Sabine Talaugon, Deputy Secretary for Intergovernmental Relations
Sabine Talaugon was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in August 2024 to serve as Deputy Secretary of Intergovernmental Relations at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to joining CalEPA, Sabine worked at nonprofit organizations including First Nations Development Institute and the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health. She also provided consulting services through Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies and Iwex Consulting. She began state service in 2020, leading tribal affairs work at California State Parks. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and a Master of Public Policy degree from Mills College at Northeastern University. Sabine is a Shamala Chumash descendant.