About Us

California Education Policy Leadership Fellows (CA EPLF) is an independent statewide leadership initiative that builds on the legacy of the California Education Policy Fellowship Program. Formerly offered in partnership with the Institute for Educational Leadership, Education Insights Center (EdInsights) and the Center for California Studies have reimagined the program to continue its long-standing commitment to strengthening education leadership in California.

The program, now offered by EdInsights and the Center for California Studies, connects emerging leaders across sectors with an interest in shaping education and workforce policy, and a shared purpose of improving equitable access and outcomes for students from minoritized communities. Fellows represent a cross-sector network of roles and institutions, including PreK–12 and higher education leaders, researchers, teachers, policymakers, legislative staff, and education advocates. Together, they engage in learning, dialogue, and collaboration grounded in California’s unique policy landscape.