

Lisa Middleton

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

4/30/2019 to 4/29/2021

Position:

Member

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2020

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Investment Risk and Return Basics5/13/20195/13/20193.003.00
Asset Class Overview: The Role of Fixed Income and Benchmarks6/17/20196/17/20191.504.50
Perspectives on Infrastructure Investing7/15/20197/15/20191.005.50
Essentials of Successful Emerging Manager Program7/15/20197/15/20191.507.00
Disruption and the Future of Health Care Technology7/15/20197/15/20191.008.00
California's Changing Marketplace From the Perspective of Purchaser7/16/20197/16/20191.509.50
Investment Committee Workshop #38/20/20198/20/20193.0012.50
Investment Education Workshop #412/16/201912/16/20191.0813.58
Fiduciary Training1/21/20201/21/20201.2514.83
Actuarial Essentials1/21/20201/21/20201.2516.08
Cybersecurity: Governance and Best Practices in a Shifting Threat Landscape1/21/20201/21/20202.5018.58
Health Care Cost Drivers Nationally and in California: What Are They and How Are They Changing?1/21/20201/21/20201.2519.83
Human Capital Management Update7/13/20207/13/20201.5021.33
Asset Class Education: Public Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.0022.33
Asset Class Education: Private Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.0023.33
Asset Allocation Educational Discussion7/13/20207/13/20201.5024.83
Asset Liability Management Process and Timeline7/13/20207/13/20201.0025.83
Capitol Market Assumptions Methodology7/13/20207/13/20201.0026.83
The Board's Role in Culture in the New Era: Unleashing Value Via Cultural Intelligence7/15/20207/15/20202.0028.83

Board Member/Designee Name:

David Miller

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/16/2020 to 1/15/2022

Position:

Member (Elected)

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2021

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Fiduciary Training1/21/20201/21/20201.251.25
Actuarial Essentials1/21/20201/21/20201.252.50
Cybersecurity: Governance and Best Practices in a Shifting Threat Landscape1/21/20201/21/20202.505.00
Health Care Cost Drivers Nationally and in California: What Are They and How Are They Changing?1/21/20201/21/20201.256.25
Human Capital Management Update7/13/20207/13/20201.507.75
Asset Class Education: Public Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.008.75
Asset Class Education: Private Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.009.75
Asset Allocation Educational Discussion7/13/20207/13/20201.5011.25
Asset Liability Management Process and Timeline7/13/20207/13/20201.0012.25
Capitol Market Assumptions Methodology7/13/20207/13/20201.0013.25
The Board's Role in Culture in the New Era: Unleashing Value Via Cultural Intelligence7/15/20207/15/20202.0015.25
Calif. Health Care: Landscape & Levers for Change1/21/20211/21/20212.7518.00
Behavioral Health Update1/21/20211/21/20211.5019.50
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/21/20211/21/20212.0021.50
Compensation Governance Best Practices4/19/20214/19/20212.5024.00
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.5025.50
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.0026.50
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.0027.50
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.0029.50
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.0030.50
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.0031.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Eraina Ortega

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

3/7/2019 to 3/6/2021

Position:

