Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service
Institute of Governmental Studies
Megan Collins manages the Matsui Center's student programs, providing professional development, experiential training, and advising for Cal undergraduates who are interested in public service. Her portfolio includes the Cal-in-Sacramento Fellowship, the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program, the...
Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service
Robert T. Matsui served in the United States House of Representatives for more than a quarter-century, building a reputation for bipartisanship and substantive policy achievement.
Matsui's political career began in 1971 when he won a seat on the Sacramento City Council. After six years on the Council, Matsui was elected by his fellow council members to serve as Vice-Mayor. In 1978, Matsui was first elected to Congress to represent California’s Fifth District and was subsequently re-elected 13 times, winning his last election in November of 2004 with 71.4 percent of the vote. He...
Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service
Institute of Governmental Studies
Rubin Rubin (they/them) brings over 15 years of experience shaping educational programs for young adults focused on a broad range of subjects, from biomimicry and ethical applications of AI, to leadership skill development, career preparedness, and identity exploration. They bring a strong equity lens to their work, centering student voices and supporting young adults from marginalized communities. Rubin focuses heavily on experiential and project-based learning, prioritizing community and civic engagement. They have worked in a variety of educational environments, including nonprofits,...
Executive Director of IGS, and Director of the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics & Public Service
Institute of Governmental Studies
Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service
Christine Trost is Executive Director of IGS and Director of the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service, a component of IGS that seeks to interest undergraduates in public service through internship programs, public events, and the presence of distinguished visitors on campus. Christine received her Ph.D. from the Department of Political Science at UC Berkeley and spent much of her graduate career at IGS, sharing a carrel, attending afternoon tea, and working as a research assistant. After completing her degree, she taught courses in American Politics at UC Berkeley...
