About Gregory Burgess
Third-Generation Californian. Public Health Expert. Your Neighbor.
I was born in San Francisco and raised in the natural beauty of Marin County—the same communities I'm asking to represent in Congress. From Point Reyes to the Canal District, these aren't just places on a map to me. They're home.
A Life of Service & Adventure
My path to this campaign has been anything but conventional. In my twenties, I sailed around the world—an experience that taught me resilience, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for how interconnected our world truly is. As I sailed across the Pacific, I was struck by the vastness of the world and how humanity's struggles mirrored the unpredictability of the sea. That journey shaped not only my worldview but also my creative vision.
After returning from sea, I spent a year as a volunteer English teacher in Indonesia, where I worked with students from diverse backgrounds. This experience deepened my appreciation for language as a bridge between cultures and a tool for empowerment—a belief that stayed with me when I returned home.
Every child, regardless of their challenges, has the potential to succeed—and that same philosophy drives my approach to policy.
— Gregory BurgessEducation
Master of Public Health
Environmental Health, University of Minnesota Twin Cities — Focus on infectious disease (especially zoonotic diseases from animals brought about by environmental encroachment), food security and climate change
Bachelor of Arts
English Literature & Religious Studies, University of California Santa Cruz
Professional Experience
Special Education Teacher
10 Years
Worked with students with autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities. Developed individualized approaches to help every student reach their potential.
Public Health Advisor & Quarantine Officer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Minnesota
Conducted epidemiological investigations on disease outbreaks and travel-related exposure risks. Enforced federal quarantine regulations and led interagency coordination for public health preparedness.
Clinical Engineer
Stryker — Fremont, CA
Led regulatory transitions and developed AI-driven blood loss analysis models for improved surgical device accuracy. Authored SOPs and regulatory documentation for laboratory compliance.
Operations Specialist
Gauss Surgical — Los Altos, CA
Contributed to the development of a groundbreaking medical device that measures patient blood loss during surgery using iPhone and iPad technology—providing real-time data for surgeons and improving patient outcomes.
Teacher's Union Grievance Representative, Teamster (school bus driver), and proud Postal Carrier Union Member
Hawaii, Bolinas, CA, Santa Rosa, CA
Public Health & Innovation
My work at the CDC deepened my understanding of the systems that protect our communities—and where those systems fall short. Later, as a Clinical Engineer, I helped develop technology that saves lives in operating rooms across the country. It's proof that when we combine healthcare expertise with technological innovation, we can solve real problems.
Why I'm Running
I've spent my life solving problems—in classrooms, in public health crises, in operating rooms. When COVID-19 shut down the world, I didn't sit idle. I started researching and writing legislation—real bills addressing the issues I'd seen firsthand throughout my career: failing rural infrastructure, insurance companies abandoning wildfire-prone communities, workers treated as expenses rather than assets, and families priced out of homeownership.
Now I'm bringing that work to Congress. But I'm not asking you to trust campaign promises. I'm showing you my work: 37 drafted bills covering everything from wildfire insurance to housing justice to protecting Point Reyes ranchers—legislation I began crafting during the pandemic and have refined ever since.
I still sail the San Francisco Bay. I still call Marin County home. And I believe our district deserves a representative who understands both our challenges and our potential.
No Party Preference. No Special Interests. Just Honest Work for CA-2.
Join the movement to restore rural sovereignty and transparent government.
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