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Members, Students Advocate for Change at Lobby Days

CFA members and interns with Students for Quality Education met at the capital last week to advocate with state senators and assemblymembers about our priority bills, ranging from expanding paid parental leave for CSU workers to compensating student teachers to reforming CSU “retreat” rights.
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CFA Members and SQE interns at the 2024 Lobby Day
Group of volunteers for Election 2024
Group of volunteers for Election 2024
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Group of volunteers for Election 2024
Group of volunteers for Election 2024

Meet the Political Action & Legislation Team

Melina Abdullah

Chair – Political action & legislation committee
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Kelly Burns

director – Political & Strategic Campaigns
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Gregg Borden

Political Organizer
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Director – Legislative & Government Relations
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Eric S. Paredes

Legislative director
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Christianna Heihn

Government Relations Administrative Assistant
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