Spring  2016Maddy  Institute  Newsletter

2016  Beverly  Event  – Sacramento,  California.  From  left  to  right:  Taylor  Rhoan,  Kate  Kempton,  Ian  Wieland,  Don  Maddy,  Bettelu Beverly,  Sarah  Hayes,  Matt  Wainwright,  Josh  Dowell,  Kaitlyn Sims,  and  

Blake  Zante.

A  note  from  the  Director…

Since  2001,  we  have  provided  more  than  400  legislative  intern  scholarships.    Many  of  our  alumni  have  gone  on  to  become  Valley  leaders  in  politics,  government,  law  and  business.    And  there  is  no  question  that  our  more  recent  alumni  will  continue  to  contribute  to  this  impressive  track  record.    Indeed,  we  now  have  five  times  as  many  applicants  as  scholarship  recipients,  making  the  Maddy  Institute  Legislative  Intern  Scholarship  Program  among  the  most  rigorous  in  the  State  university  system.

With  your  support,  our  legislative  interns  have  had  the  good  fortune  to  work  in  19  federal  and  state  legislative  offices,  both  Democrat  and  Republican,  learning  firsthand  about  how  to  get  things  done  through  the  political  process.    They  have  worked  in  local  legislative  offices  throughout  the  Valley  with  the  support  of  the  Maddy  Associates,  at  the  State  Capitol  in  Sacramento  through  the  Bob  Beverly  Scholarship  Program  and  in  Washington,  D.C.  through  the  Jim  Costa  Scholarship  Program.

We  hope  these  quarterly  newsletters  confirm  how  much  your  support  means  to  our  interns  and  how  that  support  is  helping  build  a  better  Valley,  State  and  Nation.

We  also  hope  you  take  pride  in  knowing  that  your generosity  is  making  their/our success  possible.

With  Appreciation,  

Executive  Director  – The  Maddy  Institute

As  you  will  see  from  the  following  pages,  the  promise  of  the  Maddy  Institute’s  Legislative  Intern  Programs  – to  train  the  next  generation  of  bi-­‐partisan  problems  solvers  – is  becoming  a  reality  thanks  to  your  support.    

GrethelCroasdale

“The  opportunity  to  intern  at  Congressman  Jim  Costa’s  office  in  Merced  was  an  opportunity  to  discover  what  government  work  is  all  about.   I  began  my  journey  with  a  curiosity  about  politics  and  government,  only  to  find  that  what  I  fell  in  love  with  is  called  “public  service”  – I  am  a  public  servant.”

Grethel Croasdale served  as  a  Maddy  Legislative  Intern  in  the  Merced  Office  of  Congressman  Jim  Costa  in  the  Spring  of  2014.    Grethelgraduated  from  California  State  University,  Fresno  in  the  Spring  of  2014  with  a  Bachelor  of  Science  in

Following  graduation,  Grethel interned  for  State  Senator  Anthony  Cannella and  served  as  an  Administrative  Assistant  in  the  Office  of  Merced  County  Supervisor  John  Pedrozo.    

Grethel recently  became  Field  Representative  in  Congressman  Jim  Costa’s  Merced  Office.

Administration  and  Communications  in  Governmental  and  Non-­‐Governmental  Relations.

Michelle  Jurkovich interned  in  the  Fresno  &  Washington  D.C.  Offices  of  Congressman  George  Radanovich  in  2005.

“The  Maddy  Institute  provided  me  with  the  incredible  opportunity  not  only  to  observe  but  to  participate  in  the  political  process,  both  in  Fresno  and  later  in  Washington  D.C.   It  was  this  experience  that  encouraged  me  to  deepen  my  understanding  of  the  political  system,  which  led  me  to  pursue  my  MA  and  PhD  in  Political  Science.   I’m  extremely  grateful  to  the  Institute  for  an  experience  that,  in  my  case,  helped  to  shape  my  entire  career  that  followed!”

Michelle  Jurkovich

Following  this  experience,  Michelle  interned  at  the  White  House  in  the  Office  of  Presidential  Scheduling.    She  graduated  from  California  State  University,  Fresno  with  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  in  English,  and went  on  to  earn  her  M.A.  in  Political  Science  from  California  State  University,  Los  Angeles,  and  her  Ph.D.  in  Political  Science  from  The  George  Washington  University.  

Michelle  is  now  an  Assistant  Professor  in  the  Department  of  Political  Science  at  the  University  of  Massachusetts  Boston,  specializing  in  the  Politics  of  Food  Security,  Economic  and  Social  Rights,  Transnational  Activism,  International  Organizations,  and  Non-­‐Governmental  Organizations.

Jamie  LedezmaJamie  Ledezma interned  in  the  Sacramento  Office  of  Assemblymember  Gloria  Romero  in  the  Spring  of  2001  –the  inaugural  class  of  Maddy  Scholars.  Jamie  graduated  from  California  State  University,  Fresno  with  a  Bachelor  in  Arts

“I  appreciate  and  applaud  the  Kenneth  L.  Maddy  Institute  of  Public  Affairs  and  respectfully  wish  to  thank  all  those  who  made  this  experience  possible  for  me.    I  sincerely  hope  that  other  students  will  use  this  opportunity  to  learn  what  textbooks  and  exams  cannot  provide.”

in  Political  Science,  and  earned  her  Juris Doctorate  from  California  Western  School  of  Law,  where  she  also  served  as  Managing  Editor  of  the  Law  Review.    Jamie  has  been  active  with  organizations  such  as  Susan  G.  Komen®,  the  California  Breast  and  Cervical  Cancer  Advisory  Council,  the  Fresno  County  Economic  Opportunities  Commission,  and  the  Disability  Rights  Legal  Center.  

