For more than 50 years, we've hosted a monthly luncheon featuring dynamic guest speakers on current public policy, elections, and initiatives. Join us on the 2nd Friday of (almost) every month to share good food, great company, and Democratic values. Check out this list of previous guest speakers.

  • Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM · $30.00 USD
    Michael's at Shoreline in Mountain View, CA

    Lunch with CDP Vice Chair David Campos

    In his day job as Deputy County Executive for Santa Clara County, David Campos oversees communications and public affairs, intergovernmental relations, technology services, and community engagement. In his spare time, he also serves as Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party. David will join us for a conversation about how the County and the Democratic Party are responding to a second Trump Administration and fighting for progressive values at the local and state level.

    HOW TO ORDER TICKETS

    Please select your ticket quantity below and click "Purchase tickets" to proceed to the payment page. Your reservation is NOT complete until you have paid for your ticket(s). 

    Tickets are $30 for Current Members (paid for 2025) and $35 for Non-Members. A one-month grace period is offered to begin each calendar year. Not sure if you're current on your dues? Send us an email to check. Tickets ARE refundable and/or transferable.

    If you would like to register now and pay at the door, please send an email to [email protected]. We can accept in-person payment by cash or check.

    Out of respect for the restaurant staff, we ask that you please RSVP no later than 4:00pm Thursday, March 13th.

  • Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM · $30.00 USD
    Michael's at Shoreline in Mountain View, CA

    A Conversation about Climate

    Responding to your interest in opportunities to engage around climate change, we're excited to welcome Tristia Bauman as our guest speaker. Tristia is a leader with the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, which was founded by Former Vice President Al Gore to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. 

    Today, CRP is a diverse group of passionate individuals who’ve come together to tackle the greatest challenge of our time. They are advocates, cultural leaders, organizers, scientists, and storytellers from around the world, committed to building a sustainable future together. Their shared vision is for a swift, systemic, and just transition toward net zero emissions by the middle of this century, with major steps toward that goal by 2030. Tristia will join us for a conversation about this vision as we look ahead to Earth Day.

    ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

    Tristia Bauman went to law school to fight against the systems that create poverty and inequity. She has spent her legal career working for the liberation and dignity of all people, with a focus on ending the criminalization of homelessness. She began her legal career in the courts and jails as a public defender in Miami, and later as Senior Attorney at the National Homelessness Law Center. She is currently Directing Attorney of Housing at the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.

    HOW TO ORDER TICKETS

    Please select your ticket quantity below and click "Purchase tickets" to proceed to the payment page. Your reservation is NOT complete until you have paid for your ticket(s). 

    Tickets are $30 for Current Members (paid for 2025) and $35 for Non-Members. A one-month grace period is offered to begin each calendar year. Not sure if you're current on your dues? Send us an email to check. Tickets ARE refundable and/or transferable.

    If you would like to register now and pay at the door, please send an email to [email protected]. We can accept in-person payment by cash or check.

    Out of respect for the restaurant staff, we ask that you please RSVP no later than 4:00pm Thursday, April 10th.

  • Friday, May 09, 2025 at 12:00 PM · $30.00 USD
    Michael's at Shoreline in Mountain View, CA

    Lunch with Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

    Dianna Zamora-Marroquin serves as Senior Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM), the largest affiliate in the country. where she is responsible for legislative lobbying, community engagement, grassroots advocacy, and media affairs.  Prior to joining PPMM, Dianna was Senior Director of Political Strategy and Operations for the South Bay Labor Council, where she developed the political program and ran the largest grassroots political operation in Santa Clara County.

    Dianna will join us for a conversation about the work of Planned Parenthood to protect and expand health care access and reproductive rights in the Bay Area and beyond. We'll also discuss how you can get involved as an advocate.

    ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

    Dianna has enjoyed a successful career, holding positions ranging from a Consultant for the Select Committee on California-Latin American Affairs for a State Assemblymember to the Public Policy Manager for a State Senator. She has worked for a renowned research firm in San Diego as their Senior Project Director and lived in Washington, D.C. where she served as the Communications Director for two California Congressmen.

    Dianna's work has earned her much-deserved recognition, including being named Congressmember Ro Khanna's inaugural Woman of the Year in 2024 and an award from State Assemblymember Alex Lee. Dianna currently serves as the President of the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley and on the San José Spotlight Community Advisory Board. She is a member of the Rotary Club of San José, sits on the Board of Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN), and is a voting member of the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee.

    Dianna, who is fluent in Spanish, earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations with a minor in Italian from the University of Southern California (Fight On!) and a master’s degree in Global Leadership with a certification in Project Management from the University of San Diego.

    HOW TO ORDER TICKETS

    Please select your ticket quantity below and click "Purchase tickets" to proceed to the payment page. Your reservation is NOT complete until you have paid for your ticket(s). 

    Tickets are $30 for Current Members (paid for 2025) and $35 for Non-Members. A one-month grace period is offered to begin each calendar year. Not sure if you're current on your dues? Send us an email to check. Tickets ARE refundable and/or transferable.

    If you would like to register now and pay at the door, please send an email to [email protected]. We can accept in-person payment by cash or check.

    Out of respect for the restaurant staff, we ask that you please RSVP no later than 4:00pm Thursday, May 8th.