James Ramos — During the hearing, multiple speakers courteously addressed James Ramos as Chairman/Assembly Member/Assemblymember Ramos and thanked him as the discussion moved between witnesses, creating one continuous acknowledgment moment.
James Ramos — James Ramos is repeatedly thanked and recognized throughout this segment for his leadership, chairing the hearing, and continued work on the issue. Speakers express appreciation for his consistent efforts year after year, note his involvement in the committee’s work, and hope that future progress will make further hearings unnecessary.
Teresa Maldonado — Identified as Vice President, Research Innovation, University of California Office.
Teresa Maldonado — Teresa Maldonado is introduced and then introduces herself as Vice President for Research and Innovation at the UC Office of the President. She explains that her role includes overseeing research and innovation across the 10 UC campuses, three national labs, agriculture and natural resources, and partnerships with UC Health.
Richard Lyons — Identified as Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley.
Richard Lyons — Introduced as Chancellor, UC Berkeley.
Pridip Kozla — Identified as Chancellor, University of California, San Diego.
Gary McPherson — Gary McPherson is identified as the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Gary McPherson — Gary McPherson is introduced as the Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a repeated introduction shortly afterward identifying him as Vice Chancellor from UC Santa Barbara.
Gary McPherson — Gary McPherson is introduced as the next witness and then identifies himself as Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services at UC Santa Barbara and the Chancellor’s NAGPRA designee. He continues his opening testimony on behalf of the university.
S. Jack Hu — Identified as Chancellor, University of California, Riverside.
S. Jack Hu — Introduced as Chancellor, UC Riverside.
Bob Pernell — Identified as Director of Tribal Cultural Resources, Table Mountain Rancheria.
Bob Pernell — Bob Pernell is introduced as part of the last panel, with a later mention identifying him as associated with Tribal Cultural Resources.
Charlene Nechmann — Identified as Director of Tribal Cultural Resources, Table Mountain Rancheria.
Charlene Nechma — Identified as Chairwoman of the Mukima, Oloni tribe.
Isaiah Ivanko — Identified as Chairman of the Subbo Band of Lascena Indians.
Isaiah Ivanko — Isaiah Ivanko is mentioned repeatedly as Chairman in the context of the last panel, with no substantive discussion beyond identifying him by name and title.
Marianne Andreas — Identified as tribal council member, Morango Band of Mission Indians.
Marianne Andreas — Marianne Andreas is identified multiple times as a Tribal Council Member on the panel, then she begins her testimony on behalf of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, describing tribal frustration and exhaustion with repeated audits and delays.
Marianne Andreas — Marianne Andreas, former chairperson of the Morongo tribal government, is identified as someone the UC Berkeley or the President's Office should meet with to clarify remains and repatriation issues. The discussion specifically notes that the President's Office will be asked to speak with her to clarify repatriation stipulations.
Mike Lopez — Identified as Vice Chairman of the San Yanez Band of Chumash Indians.
Jack Potter — Identified as Chairman of Reading Rancheria.
Jack Potter — Jack Potter is repeatedly identified as Chairman of the Redding Rancheria as part of the last panel.
Jack Potter — The chair introduces Jack Potter, who then testifies that the proposed timeline is unacceptable. He criticizes the long delays and references prior panels, continuing with remarks about the issue’s broader impact and personal observations tied to the discussion.
Christopher Cabaldon — Recognized in the opening acknowledgments as Senator Cabaldon.
Christopher Cabaldon — Senator Cabaldon questions the witness about the university budget approach, pressing for more detail and raising a constitutional concern about the legislature’s appropriations authority over the university budget. He emphasizes the need for a constitutionally valid appropriations approach before yielding to the next questioner.
Christopher Cabaldon — Addressed by surname as Cabaldon.
Sharon Quirk-Silva — Sharon Quirk-Silva is recognized in the opening acknowledgments as an Assembly Member.
Sharon Quirk-Silva — Sharon Quirk-Silva asks for clarification on what it means for a body to comply, expresses concern that UC does not appear to be moving toward compliance with sufficient urgency, and follows up by asking what consequences exist when a body fails to comply.
Gregg Hart — Recognized in the opening acknowledgments as Assembly Member Hart.
Corey Jackson — Recognized in the opening acknowledgments as Assembly Member Corey Jackson.
Corey Jackson — Recognized as the member speaking in support of accountability and criticizing the report.
Corey Jackson — Thanks the chairs and criticizes the report as especially poor.
Corey Jackson — Continues criticizing flagship institutions for failing to honor California's first people.
Corey Jackson — The speaker references comments made earlier by Assemblymember Jackson.
Corey Jackson — His comments were echoed in support of treating remains with respect.
Mike Fong — Gives opening remarks supporting the hearing and criticizing UC oversight of NAGPRA compliance.
Mike Fong — Likely the 'Fong' referenced in the greeting to committee members.
Mike Fong — Echoes colleagues' concerns and stresses urgency for the UC system to act.
Jesse Gabriel — Referenced in connection with last year's CSU system hearing.
Jesse Gabriel — Addressed in the auditor's opening greeting as Fong appears to be a transcription error for Assemblymember Fong? Actually the text says Fong; likely Assemblymember Mike Fong.
Grant Parks — Grant Parks, California State Auditor, is introduced as part of the first panel and then provides an overview of his office’s audit work, explaining that an audit report was issued in April 2025 and outlining the scope and timing of completed and upcoming audits, including that three audits have been completed and a fourth is expected to begin in October.
Grayson Hughes — Introduced as Senior Auditor and part of the first panel.
Grayson Hughes — Identified as the audit supervisor on the assignment.
Andrew Alejandre — Introduced as Executive Director of the California Native American Heritage Commission.
Andrew Alejandre — Andrew Alejandre was introduced as the Executive Director of the California Native American Heritage Commission and later referenced again as Director and former chairman, indicating continued identification of the same witness without a substantive topic shift.
Reggie Paduleen — Introduced as Chairman of the Native American Heritage Commission.
John Harabedian — Addressed in the auditor's opening greeting.
John Harabedian — The speaker thanks Chair Herbedian, likely referring to Chair Harabedian, for putting the hearing together.