Ex Officio Member

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2020

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Investment Risk and Return Basics5/13/20195/13/20193.003.00
Asset Class Overview: The Role of Fixed Income and Benchmarks6/17/20196/17/20191.504.50
Perspectives on Infrastructure Investing7/15/20197/15/20191.005.50
Essentials of Successful Emerging Manager Program7/15/20197/15/20191.507.00
Disruption and the Future of Health Care Technology7/15/20197/15/20191.008.00
California's Changing Marketplace From the Perspective of Purchaser7/16/20197/16/20191.509.50
Investment Committee Workshop #38/20/20198/20/20193.0012.50
Investment Education Workshop #412/16/201912/16/20191.0813.58
Fiduciary Training1/21/20201/21/20201.2514.83
Actuarial Essentials1/21/20201/21/20201.2516.08
Cybersecurity: Governance and Best Practices in a Shifting Threat Landscape1/21/20201/21/20202.5018.58
Health Care Cost Drivers Nationally and in California: What Are They and How Are They Changing?1/21/20201/21/20201.2519.83
Human Capital Management Update7/13/20207/13/20201.5021.33
Asset Class Education: Public Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.0022.33
Asset Class Education: Private Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.0023.33
Asset Allocation Educational Discussion7/13/20207/13/20201.5024.83
Asset Liability Management Process and Timeline7/13/20207/13/20201.0025.83
Capitol Market Assumptions Methodology7/13/20207/13/20201.0026.83
The Board's Role in Culture in the New Era: Unleashing Value Via Cultural Intelligence7/15/20207/15/20202.0028.83

Board Member/Designee Name:

Ramon Rubalcava

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/31/2020 to 1/30/2022

Position:

Member (appointed)

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2020

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Human Capital Management Update7/13/20207/13/20201.501.50
Asset Class Education: Public Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.002.50
Asset Class Education: Private Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.003.50
Asset Allocation Educational Discussion7/13/20207/13/20201.505.00
Asset Liability Management Process and Timeline7/13/20207/13/20201.006.00
Capitol Market Assumptions Methodology7/13/20207/13/20201.007.00
The Board's Role in Culture in the New Era: Unleashing Value Via Cultural Intelligence7/15/20207/15/20202.009.00
California Health Care: Landscape and Levers for Change1/21/20211/21/20212.7511.75
Behavioral Health Update1/21/20211/21/20211.5013.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/21/20211/21/20212.0015.25

Board Member/Designee Name:

Theresa Taylor

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/1/2021 to 12/31/2022

Position:

Member (Elected)

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2021

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
California Health Care: Landscape and Levers for Change1/21/20211/21/212.752.75
Behaviorial Health Update1/21/20211/21/20211.504.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/21/20211/21/20212.006.25
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.507.75
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.008.75
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.009.75
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.0011.75
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.0012.75
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.0013.75

Board Designees

Board Member/Designee Name:

Regina Evans

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

09/13/2023 - 09/12/2025

Position:

Board Designee

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
     

Board Member/Designee Name:

Deborah Gallegos

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

11/15/2023

Position:

Board Designee

Current Report As Of:

11/29/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
     

Board Member/Designee Name:

Nicole Griffith

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

10/19/2022-10/18/2024

Position:

Board Designee

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) 1/17/20231/17/20234.504.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.006.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Thomas Gjerde

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

06/30/2021 - 06/30/2023

Position:

Board Designee

Current Report As Of:

10/23/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.501.50
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.001.50
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.003.50
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.005.50
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.006.50
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/20211.007.50
Board Educational Day – Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity01/18/202201/18/20221.008.50
Board Educational Day – Annual Board Fiduciary Training01/18/202201/18/20222.5011.0
Board Educational Day – Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero01/18/202201/18/20222.0013.00
Compensation Trends 01/19/202201/19/20223.0016.00
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets07/11/202207/11/20221.0017.00
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities07/11/202207/11/20221.5018.50
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets07/11/202207/11/20221.0019.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training01/17/202301/17/20232.0021.50
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners (Board Education)01/17/202301/17/20231.523.00
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy (Board Education)01/17/202301/17/20231.0024.00
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review  (Board Education) 01/17/202301/17/20232.0026.00
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach (Board Education)01/18/202301/18/20231.0027.00
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  
(Board Education)
01/18/202301/18/20231.0028.00

Board Member/Designee Name:

Patrick Henning

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

01/02/2023-01/01/2024

Position:

Board Designee

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
     

Board Member/Designee Name:

Frank Ruffino

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

1/7/2021 - 1/6/2023

Position:

Board Designee

Current Report As Of:

