Keynote Speakers
Dr Cornel West
Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Prof Rick Wolff
Dr. Cornel West is a renowned philosopher, public intellectual, and prophetic voice for justice. A Harvard- and Princeton-trained scholar, he has spent decades confronting the moral failures of American democracy through his writings, lectures, and activism. Author of several books including Race Matters and Democracy Matters, West bridges philosophy, theology, and social critique.
Prof Rick Wolff
Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Prof Rick Wolff
Professor Richard D. Wolff is a leading Marxian economist, author, and public intellectual whose work exposes the failures of capitalism and explores democratic alternatives. Founder of Democracy at Work and host of Economic Update, Wolff brings clarity and courage to economic critique. His video message to Left Coast Forum attendees calls for solidarity, shared power, and transformative change.
Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove is a dynamic advocate for justice, equity, and opportunity. Representing California’s 37th District, she champions progressive policies on criminal justice reform, healthcare, and environmental equity. A former state senator and arts advocate, Kamlager-Dove brings courage, intellect, and compassion to
Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove is a dynamic advocate for justice, equity, and opportunity. Representing California’s 37th District, she champions progressive policies on criminal justice reform, healthcare, and environmental equity. A former state senator and arts advocate, Kamlager-Dove brings courage, intellect, and compassion to public service—working to build a government rooted in accountability and inclusion.