Camille Zapata

President

of California Women’s List

Camille Zapata is a digital strategist, communications executive, and creative leader working at the intersection of government, media, and global public engagement. She serves as Digital Director for California Governor Gavin Newsom, a leading national political figure whose policy leadership and public messaging increasingly shape conversations across the United States and internationally. In this role, Zapata leads one of the nation’s most influential public-sector digital operations, overseeing strategy, storytelling, and multimedia communications that reach millions of Californians while amplifying California’s leadership on the global stage. Her work supports the Governor’s engagement with state, national, and international audiences on issues including immigration, climate action, economic innovation, democracy, and global cooperation.

Zapata has helped modernize how government communicates in the digital era — translating complex policy into accessible, high-impact storytelling across social platforms, video, and emerging media. The New York Times called Newsom's social strategy a megaphone that "could galvanize Democrats." The Guardian dubbed it a "rapid response blitz," and The Sacramento Bee described a "steady stream" of memes, fact-checks, and GIFs cutting Trump's messaging down to size.

In addition to her public service leadership, Zapata serves as President of California Women’s List, supporting the election and advancement of women leaders across the state. She is also pursuing graduate studies in Public Relations Innovation, Strategy, and Management at the University of Southern California, focusing on strategic communications, brand storytelling, and the future of digital media.