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Steve Poizner http://stevepoizner.com/

A highly successful entrepreneur, Steve Poizner founded two successful technology companies in Silicon Valley. His last company, SnapTrack, pioneered the technology that put life-saving GPS receivers into 700 million cell phones around the world. Steve also founded and served as chief executive officer of Strategic Mapping Inc., a company that assists police departments, utilities and transportation companies with strategic planning and logistics.

In 2006, Steve became one of only two Republicans elected statewide when he defeated Democratic Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante in the race for Insurance Commissioner. As Insurance Commissioner, Steve oversees the California Department of Insurance (CDI), the largest consumer protection agency in the state. Since assuming office, Steve has permanently cut the operating budget at the Department of Insurance by 15% - making him the only candidate running for Governor who has actually cut waste from state government. Along with cutting the budget at CDI, Steve has cut thousands of dollars of fees, infusing consumers' pockets with extra money and stimulating the economy.

Steve's entrepreneurial success in Silicon Valley earned him the opportunity to serve in the White House fellowship program. Steve started the program one week before the September 11, 2001 attacks. As the Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection in the National Security Council, Steve was responsible for issues such as emergency communications planning for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and protecting the nation's banking system and power grids from cyber-attacks. In 2006, he was elected as a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations after being nominated by former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz.

Meg Whitman http://www.megwhitman.com/

Education

Meg's commitment to education is deeply rooted in her own experiences.

She was born in Long Island, N.Y., where her mother ran the household and her father worked in finance. Together they raised Meg, her sister and her brother, encouraging them to pursue their education and their dreams.

She attended public school from kindergarten through the 12th grade. In 1973 she entered Princeton University -- as part of the fourth class of women to attend the school. She graduated with a degree in economics and went on to Harvard Business School where she earned a Master in Business Administration.

Meg believes that education is a priority for California -- for the parents and the children in our state. Our children need to be prepared for the future, and they can't be without a strong education, especially in math and science. Meg is committed to making sure that every child has that solid education and that California is first in education.
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Business Experience

Meg has a passion for business and for helping people achieve their dreams.

Her 30-year career includes helping companies, such as Stride Rite, Bain & Company and Procter & Gamble, and working on much-loved brands, such as Mr. Potato Head, Keds and Barney. At FTD, she helped a network of florists strengthen their business networks. And at Hasbro and Disney, she helped spark the imaginations of children and encouraged them to live to their full potential with educational toys, shows and programs.

In 1998, she joined a start-up company in Silicon Valley. At the time, few people could see the potential in a company with 30 employees and a little over $4 million in revenue. But Meg did. She was inspired by what she saw -- a company dedicated to helping millions of people reach their goals of launching and building their own businesses. And she knew. This was the company for her.
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