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Public Service & Leadership
2019 Fellowship Cohort
Ayesha Abbasi
Fellow at Community College League of California
"Sacramento has taught me a great deal about how to be an effective advocate while navigating the legislative process. Most importantly it has shown me that my personal experiences and grass-roots values are respected here."
Mariam Alkhalili
Fellow at Governors Office of Planning and Research
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David Angel
Fellow for Secretary of State
"The Loveridge Fellowship allowed me to get a unique perspective by placing me in a Statewide office which helped me to gain a deeper understanding of government and the policymaking process"
Therresa Austin
Fellow for Senator Richard Roth
"The Loveridge Fellowship has granted me a renewed appreciation for the work of legislators and their staff. The actions taken in Sacramento truly make an immeasurable impact on the lives of all Californians."
Kyla Foreman
Fellow at the Speaker Rendon's Office
"The Loveridge Fellowship empowered me with the knowledge and mentorship to pursue my passion for creating a more responsive government dedicated to investing in the well-being of traditionally undeserved communities.
Natalia Garcia
Fellow for Assemblymember Reyes
“My opportunity as a Loveridge Fellow in Assemblymember Reyes’s Capitol Office reaffirmed my passion to duly serve the public and affect progress to benefit all of California.”
Joanna Mai
Fellow for the American Lung
Association
"Sacramento is where you want to be if you care about the environment! Watching our state government fight back against federal rollbacks on environmental protection makes me proud."
Andrea Marea
Fellow at California State Association
of Counties
""It is because of the Loveridge Fellowship that I have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the public services provided by all 58 counties across California."
Isis Orellana
Fellow for Governors Census Office
"Being surrounded by likeminded individuals who were both encouraging and inspiring allowed me to build capacity while learning new skills. Don’t be afraid the worst you can get is a no!"
Alma Ramos
Fellow for California State Parks
“Sacramento has given me new perspectives on the law and the governmental policies behind it. The Loveridge Fellowship has truly helped me advance my professional career and personal ambition."
Andreas Rauch
Fellow for Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis
“My time in Sacramento has reinforced my belief in the necessity and relevance of good government, and the faith that our state will continue to lead the nation to a more prosperous future.”
Melissa Sagun
Fellow for Assemblymember Medina
""Out of all of my college endeavors, the Loveridge Fellowship has
given me one of the biggest opportunities to build my knowledge on the legislative process and state government."
Michael Seley
Fellow for League of California Cities
""The Loveridge Fellowship taught me valuable information about California politics and local governance. It helped inspire my desire to return to Sacramento to continue a career in state service."
Leslie Sanchez Valenzuela
California Association of Sanitation
Agencies
"“Having the opportunity to work with water quality policies made me realize my strong passion for environmental issues and to be an advocate for safe drinking water for California”