OUR HISTORY

In 2003, fellowship alumni established the John Gardner Fellowship Association to bring together alumni of the John Gardner Fellowship Program for the purposes of self-renewal, job growth, leadership training, and social networking. While independent of Stanford University and UC Berkeley, the JGFA is dedicating to furthering the mission of the John Gardner Fellowship Program at both schools. The JGFA was started in 2003, now has 182 members and is entirely run by volunteers.

40th Anniversary Retreat

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the fellowship, we are hosting a retreat at Stanford University on March 21-23. The retreat will feature panels of Gardner alumni, discussions on the future of public service, and opportunities to meet new fellows new. You can register for the retreat here and find the draft agenda here. 

There is funding available for travel expenses as well as hotels. For further information please contact Kevin Klyman (kevin [dot] klyman [at] berkeley [dot] edu).

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the John Gardner Fellowship Association (JGFA) is to:

  • Promote the values and ideals exemplified by John Gardner.
  • Bring together members for the purpose of renewal and inspiration.
  • Encourage and support the ongoing involvement of its members in public service.
  • Ensure the Fellowship program has adequate resources for success.
  • Engage the universities and members to fulfill the goals of the Fellowship.

JGFA OFFICERS

  • Kevin Klyman, Co-President
  • Paras Shah, Co-President
  • Marco Ramirez, Secretary
  • Michael Jones, Treasurer

 

JGFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Christina Boiles
  • Kori Kelley Meehan
  • Jon Welner
  • Sandy Tesch Wilkins
  • Linda Yeung
  • Anna Ferrari

FELLOWSHIP ADMINISTRATORS

  • Terri Bimes, Fellowship Administrator—UC Berkeley
  • Ben Weissman, Fellowship Administrator—Stanford