Jake Brymner currently serves as the Director of Government & External Relations for the California Student Aid Commission. Prior to joining the Commission in June 2020, Jake was the State & Federal Policy Director for the Campaign for College Opportunity, a non-profit policy research and advocacy organization that promotes college access and student success. Jake has also previously held roles in the office of Congressman Eric Swalwell, the Goldman School of Public Policy, and several political campaigns. In addition to his work at the Commission, Jake serves in leadership roles with several non-profit organizations, including as Co-Director for the New Leaders Council, Sacramento and Co-Chair of the Education & Talent Task Force of the East Bay Leadership Council. Jake is also a Board member and volunteer with the Alliance for Education Solutions. Jake is a lifelong Californian from the East Bay and now resides in Sacramento’s Midtown neighborhood.
Gabe Feiner is a sophomore at UCLA majoring in political science and economics. He is the Financial Aid Advocacy Officer at UCSA, working to centralize student perspectives in financial aid policy and legislation, as well as the Director of State Relations in the External Vice President’s office at UCLA, where he engages with elected officials, coalition partners, and the Bruin community to advocate for student priorities at the statewide level. Gabe is passionate about California politics and government, and excited to continue to advocate alongside students for a better UC.
