Malia M. Cohen

Malia M. Cohen is the 33rd and current Controller of California, having assumed office on January 2, 2023. Born and raised in San Francisco, she graduated from public schools before earning a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Fisk University and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Her career in public service includes serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 2011 to 2019, where she was President of the Board. Following that, she was elected to the California State Board of Equalization, representing the 2nd district from 2019 to 2023 and serving as its chair. She is the first African American woman to serve as California State Controller.