Jessica Gunderson

public service agitator, organizer, and collaborator. northern CA and people lover. idea and adventure seeker. infinite optimist. opinions are my own.

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

@AGRobBonta @MRodCD7 @NickMelvoinBD4 So proud to have so many CA leaders championing afterschool #LightsOnCA

[CA Afterschool Advocacy Alliance @SaveAfterschlCa]

🥳@AsmKevinMcCarty has been a tireless leader and champion of AB 1113 and all afterschool issues throughout his time in the #CALeg. Thank you for lifting up student and community partner voices and needs throughout the process and ensuring ELO-P is here to stay!

[CA Afterschool Advocacy Alliance @SaveAfterschlCa]

Thank you @ilike_mike @MoniqueLimonCA @CASpeakerRivas @SenJohnLaird for your instrumental support and advocacy to get AB1113 over the finish line! We are grateful for the full support of the #CAleg who unanimously passed this bill through the Assembly and the Senate.👏

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

The afterschool movement in CA is so grateful to have such a strong champion in @AsmKevinMcCarty for nearly a decade - CA students and schools are stronger and more equitable because of his hustle and leadership. Thank you!!

[Partnership for Children & Youth @partnr4childrn]

So proud to announce the passage of AB1113 after 2 years! A HUGE thank you to @AsmKevinMcCarty for authoring this bill and @CASpeakerRivas for getting it across the finish line!🤩 Thank you for continuously prioritizing kids and families who depend on #expandedlearning programs!

[CA Afterschool Advocacy Alliance @SaveAfterschlCa]

Thank you to our Senate champions for supporting AB1113 and getting it officially passed - this will help strengthen ELO-P for the next decade and protect #afterschool programs for kids + families! @ilike_mike @MoniqueLimonCA @JoshNewmanCA👏

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

@JoeBiden You are and always will be a national hero. Fighter for America and greater good above all.

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

@fionama @GavinNewsom @JoshNewmanCA @MikeFongCA @TinaMcKinnor1 Thank you for your commitment to kids and communities , grateful for your leadership.

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

@SaveAfterschlCa , staff and families across the state are so grateful to have @AsmKevinMcCarty as one of our leading champions, our programs get praise often but this leader takes real action

[Caity 🍁 @CaityMaple]

Congratulations to @AsmKevinMcCarty for receiving the “Afterschool Policy Pioneer” Award from @SaveAfterschlCa for your outstanding legislative work!

[@Darrell_Steinberg @Mayor_Steinberg]

Honored to receive the Trailblazer for Afterschool Excellence Award from @SaveAfterschlCa at the 20th annual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge. Thank you for recognizing the importance of afterschool programs and youth mental health.

[summerlearning @summerlearning]

Our Summer Planning Bootcamp is this week! Join the 1000+ summer program leaders, educators, and advocates attending this March 6-7 and gain insights and tools from experts in the field. Don't miss out! Register here: https://t.co/IcR0wWLyLp

[summerlearning @summerlearning]

Calling all summer program leaders, educators, and advocates! Join us at NSLA’s Summer Planning Bootcamp March 6-7 to learn how you can support youth’s growth and well-being this summer and beyond. Register now: https://t.co/IcR0wWLyLp

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

Been waiting for the Leland high school debate team presentation all day. Thank you @edpolicyinca for bringing these experts to Sacramento.

[PACE @edpolicyinca]

Come see Hedy Chang of @attendanceworks, James Bridgeforth of @CommSchoolsLX, and Jessica Gunderson of @partnr4childrn in a lively panel on "Improving Student Attendance & Engagement" at the PACE 2024 Annual Conference! Jan 25 | Sacramento. Register today! https://t.co/PVKH01AVvh

[Partnership for Children & Youth @partnr4childrn]

"The pandemic shed a bright light on something we already knew: The traditional school day is not enough to serve the whole child." Read more from our Co-CEO @jgundy14 & @woodcraftranger's Julee Brooks. Thank you for featuring this, @EdSource! https://t.co/D19XYxHFGX

[EdSource @EdSource]

OPINION: The moment of the whole child is here; let’s not waste it

https://t.co/9GDveRLw02

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

@Playworks @expandla @BGCofCarson dropping wisdom on partnership mindshifts - have let go of control to have collective action #ittakesallofus

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

Isang bagsak…one down, we all fall. One rises, we all rise. Great energy and community build at It Takes All of Us summit. Solidarity all day!!

[Learning Policy Institute @LPI_Learning]

Ana Matosantos calls attention to focusing on the teacher pipeline and recruitment and retention, early childhood education, community schools, and extended day and year programs. #LCFF10Years

[Partnership for Children & Youth @partnr4childrn]

Thank you for mentioning our research in your article @YouthToday! It is critical to invest in the #ExpandedLearning workforce and recognize the importance and value of youth workers.

https://t.co/OGJQ7vYQ2f

[Jessica Gunderson @jgundy14]

So proud to be a part of this collective work! @CAgovernor excited to get AB 1113 to your desk!

[CA Afterschool Advocacy Alliance @SaveAfterschlCa]

THANK YOU to everyone who helped the bill get this far. Last year, this same bill did not pass this committee. Your advocacy made the difference this year. Let's get it across the finish line!