Meet our Summer 2025 Agricultural Policy Intern, Mia Zamora, at the California Department of Food and AG! 🌟 Mia is pursuing a B.A. in Political Science at California State University, Fresno, where she is a Smittcamp Family Honors College Scholar and a recipient of the Karl E. Buckman Scholarship

Meet our Summer 2025 Agricultural Policy Intern, Marisol Ferreyra Orozco at CDFA! 🌟 Marisol holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies and recently completed her Master’s in Public Policy and Administration at Sacramento State

Happy National Intern Day! 🌟 We are proud to celebrate the more than 500 students who have participated in our internship programs and carry forward Senator Ken Maddy's legacy of dedicated public service for our region.

We’re just 4 weeks away from The Maddy Institute’s 11th Annual Sacramento Reception! 📷 This year, we proudly celebrate our 25th Anniversary by presenting our Legacy Award to The Honorable Chuck Poochigian! Get your tickets today: themaddyinstitute.org/.../annual-s...

Meet our Summer 2025 Agricultural Policy Intern, Garret Gomes, in the Office of California Department of Food and Agriculture, Legislative Affairs! Garret is a second-year Agricultural Communications major with a minor in Laws and Society at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Beverly Scholar, Nayen Lepe-Koharchick, in the Capitol Office of @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social ! 🌟 Nayen is a Political Science major at @csubakersfield.bsky.social with a strong interest in elections, international relations, and political theory.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Maddy Associates Luncheon with @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social and Asm. David Tangipa. We appreciate their thoughtful updates on key issues impacting the Central Valley, from tariffs and immigration to healthcare and the future of high-speed rail.

Meet our Beverly Scholar, Leah Alonzo, in the Capitol Office of @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social! 🌟 Leah is a first-generation Mexican-American and rising fourth-year Political Science major at @ucmerced.bsky.social, with a minor in Natural Sciences Education.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Costa Scholar, Jake Dowell, with the Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Vince Fong! 🌟 Jake Dowell is an agricultural communications major at California State University, Fresno, set to graduate in Fall 2025.

Thank you to all who joined us for last week's Maddy Associates Luncheon with Rob Lapsley, President of California Business Roundtable. His insight on California's regulatory environment provided a valuable perspective on the impact it has on businesses and state’s economic landscape.

Join us next Wednesday, July 23, for our rescheduled Maddy Associates Luncheon with Assemblyman Dr. Joaquin Arambula, Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, and Assemblyman David Tangipa.

📢 How does AI impact state government? Don’t miss the latest episode of The Maddy Report, airing this Sunday at 5 PM on ABC30! Special thanks to Pedro Nava, Chair of California's Little Hoover Commission, for sharing his insightful perspective on AI.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Costa Scholar, Lauren Aiello, with the Washington, D.C. Office of @repjimcosta.bsky.social ! Lauren Aiello is a fourth-year student at Fresno State, double majoring in Political Science and Mass Communications and Journalism.

Join us for our 11th Annual Sacramento Reception! This year, we proudly celebrate the Institute's 25th Anniversary by presenting our Legacy Award to The Honorable Chuck Poochigian for his instrumental role in the creation of our organization. RSVP: annual-sacramento-reception.eventbrite.com

Meet our Maddy Intern, Yasmin Miranda-Mandujano, with the Office of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla! 🌟 Yasmin recently graduated from Madera Community College with an associate degree in Political Science. To learn more about our summer interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Our 2024–25 Annual Impact Report is here! 🌟 This fiscal year, we awarded a record number of scholarships, built new partnerships, and were recognized by the California Legislature as a Nonprofit of the Year! See the impact of your support: 🔗 themaddyinstitute.org/about-us/imp...

Meet our Summer Maddy Intern, Rylee Steelman, with the Office of U.S. Representative Adam Gray! 🌟 Rylee is a Political Science major at Stanislaus State, where she is part of the Honors Program and an active member of the Pre-Law Society. To learn more, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our Vice Chair, John Harris, a leader whose contributions to agriculture leave a lasting impact on our region and beyond. We are grateful for John's leadership as a founding member of our Board. His life’s work will continue to inspire ours.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Intern, Maya Gonzalez, with the Merced Office of CA Senator Anna Caballero! 🌟 Maya is a recent graduate from the University of California, Merced, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology.

Join us to hear insights from city managers around the Central Valley as they highlight the unique challenges and opportunities facing our region. Watch the livestream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMso...

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Intern, Lillian Weese, with the Office of Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo! 🌟 Lillian is a member of the Wukchumni Tribe in Visalia, CA, and a first-generation college student at Fresno State, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Native American Studies.

The latest episode of Valley Views is now available on all podcast streaming platforms! Thank you to Robert Phipps, Fresno Council of Governments, and Kendall Flint, DKS Associates, for sharing what Measure C means for Fresno County. Listen here: themaddyinstitute.org/valley-views...

