Capitol Academy
The Capitol Academy is an intensive and intimate three-day leadership development program to support and train local elected and appointed officials to run for higher office. The Capitol Academy is designed to provide participants with insight into the inner workings of the State Capitol’s network. Participants have an opportunity to learn from senior political and policy experts.
Program Overview
The Capitol Academy is hosted in person in Sacramento
Program covers costs of travel, lodging, and most meals for participants
Up to 12 applicants will be selected to participate in the 2025 Capitol Academy
Capitol Academy Alumni in Office
We are incredibly proud of the 130+ Alumni that serve in elected and appointed roles across the State of California. Each day, they dedicated themselves to public service and advancing the needs of our communities. Below are some of our Alumni that currently serve in statewide office:
Dr. Darshana Patel
Class of 2023
Assemblymember,
76th District
Aisha Wahab
Class of 2021
Vice Chair, API Legislative Caucus
Al Muratsuchi
Class of 2008
Assemblymember,
66th District
Dr. Steven Choi
Class of 2007
State Senator,
37th District
Mike Fong
Class of 2015
Chair, API Legislative Caucus
Dr. Jasmeet Bains
Class of 2015
Assemblymember,
35th District
Jessica Caloza
Class of 2023
Assemblymember,
52nd District
Stephanie Nguyen
Class of 2017
Vice Chair, API Legislative Caucus
Ash Kalra
Class of 2019
Assemblymember,
25th District
Robert Bonta
Class of 2008
Attorney General of California