Policy Director AJ Johnson Provides Testimony for GAINS for Student Parents Act (AB 2458)

On April 2, California Competes Policy Director AJ Johnson and UC Santa Cruz student parent Krystle Pale joined Assemblymember Marc Berman at the California State Assembly Higher Education Committee hearing to share why the GAINS for Student Parents Act (AB 2458) is critical for expanding financial aid access and helping colleges more comprehensively understand the […]

California Competes CEO Provides Testimony at Joint Legislative Hearing on Higher Education Coordination

Despite its vast size and diverse needs, California is the only state without a higher education coordinating entity. On February 7, California Competes CEO Su Jin Jez provided testimony at a Joint Oversight Hearing, sharing insights on higher education coordination for legislative consideration. Watch her testimony here.