California State Librarian, State of California

Greg Lucas has reported on California’s capital for over 20 years as a widely acclaimed journalist for celebrated publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, and is the current senior editor of the Sacramento Capitol Weekly. With a Bachelors degree in Communications from Stanford University and Masters degree in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, his sharp writing skills and long relationship with the capital provide deep insight and a clear personal connection with this state’s rich history and promising future. Currently, Greg serves as a board member at the Friends of California Archives and was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as the new California state Librarian in 2014. His appreciation and respect for literacy goes beyond the books and into our classrooms at the Food Literacy Center, creating bridges between food, literacy, and community well-being.