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.

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CHESS XXXI Application

Every year, the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) attracts student advocates from across the Golden State, as well as university leaders, higher education policy experts, public officials, and alumni. Hosted by the California State Student Association (CSSA), CHESS XXXI will encourage and empower students to become change agents advocating for an accessible, affordable, and quality system of public higher education for all Californians.

For more information, visit https://calstatestudents.org/involvement/chess-2/ 

ASI provides students at large the opportunity to attend the CHESS conference, by covering the registration fees for a limited number of students. If you are interested in applying please visit the application here for more details.  

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

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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.