10/27/2023

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
California Health Care: Landscape and Levers for Change1/21/20211/21/20212.752.75
Behavioral Health Update1/21/20211/21/20211.504.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/21/20211/21/20212.006.25
Compensation Governance Best Practices4/19/20214/19/20212.508.75
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.5010.25
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.0011.25
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.0012.25
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.0014.25
Behavioral Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.0015.25
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/13/202124.0040.25
Strategic Alignment Across California's Three Large State Purchasers: What are the Opportunities10/16-20/202110/16-20/20211.5041.75
Case Study on Leverage and Liquidity1/18/20221/18/20221.0042.75
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/18/20221/18/20222.5045.25
Sustainable Investment and the Path to Net Zero1/18/20221/18/20222.0047.25
Compensation Trends4/19/20224/19/20223.0050.25
Geopolitical Risk and Financial Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0051.25
Spotlight on Private Debt Opportunities7/11/20227/11/20221.5052.75
Shaping Our Strategy on Human Capital7/11/20227/11/20221.0053.75
Sustainable Investing: Developing an Impact Toolkit for Private Markets7/11/20227/11/20221.0054.75
Behavioral Health Update7/12/20227/12/20221.0055.75
Racial Impacts of Financial Markets Operations7/13/20227/13/20222.0057.75
2022 Public Funds Forum - The Next American Economy; Women in Finance, Stakeholder Litigation; ESG-Exploring in the Emerging Tensions in Investing; Sustainability of Climate Risk 9/7/20229/7/20228.0065.75
2022 Public Funds Forum - Best Practices in Fund Governance; First Responders as Fiduciaries; Trends to Watch in Governance and Investing. 9/8/20229/8/20228.0073.75
CII – 2022 Fall Conference – Governance GAP Companies, What Next for the PCAOB; Strategies to Incorporate ESG; Washington Out Look; The SEC and Congress9/21-23/20229/21-23/20228.0081.75
CII – 2022 Fall Conference – The Materiality of Labor Rights; Engagement to Mitigate Climate Risk; Proxy Season Plans for 20239/21-23/20229/21-23/20226.0087.75
IFEBP – Governance; Retirement Plans; Administration; Fiduciary Responsibility; General Audits; Health & Welfare; New Legislation 10/21-25/202210/21-25/202216.00103.75
IFEBP – Public Pension Plans; Fund Professionals; Trustees Responsibility & Legal Environment; Networking with Industry Experts10/21-25/202210/21-25/202216.00119.75
Board Educational Day – Medicare Accountable Care Policy & Addressing Perspectives about the ACO REACH Model (PDF) - (Start of next training period 1/7/2023 - 1/6/2025)1/17/20231/17/20234.504.50
Board Educational Day - Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/17/20231/17/20232.006.50
Council of Institutional Investors - 2023 Spring Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 3/5-10/20233/5-10/202316.0022.50
IFEBP - Washington Legislative Update - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 5/21-24/20235/21-24/202318.9940.50
Trustee Leadership Forum (TLF) for Retirement Security Annual Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 6/11-15/20236/11-15/202328.0068.50
July Board Offsite Sustainability and Implications for Asset Owners 7/17/20237/17/20231.5070
July Board Offsite CalPERS' Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy7/17/20237/17/20231.0071
July Board Offsite Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Innovations in the Investment Industry  7/17/20237/17/20231.5072.50
July Board Offsite Overview of the Asset Liability Management Mid-Cycle and Strategic Asset Allocation Review7/17/20237/17/20232.0074.50
July Board Offsite Improving Health Outcomes and Equity: A Population Health Approach7/18/20237/18/20231.0075.50
July Board Offsite Spotlight on CalPERS Health Data Strategy & Research  7/18/20237/18/20231.0076.50
NACD: Master Class on Untangling ESG - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 8/24-25/20238/24-25/202332.00108.50
IFEBP Conference - Sessions outlined in Board Travel Report 9/29/2023-10/5/20239/29/2023-10/5/202340.00148.50

