Randall Lewis Policy Fellowship Inaugural Kickoff Lunch

September 26th, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
UCR Alumni & Visitors Center

On September 26th, 2025, the Center for Community Solutions welcomed its inaugural cohort of 13 Randall Lewis Policy Fellows at UCR’s Alumni & Visitors Center. The kickoff lunch brought together students, host organizations, and university leaders to celebrate the start of a year of applied policy work and professional growth.

We were joined by Randall Lewis, whose generosity made the program possible. Lewis shared his hopes for the fellowship and the experiences students would gain during its first year. Fellows introduced themselves and connected with regional partners committed to helping them apply their education to pressing community challenges.

The inaugural host organizations included the City of Riverside; Growing Inland Achievement; Housing Authority of San Bernardino County; IEHP Foundation; Inland Empire Community Collaborative; Inland Empire Community Foundation; Inland Southern California Housing Collective; Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services; Office of Governor Gavin Newsom–Inland Empire; Parkview Legacy Foundation; Riverside County Homelessness Solutions; Riverside County Workforce Development; and Western Municipal Water District.

Thank you to Randall Lewis and our host organizations for investing in emerging policy leaders and creating opportunities for students to learn, contribute, and build careers serving the region.

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