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THIBODAUX, La. 鈥� 果冻APP political science major and criminal justice minor Lizeth Tobias-Garcia is part of the 15 college students selected to participate in the of the .听

Tobias-Garcia, a Cut Off native and a graduate of South Lafourche, currently serves as 果冻APP chapter president of , a Latino co-ed fraternity, and as vice president of the . She is an English-Spanish translator for the 果冻APP Department of Mass Communication and a member of the , as well as a partner with NYU Civil Rights Clinic and the .听

In spring of 2023, Tobias-Garcia served as a law intern for , and during the summer of 2022, she served as a legislative intern for the U.S. House of Representatives, completing a research presentation on Terrebonne Parish and highlighting its history, politicians and issues, such as disadvantages indigenous people face in coastal Louisiana regarding FEMA paperwork.听

Tobias-Garcia is a member of 果冻APP鈥� Pre-Law Society and Legacy Leaders. She鈥檚 also a former Director of Student Rights and Grievances in 果冻APP Student Government Association. After graduation, she plans to attend law school. Her role in the 2023 cohort is working under the Governor鈥檚 Office of Communications.听

鈥淭o be a part of the Louisiana Governor鈥檚 Fellows Program is a once in a lifetime opportunity I am very thankful to experience. It鈥檚 given me great insight into all the inside work that goes on in the capitol and how complex our state government is. It is truly inspiring to be surrounded by my fellows and hardworking people that truly want the best for our state and citizens. Being able to represent my 果冻APP and Latino community is something that I will always be proud to do,鈥� said Lizeth Tobias-Garcia.听

The Governor鈥檚 Fellows Program in Louisiana Government is an opportunity for college and university student leaders to experience public policy in action, learn the rich history and current affairs of Louisiana government and earn three hours of academic credit through LSU鈥檚 Department of Public Administration.

On May 30, Governor John Bel Edwards welcomed the 2023 cohort into the fellowship program at a Fellows Welcome and Orientation event in the state capital. Each Fellow is assigned to a cabinet-level agency in Baton Rouge, beginning their work on June 1. Fellows have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by collaborating with agency leaders on existing projects, observing firsthand the Governor鈥檚 leadership strategies and learning how state policies are developed.听

Fellows also participate in a weekly speaker series, regular academic courses scheduled by LSU, and trips through Louisiana designed to enhance their overall experience and understanding of state government and current affairs. During the week of August 1, policy presentations and graduation will be held, ending their time with their fellowships.听

Part of the interview and application process included choosing a house or senate bill from the 2022 Louisiana Regular Session and writing an essay on whether the Governor should support or oppose the legislation, assuming the prepared information will make it to the Governor鈥檚 desk.听

To learn more about the , click here. To read about the , click here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 17, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT: Jerad David, Director of Communications,聽

985.448.4303 or jerad.david@nicholls.edu