Our Programs - Trust In Action!

Our programs demonstrate how trust and a faithful view of human nature can revitalize and improve politics. The following projects show how we are currently applying The Politics of Trust to reinvigorate our participatory democracy towards pragmatic and effective change.

OUR CURRENT PROJECTS:

The Al Alquist - Ed Davis California Capitol Collaboration Project

Initially co-chaired by Republican William Bagley and Democrat John Vasconcellos, the California Capitol Collaboration Project is building a non-partisan team of former legislators from across the political spectrum to work in partnership with current legislators towards the goal of reinstating the sense of teamwork and collaboration that once guided the governance of California.

Engaging Californians in Updating California's Master Plan for Higher Education

We are currently developing a public process to support the California Legislature in updating California's Master Plan for Higher Education. This will be achieved through an inclusive, participatory, and collaborative process, with a focus on four key issues: Access, Affordability, Accountability and Quality of Education.

The Vasconcellos Project has engage legislative and community leaders, students, faculty, administrators, and governing boards in all segments of our higher education system to garner input on the most pressing challenges to higher education in California. We have assembled a network of diverse higher education experts and policy staff and have consulted a core team of committed Californians to support our efforts.

Community-based Project to Address California's Educational Opportunity Gaps

The Vasconcellos Project is addressing California's greatest economic challenge: ensuring the adequate academic preparation of our emerging Latino majority. We are currently developing a replicable model for a community-based team of stakeholders, charged with reducing the opportunity gaps facing Latino children in their community. Our initial model is being set up within the Silicon Valley. The Vasconcellos Project will provide access to state and local leaders, facilitate the work of a stakeholder team, and leverage existing efforts, resources and networks towards common goals and solutions.