Odette Ford leads initiatives to integrate immigrants into California’s economy and society through the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), which drives the state’s job growth and economic development. Her role involves creating strategies that promote immigrants’ economic opportunities, social integration, and civic participation. Recognizing that successful integration boosts prosperity and living standards, her work supports mutual benefits for both immigrants and society. It also requires collaboration with national and local stakeholders and coordination across state agencies, making her role vital to California’s inclusive growth.