For more information call 662-2037. Assemblymember Helen Thomson selected Chris Tapio, a former student at UC Davis, to work in her Capitol office as a part of the Assembly Fellowship Program. Tapio will help Thomson by developing legislative proposals, analyzing bills, writing press releases and speeches and answering constituents' questions. Founded in 1957, the California State Assembly Fellowship Program is the oldest and one of the most prestigious in the nation. The fellowship offers participants full-time legislative staff experience coupled with graduate school course work.
Fellows receive a stipend and college credit.