Regent Bonnie Reiss

Bonnie Reiss is a partner in the Pegasus Sustainable Century Merchant Bank, the market leader in providing capital as well as strategic advice to commercially attractive sustainable businesses which are located primarily in the United States. Ms. Reiss received her BBA degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from Antioch Law School. She has over 25 years experience in business and entertainment law, political activism, finance and event production and is recognized for achievements in utilizing the entertainment industry/media to advance significant social and political causes. Prior to joining Pegasus Capital Advisors, Ms. Reiss served as senior advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-2007), advising the Governor on all policy and strategy issues with particular focus on environment, education, and economic development In 1992 she launched Arnold Schwarzenegger's non profit foundation, The Inner City Games Foundation, renamed After School All Stars, where she served as president for six years, building a ten state, fifteen city organization. In 1988 she founded the Earth Communications Office (ECO) and served as president for five years. Ms. Reiss is a board member of The Women's Conference, the After School All Stars; and the Lighting Science Group.

Ms. Reiss was appointed as a Regent in March 2008 by Governor Schwarzenegger to a term ending in 2020.

Appointed:
March 10, 2008
Term expires :
March 1, 2020

Committee memberships:
(2009-10):
Educational Policy (Vice Chair)
Grounds and Buildings
Long Range Planning
Oversight of the DOE Laboratories

Address:
1111 Franklin Street, 12th fl
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 987-9220