Elizabeth Barton-Mattos

Assistant to Appointments @Office Of California Governor Gavin Newsom

Sacramento, CA, US

Conduct candidate outreach and political vetting to identify and evaluate potential appointees across California’s agencies, departments, boards, and commissions. Supervise and mentor interns, including developing a comprehensive training curriculum to strengthen professional pipelines into public service.Manage complex scheduling and calendars for multiple principals, ensuring seamless coordination across high-level meetings and events.Oversee the preparation and execution of appointment paperwork, including the creation and distribution of official commission documents.Operate with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion while working with sensitive political and personnel information.Serve as liaison to agency and department leadership and support teams throughout California state government, fostering collaboration and maintaining trusted relationships.Support the Office’s strategic priorities by combining administrative expertise with political awareness, ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

University of California, Berkeley

Political Science and Government

California State University-Sacramento

Master of Public Policy Administration