Meet our Summer 2025 Intern, Kaylie Escobar-Islas, with the Office of @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social! 🌟 Kaylie is a rising senior at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, double majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies! To learn more about our interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Don’t miss this Sunday’s Maddy Report at 5 PM on ABC30 with Kyle Greenspan, Research Associate at the @ppicnotes.bsky.social

Meet our Summer 2025 Intern, Hailey Llanez, with the Office of Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig! 🌟 Hailey is a first-year student at Clovis Community College, double majoring in Political Science & Communications. To learn more about our interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Intern, Cindy Lemus, with the Office of Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula! 🌟 Cindy is a third-year student at Fresno State, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Criminology. To learn more about our summer interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Join us for our Maddy Associates Luncheon on July 9 for an engaging discussion with Rob Lapsley, President of the California Business Roundtable, on the state's regulatory environment and the impact it has on businesses.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Intern, Aydan Starman, with the Office of Assemblyman Stan Ellis! 🌟 Aydan is a sophomore at @csubakersfield.bsky.social, where he serves as a fellow on the Legislative Affairs Committee for ASI. To learn more about our interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Our office is closed in observance of Juneteenth. As we commemorate the end of slavery, we honor this pivotal moment in our nation’s history and reflect on the enduring values that unite us all.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Intern, Alonzo Jimenez, with the Modesto Office of Assemblyman Juan Alanis! 🌟 Alonzo is a first-year student at Stanislaus State, double majoring in History and Economics. To learn more about our summer interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Join us for our Maddy Associates Luncheon on June 27 with @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social & Assemblymember David Tangipa as they provide an update on the bills they've recently passed in the Assembly, issues affecting their districts, and policy decisions shaping the future of the San Joaquin Valley.

Meet our Summer 2025 Maddy Intern, Alexa Duran, with the Fresno Office of @repjimcosta.bsky.social! Alexa is a rising senior at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, majoring in Global Studies & minoring in Human Rights. To learn more about our summer interns, visit themaddyinstitute.org/internship-o...

Don’t miss our newest Valley Views episode airing this Sunday at 10 am on @kmjnow! Thank you to Dr. Bob Nelson, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Fresno State for joining us on The Maddy Report!

Last week, our Bob Beverly Sacramento Interns participated in a weeklong bootcamp designed to prepare them for their summer internships. We appreciate CAPE's partnership and the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful experience for future Valley leaders.

Don’t miss our newest Valley Views episode airing this Sunday at 10 am on @kmjnow! Thank you to Clint Olivier, CEO of the Central Valley Business Federation, for joining us on The Maddy Institute’s radio show to discuss Sacramento Legislation and Valley Businesses.

Our office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Today we celebrate the birthday of Senator Ken Maddy, a leader whose 28 years in the California Legislature were defined by collaboration and commitment to the Valley. His ability to bridge divides earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

Last week, we welcomed 22 Maddy Interns to our summer orientation! Thank you to @repjimcosta.bsky.social for inspiring our interns & our alumni for sharing their advice with our interns. We look forward to seeing our interns begin their impactful work this summer!

As the spring semester comes to a close, we’re proud to highlight the incredible group of interns who represented our Institute this semester. Their dedication, professionalism, and passion for public service continue to inspire us. We can’t wait to see where our interns go next!

To date, nearly 600 students in the Central Valley have been given an opportunity to intern in a local, state or federal government office. Read more below. ⬇️ www.fresnostatenews.com/2025/05/07/m...

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Applications for our Valley Legislative Internship Program closes in 4 days! Deadline is May 2nd. Don't miss the opportunity to intern in an elected official's office this Fall. Our program is open to all majors and interns receive a $2,400 scholarship.

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jacob Villagomez he serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs for @cacitrusmutual.bsky.social! Jacob is a proud graduate of California State University, Fresno and he completed his internships with then-Assemblymember Henry T. Perea in Spring & Summer of 2015.

🌟 Alumni Spotlight 🌟 Meet Guadalupe “Lupita” Gutierrez, who is the Program Director of the San Joaquin Building Trades Council. Lupita holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.

Applications for our Valley Legislative Internship Program are now OPEN! Deadline is May 2nd. Don't miss the opportunity to intern in an elected official's office this Fall. Our program is open to all majors and interns receive a $2,400 scholarship.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Our new website features streamlined navigation, intuitive resources, increased accessibility features, and an improved mobile experience, making it easier for you to engage with The Maddy Institute’s work.

Thank you to all who joined The Maddy Institute Alumni Mixer! We're proud of 500+ alumni making a difference over 25 years. Special thanks to the Hiyamas for hosting & to our elected officials and partners for attending. #MaddyAlumni

Meet our Spring 2025 Maddy Intern, Samantha Lezama-Carrasco, who is interning in the Merced Office of CA Senator Anna Caballero! Samantha Lezama-Carrasco is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of California, Merced, majoring in Sociology and Political Science.

Applications for our Valley Legislative Internship Program open in 9 days! Deadline is May 2nd. Don't miss the opportunity to intern in an elected official's office this Fall. Our program is open to all majors and interns receive a $2,400 scholarship.