MPPA Events
MPPA Policy talks series brings you fresh, original perspectives on issues of policy, administration and governance. We host experts, practitioners and researchers who offer their knowledge and insights on issues that matter to all of us in the present and will continue to matter, going forward. We focus on offering constructive & critical insights into issues facing us locally as well as globally.
We have hosted events ranging from local domestic issues such as California Water Policies, Early Childhood Development and its impact on California to global issues such as US Foreign Policy.
Past Events:


Thursday, January 16, 2025
Early Childhood Education & Benefits for CA Economy
Guest Speakers: Dr. Jamshid Damooei, Ms.Fabiola Lara

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Social and Solidarity Economy - Lessons from Barcelona
Guest Speaker: Dr. Eric Griego

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Strategic Miscalculations and Consequences of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East
Guest Speaker: Khodr M. Zaarour, PhD, Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University



Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Accounting and MPPA/ICMA Graduate Student Club | Panel Event
Guest Speakers:
Pam Kessler, Co President and CFO, LTC Properties, INC.
Maria Mondala-Duncan, Senior Managment Anaylisist, City of Simi Valley
Moderator:
Rosie Baker, Communications Coordinator, CLU School of Management