State Relations

UC Irvine’s State Government Relations promotes the university's mission by engaging with California’s elected leaders and state agencies through advocacy, policy education and legislative monitoring. The team advocates for higher education, research funding and state priorities central to UC Irvine’s mission as a a public research university. 

By working closely with state elected leadership and agencies, State Government Relations articulates UC Irvine’s contributions to California’s workforce, innovations and economy. The team elevates the impact of the university’s groundbreaking research, student success and public service in support of the state’s goals.. 

Alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff serve as valuable “Anteater Advocates,” sharing personal experiences to help bridge policy decisions to real-world impacts. The team ensures that these voices and UC Irvine’s priorities remain visible to state decision-makers in support of the  university’s public mission.