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The University of California, Washington Program Presents: The Second Annual Presidential Faculty Fellows Program Week!
The University of California, Washington Center is proud to convene leading faculty from across the UC system for a week of public programming focused on evidence-based policy solutions to some of the most urgent challenges facing California and the nation.
From youth mental health and school health to farmworker protections, immigration enforcement transparency, military readiness, broadband accountability, long-term care, and misinformation, UC researchers are developing practical policy ideas designed to strengthen communities and improve public systems.
Hosted by the UC Washington Center and Executive Director Tanya Golash-Boza, this year’s Presidential Faculty Fellows Program Week (PFFP) will bring scholars, policymakers, staff, advocates, students, and community members together for timely conversations at the intersection of research and public impact. |
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| | | Kick-off Event 9 Bold Policy Ideas from the University of California Faculty:
RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES, STRONGER PUBLIC SYSTEMS, AND MORE ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 9:15 PM ET
Location: UC Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Virtual option available.
This signature event will feature nine UC scholars presenting concise, actionable policy proposals grounded in UC research and designed to inform federal policymaking. The evening will offer a fast-paced public showcase of innovative ideas with real-world policy relevance.
Let us know if you plan to attend in person or virtually. |
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| | Immigration, Workforce Stability, and Agricultural Resilience Briefing:
FARMWORKERS, MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, 45 Independence Ave SW, 20515
Speakers: Seth Holmes (UC Berkeley), Tom Wong (UC San Diego), Alfredo González, (UC Santa Barbara), and Austin Kocher (Syracuse University).
Co-sponsored by Relevent Research |
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| | Strengthening Public Health and Community Infrastructure Briefing:
MENTAL HEALTH, SCHOOL HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND LONG-TERM CARE
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room SD‑B48, 50 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Speakers: Jasmin Brooks Stephens (UC Berkeley), Hannah Thompson (UC Nutrition Policy Institute), Kathleen McGarry (UCLA), and Nakia Best (UC Irvine).
Co-sponsored by Congressman Ted Lieu |
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| | Building Trust in the Digital Age Briefing:
BROADBAND DATA, FACT-CHECKING, and AI EQUITY
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room SD‑B48, 50 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Speakers: Arpit Gupta (UC Santa Barbara), Nadia Brashier (UC San Diego), and Nicol Turner Lee (Brookings Institute).
Co-sponsored by Congressman Adam Gray |
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| | We look forward to seeing you in Washington — or online!
Sincerely,
Dr. Tanya Golash-Boza (she/her/hers) Executive Director University of California Washington Center (UCDC) |
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