The Maddy Institute | The San Joaquin Valley - Inspiring Public Leadership

On August 16th, 2019, The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute signed a ground-breaking agreement with the San Joaquin Valley’s four public universities (California State University campuses – Fresno, Bakersfield and Stanislaus – and University of California, Merced) to:

"…create a working partnership…to advance public understanding of public policy issues impacting the San Joaquin Valley, as well as to support the development of student skills and experience to help develop the next generation of government and civic leaders in California’s eight-county (Kern, Kings, Tulare, Fresno, Madera, Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin Counties) San Joaquin Valley."

From Memorandum of Understanding signed by CSU Bakersfield President Lynnette Zelezny, Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro, Stanislaus State President Ellen Junn and UC Merced Interim Chancellor Nathan.

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Upcoming Events

Maddy Institute Legislative Intern Scholar Program

Summer 2023 - Deadline to Apply: Thursday, Jan. 26, 5 p.m.

 For more information and to apply visit the Intern Scholar Program Page

Previous Events

Legislative Intern Scholar Program 

This program is open to ALL majors, and the experience obtained will help prepare for a career in any field. The application window for Fall 2022 is now open until May 5th, 2022 at 5:00pm. Priority deadline is April 28th, 2022 at 5:00pm. To apply, students must meet the following requirments:

  • At least a Junior staning (60 units) OR a graduate student at the university they are attending. 
  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.0

"Lessons Learned from the Last Drought?" 

Monday, October 11, 2021 - 12pm to 1pm
ONLINE Only - Register here (Code: MAWA1011)

Guest Panelists include: 

  • Rachel Ehlers, Principal Fiscal and Policy Analyst - CA Legislative Analyst's Office
  • Jeanine Jones, Interstate Resources Manager - California Dept. of Water Resources
  • Ellen Hanak, Director - PPIC Water Center
  • Ian LeMay, President - California Fresh Fruit Association

Maddy Institute Legislative Intern Scholar Program

Fall 2021 - Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 19, 2021 

For more information and to apply visit the Intern Scholar Program Page 


Congressional Update/Valley Implications: A Report from Washington D.C with David Lightman

Friday, April 16, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ONLINE via ZOOM 


"California's State Auditor: The State Watchdog Reports" with Elaine Howle

Monday, March 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ONLINE via ZOOM

For more information and to register for the event please visit the Event Announcement 


“California’s Post-Pandemic Economy: From Crisis to Opportunity” with Lenny Mendonca 

Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ONLINE via ZOOM 

Updated: January 11, 2023