LEGISLATIVE AIDES PANEL
By UCR School of Public Policy Dean's Ambassadors
Event Information
* Please note this event is open to UCR public policy students.
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* Parking is NOT complimentary for this event for external community
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purchase in Lot 24: https://campusmap.ucr.edu/loc=Lot24
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Summary
If you are interested in pursuing a career in local government join US
in INTS 1113 for an informative PANEL HOSTED BY THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC
POLICY DEANS BRAND AMBASSADORS. The PANEL INCLUDES GUESTS SUCH AS
SENIOR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE CESAR GOMEZ AND FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
TIFFANY TRAN FROM THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSE MEDINA, District
Director Tyler Madary from the Office of Senator Richard D. Roth, and
District Director Rachel Gonzaga from the Office of Assemblymember
Sabrina Cervantes. The seminar will delve into the details of working
in government and how LEGISLATIVE AIDES HELP ALLEVIATE PROBLEMS IN THE
INLAND EMPIRE.
Bios
Tiffany Tran is a Field Representative for California State
Assemblymember Jose Medina, who represents the 61st Assembly District.
This District encompasses the cities of RIVERSIDE, Moreno Valley,
Perris, and Mead Valley. As a Field Representative, Tiffany serves as
a liaison between the Assemblymember and local businesses, government
agencies, community organizations and constituents. It’s important
that professional relationships between other elected
officials, community stakeholders, and residents are cultivated and
maintained to ensure the District is run smoothly and effectively.
Tiffany’s issue policies include foster – youth advocacy, labor
and employment, higher education, workforce development and more.
Prior to working in the District Office, Tiffany worked for RIVERSIDE
County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries and later started as a Fellow in the
California State Capitol. Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Arts degree
in International Relations and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy
from the University of California, RIVERSIDE.
Cesar Gomez is a Senior Field Representative for California State
Assemblymember Jose Medina, who represents the 61st Assembly District
in the State Capitol; this includes the cities of RIVERSIDE, Moreno
Valley, and Perris. There, Cesar serves as a liaison between the
Assemblymember and local businesses, government agencies, community
organizations and constituents. This includes attending events,
hearings and meetings onbehalf of the member; assisting constituents
in their issues with state agencies; monitoring and updating the
members on local issues. Most importantly, Cesar assesses issues that
might require LEGISLATIVE ACTION, including within his policy issue
areas and city. Through this position, Cesar’s goal is to connect
constituents with their elected officials and informing them about the
numerous services they can provide aside from LEGISLATIVE ACTION.
Prior to working as an intern and Field Representative for
Assemblymember Medina, Cesar served as a data clerk for Xavier
Becerra’s Congressional campaign and an intern in his Congressional
District Office. Cesar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science from the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE and a Certificate
in Community Leadership from the University of La Verne. Cesar was
born and raised in Boyle Heights, a neighborhood within the City of
Los Angeles.
Tyler Madary is the District Director for Senator Richard D. Roth,
who represents State Senate District 31 in western Riverside County,
and he has served with Senator Roth for nearly seven years. Tyler is
a graduate of UC Riverside’s Master of Public Policy Inaugural
Cohort and is a Manny Rice Scholar. Tyler’s policy interests include
transportation, housing, economic development, and the environment.
Rachel Gonzaga currently serves as District Director for
Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, 60th District. She previously
served as a Senior Field Representative for Assemblymember Jose
Medina. Prior to working for the California Legislature, Rachel worked
for the U.S. House of Representatives in the District Office for
then-Congressman Xavier Becerra, now Attorney General. Prior to her
public service, she worked for the California Voter Registration
Project, where she helped register over 20,000 individuals in
Riverside County. She currently serves on the Chancellor’s
Chicano/Latino Affairs Advisory Committee and as an Advisory Board
member for Women Wonder Writers, a nonprofit providing life skills and
mentorship to at-risk youth through arts and self-expression. Rachel
holds a Bachelor’s (’11) and Master’s Degree in Public Policy
(’17) from the University of California, Riverside (UCR). She is a
lifelong resident of the Inland Empire and the proud daughter of
immigrants.
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