Anteaters in Government
Alumni making a difference through leadership in public office and agencies
Across agencies, offices and institutions, UC Irvine Anteaters contribute to public service through government leadership and policy work. Anteaters in Government features alumni who serve in public office and government agencies, advancing policy and the public good.
- Ami Bera ‘87 B.S., ‘91 M.D.
- U.S. Representative, CD-6
Congressman Ami Bera earned both his B.S. from the Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and M.D. from the School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine.
- William Go
- Irvine Councilman
Councilman William Go earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine.
- Janet Nguyen
- OC Supervisor, First District
Supervisor Janet Nguyen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.
- Manuel Chavez
- Mayor Pro Tem of Costa Mesa
Mayor Pro Tem Manuel Chavez earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the School of Social Sciences and has also studied Religious Studies at the University of California, Irvine.
- Cynthia Vasquez
- Mission Viejo Councilmember
Councilmember Cynthia Vasquez received her paralegal certificate from the University of California, Irvine.
- Denis Bilodeau
- Mayor Pro Tem of Orange, District 4
Denis Bilodeau received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine.
- NamQuan Nguyen
- Westminster City Councilmember
Councilmember NamQuan Nguyen earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine.
- Dr. Darshana R. Patel
- Assemblymember for 76th Assembly District in northern San Diego County
Dr. Darshana R. Patel earned a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of California, Irvine.