National policy changes do not stay in Washington. They cascade through states and cities, reshaping budgets, enforcement, and service delivery. How are San Francisco and California responding right now, and where can public leaders and civic partners make a difference?

Hear directly from HKS alumni serving at the city and state level, then connect with fellow HKS grads who are building solutions across government, nonprofits, and industry. All HKS SF alumni and friends interested in state and local governance are welcome.

Featured Guests:

David Chiu — San Francisco City Attorney; former California State Assembly Member; Harvard MPP and JD
Rafael Mandelman — President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors; Harvard MPP
Phil Ting — Former California State Assembly Member and Budget Chair; former San Francisco Assessor; HKS MPP

Event Agenda:

5:30–5:45 PM — Welcome and framing
5:45–6:45 PM — Roundtable conversation + audience Q&A
6:45–7:00 PM — Closing reflections and next steps
After 7:00 PM — Optional move to rooftop bar for continued networking

HKS SF × State & Local SIG: How National Policy Shifts Impact the Bay