As the proud daughter of a Greek immigrant and a native Californian, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has a deep-rooted love for her home state that began when her father came to California as a refugee from Greece. Her passion and gratitude for California led her to devote her life to public service.

A proud mother, daughter, advocate, and leader, Eleni knows the struggles Californians face and has the experience and grit to bring meaningful change to her home state. She is a fierce fighter and strives to build a future where everyone — regardless of race, class, or immigration status — has the same chance and opportunity that she and her family did.