Mullissa Willette for CalPERS
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I am honored to earn the trust of CalPERS public agency members who voted to elect me to the CalPERS Board. Whether you voted for me or Richard Fuentes, I promise to fight to protect our retirement and health care security.  I want to thank Richard and his supporters for keeping this election focused on securing our pensions--a mission that requires our full attention. I look forward to working with public agency employees and unions on critical retirement and health care issues.
–Mullissa Willette, Tax Exemption Investigator, ​Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office

About Mullissa

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Since 2012, I’ve helped make tax determinations on billions of dollars of property tax claims for the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office. This work includes analyzing data, reviewing financial records, ensuring legal compliance and assessing property tax status.

As SEIU Local 521 First Vice-President, my duties include business administration, strategic planning, budgeting, contract negotiations and legislative advocacy. I help oversee a $30 million operating budget for my 40,000 member union.

I’ve learned from analyzing financial data that behind every number there are real lives that matter.  As your CalPERS trustee, I’ll fight to protect your hard earned pension and health care benefits.

I would be honored to gain your trust and your vote.

Endorsements

​UNIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
  • SEIU State Council
  • SEIU Local 521, SEIU Local 721, SEIU Local 1021, SEIU Local 221
  • South Bay Labor Council—Executive Board 
  • Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club
  • Santa Clara & San Benito Building and Construction Trades Council​
  • Building Trades Council - IBEW 332
  • California Professional Firefighters
  • Santa Clara County Employees Management Association
​CalPERS TRUSTEES:
  • Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer​
  • Theresa Taylor
  • ​Jose Luis Pacheco​
  • Ramon Rubalcava
  • Lisa Middleton
  • David Miller
  • Priya Mathur—Former CalPERS Board President, BART employee
  • Ron Lind—Former Trustee  
LEADERSHIP:
  • John Courtney, President—ATU Local 265
  • Maya Esparza, San Jose Councilmember
  • Peter Ortiz, Trustee—Santa Clara County Board of Education
  • Rebecca Armendariz, Gilroy Councilmember
  • Gary Kremen, President—Santa Clara Valley Water District 
  • Patrick Ahrens President, Foothill De Anza College Board of Trustees, FHDA 
  • Sally Lieber, City Councilwoman, City of Mountain View
  • Riley Talford, Trustee, FCERA
  • Sergio Jimenez, San Jose Councilmember
  • Sylvia Arenas, San Jose Councilmember
  • Dave Cortese, State Senator
CalPERS Members
  • Tammy Dhanota, Public Communications Specialist, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
  • Jason Dorsey, General Maintenance Mechanic III / SEIU 521 Chapter Vice President,
    Santa Clara County
  • Jonathan Cholula, Procurement Contract Specialist, Santa Clara County
  • Carol Garvey, Retired, Santa Clara County
  • Dawn Cieslik, Assistant Chief Appraiser, Santa Clara County Assessor
  • John Arantes, President BART Chapter SEIU 1021, BART
  • Lupe Gutierrez, Healthcare worker/PSAII, San Mateo County

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“If you’re looking for a trustee who understands investments, asks tough questions and has the integrity to defend your pensions, Mullissa’s your choice.”
John Arantes, President BART Chapter SEIU 1021  

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“Mullissa is exceptionally qualified to be our next CalPERS trustee. Her experience fighting for workers' rights, protecting our retirement and parsing financial data is impressive. Mullissa Willette is our choice to protect our retirement and health care security."
Brian Rice, President, California Professional Firefighters 

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“For the last ten years, I’ve worked with Mullissa to defend workers’ rights, fight for retirement benefits and deliver access to quality healthcare. She’s experienced, dedicated, and honest.  Mullissa Willette’s ready to serve.”
Riko Mendez, CEO SEIU 521
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“Mullissa loves numbers and spreadsheets. You can count on her to protect your retirement and healthcare security.”
Theresa Taylor, CalPERS Board President

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"Mullissa Willette is extremely well-qualified to serve as your next CalPERS trustee. She's a fierce fighter for retirement and health care security who knows how to take deep dives into financial data. Mullissa is ready on DAY ONE to protect your pension."
Jose Luis Pacheco, CalPERS Board Member (At-Large)

PROTECT YOUR ​PENSION &
SECURE YOUR ​RETIREMENT 

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  • ​Ensure sufficient cash flow to pay benefits
  • Make sure investments don’t privatize public jobs
  • Reduce risky Wall Street investments and lower fees
  • Engage with corporate boards to increase shareholder value and diversify directors
  • Urge companies to address financial risks caused by climate change and poor governance

DELIVER ACCESS TO
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE 

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  • Provide complete health care and reproductive services for women
  • Ensure provider choice and insurance options throughout California
  • Use CalPERS’ market share to negotiate lower costs for services
  • Push for greater transparency from insurance providers

FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE

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  • Harvard Business School—Certification in Alternative Investments: Maximize portfolio value by assessing investment opportunities in private equity, private debt and real estate.
  • UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business—Certification in Modern Investment Practices for Retirement Systems: Portfolio/Risk Management; Asset Allocation, Actuarial Analysis, Governance, Fiduciary Duties, Impact of COVID and Inflation.
  • CA Board of Equalization—Certification in Advanced Assessment Analyst: Applicable administrative rules, case and statutory law.  
  • Southern New Hampshire University, Bachelor of Management, Public Administration

LEADERSHIP

  • First Vice-President, SEIU Local 521
  • Chairperson/Commissioner for Santa Clara County Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Elections
  • Local 521 Retirement Security and Pension Committee
  • Alternate Commissioner--
    ​SCC Juvenile Justice Systems Collaborative
  • Santa Clara University, Amos Dana Award--
    Distinction in Public Service
  • American University, Peace and Conflict Resolution
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IN THE NEWS

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Letter to Editor: Willette: CalPERS Responsible Strategy

OpEd: ​​Retirement security shouldn't be for union members only.
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