Local, State & Federal Advocacy

Local, State, and Federal Advocacy

Office of Governmental Affairs

Overview

The Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA) provides advocacy support for Sacramento State students on behalf of the ASI Board of Directors.

OGA informs students on the various issues in California regarding higher education and advocates on their behalf at the State’s Capitol. OGA offers students leadership development, local and statewide internship referrals, on campus internship opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.

OGA organizes voter registration and education as a non-partisan group.

Like us on Facebook

follow us on instagram

Contact Us

Caroline Tah Espens
California State Student Association Liaison
Campus Activities: Lobby Corps (Vice-Chair)
asicssarep@csus.edu
916-278-3924

Chaaya Vikash
Legislative Affairs Coordinator
Campus Activities: Lobby Corps (Chair)
asi-ogpc@csus.edu
916-278-3924

Marin Dolan 
Civic Engagement Coordinator
Campus Activities: City Ambassadors (Chair)
asi-ogacec@csus.edu
916-278-3924

Post

California State Student Association (CSSA)

What is CSSA?

“It is the mission of the California State Student Association to maintain and enhance the accessibility of an affordable, quality education for the people of California.”

The California State Student Association represents over 430,000 students across the 23 CSU campuses, advocating for their needs, amplifying their voices in policy decisions, and connecting campuses to strengthen the overall student experience. 

 

Post

City Ambassadors

City Ambassadors is part of the Office of Governmental Affairs and consists of Sacramento State students committed to advocating for their peers, raising awareness of higher education issues, and registering students to vote in state and national elections.

Post

Lobby Corps

The Sac State Lobby Corps is ASI’s advocacy branch, serving as a policy analysis and advisory committee to the ASI Board of Directors. It is made up of Sacramento State students who advocate at the local, state, and federal levels.