California Museum Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — May 20, 2025: The California Museum is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Aram Nadjarian, Founder & Managing Partner of Mozaic Media & Communications (Mozaic), an award-winning environmental policy leader and communications strategist; and Scott Chan, Chief Investment Officer of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) and a nationally respected expert in institutional investment and financial stewardship.

“Both Aram and Scott bring a powerful combination of strategic insight, leadership, and dedication to public service,” said Anne Marie Petrie, Chair of the California Museum’s Board of Trustees. “Their perspectives will be instrumental as we continue to expand our reach, grow our impact, and inspire future generations through California’s rich and diverse stories.”

Aram Nadjarian

Aram Nadjarian is the Founder and Managing Partner of Mozaic Media & Communications, a national full-service public relations firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. Mozaic specializes in strategic communications and public affairs campaigns for a wide range of public, private, and nonprofit clients. Under Aram’s leadership, the firm has led major public engagement efforts across California and the U.S., shaping messaging for more than 400 clients with a combined $750 million in communications budgets. Mozaic is also a trusted leader in reaching diverse and hard-to-reach populations — relied on by state agencies, foundations, corporations, and nonprofits for culturally competent and results-driven communications strategies.

Nadjarian’s firm has supported statewide initiatives such as Listos California, a multilingual emergency preparedness campaign, and the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, a landmark student public service fellowship. Clients also include the California Film Commission, California Student Aid Commission, California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative, the Hilton Foundation, and The James Irvine Foundation.

Previously, he served as Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency and as Senior Environmental Policy Advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He played a key role in implementing AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, and helped launch California’s first international climate summits. He also helped develop cross-border partnerships with Mexico and provided crisis communications support to the Governor’s office.

Before entering public affairs, he earned national recognition as an award-winning television producer for a children’s educational program.

He holds degrees from Loyola Marymount University and the University of Sussex, and a professional certificate from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Nadjarian also serves on advisory and board roles with Climate Resolve, the NextGen Chamber of Commerce, and the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation.

Scott Chan

Scott Chan has served as Chief Investment Officer for CalSTRS since July 2024. He oversees a team of more than 200 investment professionals and manages a $349.5 billion portfolio as of March 31, 2025. Chan joined CalSTRS in 2018 as Deputy CIO, bringing decades of experience in institutional investment and portfolio strategy.

Prior to CalSTRS, he was Senior Managing Director of Investments for the University of California Regents, where he oversaw the $55 billion global equities portfolio and helped guide pensions for the Los Alamos and Livermore National Laboratories. He has also served as Chief Investment Officer for the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System and held leadership roles at hedge fund partnerships.

Chan is actively involved in promoting innovation in finance. He serves on the boards or advisory councils of the Toigo Foundation, Institutional Investors Roundtable, the Milken Institute’s DEI Executive Council, and several global investment organizations. He holds an MBA from Duke University, a BA in economics from UCLA, and is a CFA charterholder.

About the California Museum:

The California Museum—home of the California Hall of Fame—focuses on the state’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture. Through interactive experiences, the Museum inspires visitors to make a mark on history. Located at 1020 O Street in the March Fong Eu Secretary of State complex, the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $8-$10. Plan a visit at californiamuseum.org

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