Jamie  previously  served  as  an  Adjunct  Professor  at  Fresno  State  and  Fresno  City  College,  and  as  a  Deputy  District  Attorney  in  Fresno  County.    She  is  currently  Chief  Deputy  City  Attorney  for  the  City  of  San  Diego.    

Taylor  RhoanTaylor  Rhoan interned  in  the  the  Sacramento  Office  of  Senator  Dave  Cogdill in  2006,    and  in  the  Washington  D.C.  Office  of  Congressman  Jim  Costa  in  2007.    Following  her  Maddy  internships,Taylor  served  as  a  Panetta  Intern  in  Washington  D.C.  for  Congressman  Wally  Herger  and  graduated  from  California  State  University,  Fresno  with  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Political  Science  and  Philosophy.    

“Without  the  Maddy  Institute’s  approval  and  support,  I  would  not  be  the  person  I  am  or  have  the  ambition  I  do  for  public  service  &  policy.    These  experiences  have  forever  shaped  me  &  for  that  I  am  grateful  to  the  Maddy  Institute.    I  hope  to  continue  to  make  you  proud.”

Taylor  obtained  her  Juris Doctorate  from  the  William  S.  Boyd  School  of  Law  at  the  University  of  Nevada  at  Las  Vegas.  Taylor  is  currently  an  Associate  Attorney  at  Porter  Scott  where  she  defends  public  entities  and  Central  Valley  businesses  in  the  areas  of  police  practices,  premises  liability,  personal  liability,  ADA  accessibility  and  contractual  indemnity.    She  is  a  member  of  the  Women  Lawyers  of  Sacramento  and  the  Sacramento  County  Bar  Association.

Cole  Rojewski

2011  with  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  in  Political  Science  and  Government.    At  Fresno  State,  Cole  was  active  with  the  Associated  Students  Incorporated,  the  College  Republicans,  the  Political  Science  Association,  and  the  National  Collegiate  Agricultural  Ambassadors.

“The  Maddy  Institute  Internship  Program  was  one  of  my  first  experiences  working  in  the  federal  government.  The  program  provided  me  with  a  once  in  a  lifetime  opportunity  that  strengthened  my  knowledge  on  public  policy  and  deepened  my  understanding  of  the  legislative  process  at  the  federal  level.  My  time  as  a  Maddy  Scholar  reaffirmed  my  passion  for  working  for  the  people  of  the  Central  Valley."

Cole  Rojewski interned  in  the  Visalia  Office  of  Congressman  Devin  Nunesin  the  Fall  of  2010.      Cole  graduated  from  California  State  University,  Fresno  in

Following  graduation,  Cole  worked  as  a  Field  Representative  for  Congressman  Devin  Nunes and  as  a  Field  Director  for  the  Republican  National  Committee.  Cole  has  served  in  a  variety  of  capacities  for  Congressman  David  Valadao and  was  most  recently  appointed  as  the  Congressman’s  Chief  of  Staff.  

Introducing  the  Spring  2016  Maddy  Legislative  Intern  Scholars

• Kimberly  Bozeman,  California  State  University,  Stanislaus:    Interning  in  the  Stockton  Office  of  Congressman  Jerry  McNerney;

• Marisol  Contreras,  California  State  University,  Fresno:    Interning  with  Fresno  City  Councilmember  Esmeralda  Soria (District  1);  

• Sean  Hodgdon,  University  of  California,  Merced:    Interning  in  the  Merced  Office  of  Congressman  Jim  Costa;

• Ezinne Morikwu,  University  of  California  at  Santa  Barbara:    Interning  in  the  Santa  Barbara  Office  of  State  Assemblymember  Das  Williams;

• Ann-­‐Marie  Padilla,  California  State  University,  Fresno:    Interning  with  Mayor’s  Office  for  the  City  of  Fresno;  and

• Amanda  Taylor,  California  State  University,  Bakersfield:  Interning  in  the  Bakersfield  Office  of  Assemblymember  Rudy  Salas.

Special  Thanks  to  our  2016  Sacramento  Event  Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Former California Secretary of State

Bill Jones and Mrs. Maurine Jones

Silver Sponsors

Russo Marsh + Associates, Inc.

Bronze SponsorsAdvoCal

Mr. William BakerCalifornia Apple Commission

California Blueberry CommissionCalifornia Business Properties Association

California Resources Corporation California School Employees Association

Commissioner Jan Owen – CA DBOCity of Fresno

Clean Tech Advocates Dairy Institute

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Department of Business Oversight

Lali Moheno and Associates NFIB

Noteware Public RelationsMr. Jeffrey Roberts

Sergeant Major AssociatesSloat Higgins

West Coast Advisors Western Growers

Wilke, Fleury, Hoffelt, Gould & Birney, LLPThe Honorable Rebecca Wiseman & Mr. Ken Wiseman

Special Thanks To:

California Beer and Beverage DistributorsFat’s Catering

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co.