Board Member/Designee Name:

Nicole Griffith

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

10/20/2020 to 10/19/2022

Position:

Designee

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2021

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
California Health Care: Landscape and Levers for Change1/21/20211/21/20211.751.75
Behavioral Health Update1/21/20211/21/20211.503.25
Annual Board Fiduciary Training1/21/20211/21/20212.005.25
Compensation Governance Best Practices4/19/20214/19/20212.507.75
Capital Market Assumption Education7/12/20217/12/20211.509.25
Capital Market Assumptions: Survey & Methodology7/12/20217/12/20211.0010.25
Creating & Assessing Candidate Portfolios7/12/20217/12/20211.0011.25
The New Agenda for Sustainable Investment: Disclosure on Financial, Human and Physical Capital7/12/20217/12/20212.0013.25
Behaviorial Health Update7/13/20217/13/20211.0014.25
Working After Retirement Administration7/13/20217/12/20211.0015.25

Board Member/Designee Name:

Frank Ruffino

Two-year Period to Acquire 24 Hours:

10/20/2020 to 10/19/2022

Position:

Designee

Current Report As Of:

12/31/2021

Date Board Member/Designee Left Office:

 

Government Code Section 20100 (PDF), effective January 1, 2015, requires that CalPERS Board members receive a minimum of 24 hours of education within the first two years of assuming office, and for every subsequent two-year period in which they serve.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Policy (PDF) was amended in December 2014, to conform to the Government Code. The Policy applies to Board members and their designees.

The CalPERS Board Member Education Program Schedule outlines sessions offered each calendar year to meet the requirements of the Government Code and Board Member Education Policy. Program Schedules can be found on the Transparency and Accountability page.

The table below lists hours of education completed by the Board member or designee named above for the period noted. Each Board member and designee has two years from their effective date to meet the requirement.

Educational Activity/SessionDate OfferedDate Attended or ViewedHoursCumulative Hours
Glocal Economy and Market Valuations1/22/20191/22/20191.501.50
Regulatory Landscape1/22/20191/22/20191.002.50
Return Dynamic - Financial Markets1/22/20191/22/20191.754.25
Evolution of Private Markets1/22/20191/22/20191.505.75
The ACA, The Ca Exchange and 116th Congress1/23/20191/23/20191.006.75
Delivering Health in Rural California1/23/20191/23/20191.508.25
Restimulating Health in Rural California1/23/20191/23/20191.509.75
Fiduciary Training1/24/20191/24/20191.5011.25
Investment Risk and Return Basics5/13/20195/13/20193.0014.25
Asset Class Overview: The Role of Fixed Income and Benchmarks6/17/20196/17/20191.5015.75
Perspectives on Infrastructure Investing7/15/20197/15/20191.0016.75
California's Changing Marketplace From the Perspective of Purchaser7/16/20197/16/20191.5018.25
Investment Committee Workshop #38/20/20198/20/20193.0021.25
Fiduciary Training1/21/20201/21/20201.2522.50
Actuarial Essentials1/21/20201/21/20201.2523.75
Cybersecurity: Governance and Best Practices in a Shifting Threat Landscape1/21/20201/21/20202.5026.25
Health Care Cost Drivers Nationally and in California: What Are They and How Are They Changing?1/21/20201/21/20201.2527.50
Human Capital Management Update7/13/20207/13/20201.5029.00
Asset Class Education: Public Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.0030.00
Asset Class Education: Private Equity7/13/20207/13/20201.0031.00
Asset Allocation Education Discussion7/13/20207/13/20201.5032.50
Asset Liability Management Process and Timeline7/13/20207/13/20201.0033.50
Capitol Market Assumptions Methodology7/13/20207/13/20201.0034.50
The Board's Role in Culture in the New Era: Unleashing Value Via Cultural Intelligence7/15/20207/15/20202.0036.50

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