Capital Fellows Programs

02/02/2023

Alumni Spotlight: Congrats to Rei Onishi, 2004-05 Senate Fellow Alumnus, on his appointment as Sacramento Superior Court Judge by Governor Newsom! It is empowering to see Capital Fellow Alumni continue their careers in public service. See the article below to read more about his remarkable career path since the Fellowship!

He defended employee pension overhaul law challenged before California Supreme Court.

02/02/2023

"My name is Samantha A. Elizalde (she/her(s)/ella) and I am from Fontana, California. I attended Sac State where I received my B.A. in Political Science and served in several positions for the Associated Students, Inc. including student body president where I represented more than 31,500 students on different issues areas such as basic needs, mental health, college affordability, and pandemic recovery. I also took part in the Sacramento Semester Program where I interned for the California Student Aid Commision and was a part of their government relations team. My passion for serving others coupled with my own identities as a Latina first-generation college student is what motivates me to continue to expand my knowledge and be a part of the legislative and policy-making process. I applied to be a Fellow because I knew that this would be an opportunity to be a part of the policy making process and represent the people of California through hands-on experiential learning. This opportunity is unique being that it is the beginning of many of our careers in public policy and we have a wide range of resources to guide us through the year. I wanted a learning experience that will help me grow personally and professionally, but I also wanted to feel like I had a community and support. The Assembly Fellowship Program provides just that. I am placed in the Office of Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes. Currently I am staffing bills, issue areas, meetings, and much more! I have learned so much about the bill introduction process and drafting a bill. There is so much work that goes into it and I am glad that I get to be a part of the process. Something that I have really enjoyed about my fellowship is the connections that I have been able to build both within the fellowship and in the capitol community. These are long lasting relationships that I will cherish greatly." Application deadline for 2023-24 Assembly Fellowship is February 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm (PST). Apply now! https://ccsapply.smapply.io/

01/30/2023

"Hello! My name is Andrew Nickens, and I graduated from University of California, Davis. Before becoming an Assembly Fellow, I served with the Student Senate for California Community Colleges as its Vice President of Legislative Affairs. The Assembly Fellowship is a training ground for future capitol staff. It is the best way to start a career in the Legislature, and anyone who feels a calling to public service will find a home working in the Legislature. I was placed in Assemblyman Vince Fong's Office working on wildfire prevention, transportation, and higher education issues. My supervisors have shared lessons from their extensive experience in communications and budget and legislative process. Despite being only one month into my placement, I have already learned so much. The Fellowship is not a solitary experience. Throughout the entire process, I have relied upon my colleagues in the cohort, the supportive program staff, and the mentorship of the broader capitol community. Everyone is invested in your success and at every step in the process I felt supported." Application deadline for 2023-24 Assembly Fellowship is Monday, February 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm (PST). Apply now! https://ccsapply.smapply.io/

01/18/2023

Want an unforgettable experience, learning about California policymaking while you work for a year at the highest levels of state government? Apply to the Capital Fellows Programs! Applications are due February 6, 2023, at 5:00 pm (PST). Apply now! https://ccsapply.smapply.io/

10/06/2022

❗️📢❗️ A N NO U N C E M E N T ❗️📢❗️ Applications are now LIVE! We are excited to announce that applications are officially open for the 2023-24 Capital Fellows Programs! Get started on your application today at: https://ccsapply.smapply.io/.
The deadline is Monday, February 6th, 2023 by 5:00 PM Pacific Time. APPLY NOW!

07/20/2022

Interested in becoming a Capital Fellow and have questions? The Capital Fellows directors and alum will be hosting four upcoming info sessions to answer your questions.

Capital Fellows 101: Information Sessions with the Capital Fellows Directors (Remote)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022 from Noon – 1:00 pm (https://tinyurl.com/4d86dkpp)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 from Noon – 1:00 pm (https://tinyurl.com/2uurx6xp)

Day in the Life of a Fellow: Information Sessions with Capital Fellows Alumni (Remote)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 from Noon – 1:00 pm (https://tinyurl.com/4dxzd4rw)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 from Noon – 1:00 pm (https://tinyurl.com/23euhbb7)

02/22/2022

Check out our Featured Fellow! Lindsay Ragsdale, Judicial Council of California, Criminal Justice Services Division
https://cajudicial.wordpress.com/2022/02/21/featured-fellow-lindsay-ragsdale-judicial-council-of-california-criminal-justice-services-division/

Lindsay Ragsdale, Judicial Fellow 21-22, Judicial Council of California, Criminal Justice Services Division Hi everyone! My name is Lindsay. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2…

01/25/2022

Check out our Featured Fellow! Kara Anderson, Placer County Superior Court
https://cajudicial.wordpress.com/2022/01/24/featured-fellow-kara-anderson-placer-county-superior-court/

Kara Anderson, Judicial Fellow 21-22, Placer County Superior Court Hello! My name is Kara. I graduated from UC Berkeley in May 2021 with a BA in sociology. In college, I served as a Bay Area Justic…

01/22/2022

Check out our Featured Fellow! Elvis Rivera Salinas, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Elvis Rivera Salinas, Judicial Fellow 21-22, Los Angeles County Superior Court My name is Elvis Rivera Salinas, and I am a Judicial Fellow working at the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. I rec…

01/07/2022

❗️📢❗️ A T T E N T I O N ❗️📢❗️ Applications for the 2022-23 Capital Fellows Programs are due in 4 weeks! Get started on your application today at: https://csus-horizons.symplicity.com/. Deadline is Monday, February 7th, 2022 by 5:00 PM Pacific Time. APPLY NOW! Interested in learning more about the Capital Fellows Programs? Register for our Information Session on 1/11: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-fellows-information-session-with-the-program-directors-tickets-237912441517

11/16/2021

Featured Fellow: Claire Kasinadhuni, Nevada County Superior Court

Claire Kasinadhuni, Judicial Fellow 21-22, Nevada County Superior Court Hi my name is Claire Kasinadhuni and I am a Judicial Fellow serving at the Nevada County Superior Court. I graduated in 2020 …

12/21/2020

Please join the Center for California Studies on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Directors of the Capital Fellows Programs will provide an online presentation and discussion to learn more about the Senate, Assembly, Executive, and Judicial Fellowship Programs.

You can register for this event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-fellows-information-session-with-the-program-directors-tickets-133380130561