David De Leon
Political Science, CSULB · Intern, California State Senate
I'm David De Leon, a political science senior at California State University, Long Beach, with hands-on experience in local and state government in Orange County and Long Beach, California. I begin as an intern in the office of California State Senator Tony Strickland in fall 2026.
My work centers on constituent casework, permit review, community events, and the operational detail that keeps a district office running.
My aim is legislative work: bill research and analysis, committee and stakeholder briefings, and turning what constituents report at the district level into policy that holds up in Sacramento.
Mission
Job-market insecurity is something every college student feels. My mission is to use the position and the network I have to open real doors for students: internships in district and legislative offices, campaign roles, and the introductions that lead to a first job.
Education
California State University, Long Beach
B.A. Political Science (Global Politics) · Minor, Economics
Orange Coast College
A.A. Economics
Experience
state senate · city council · campus leadership
Incoming Intern, Office of Senator Tony Strickland
California State Senate, District 36
Campus Outreach and Coalition-Building Volunteer
Steve Hilton for Governor Campaign / California College Republicans
Served as the CSULB campus liaison for a proposed statewide college-tour stop, coordinating campus outreach and event-planning requirements with student organizations and community partners to build participation across campuses.
Admin Intern, Office of Councilwoman Mary Zendejas
City of Long Beach
Managed constituent casework from intake through resolution, reviewed permit applications, and issued 70+ Certificates of Recognition while leading canvassing and cleanup efforts across the district.
Vice President, Student Organization, CSULB
Lead chapter operations, event strategy, phone banking, and campus compliance. Grew the newsletter from zero to 175+ subscribers, including 168 in a single 30-day sprint.
Relaunching a Student Organization, CSULB
Rebuilding chapter programming from the ground up for stronger member retention, and developing outreach that connects prospective transfer students with campus and career resources. The point is opportunity beyond the org itself: connecting students to internships in district offices and campaigns, coaching them on resumes, interviews, and professional conduct, and helping them grow into people who show up well outside a student club.
Volunteer, OCC Aquatics Program
Turned the program's merchandise line into a self-sustaining revenue stream, cutting materials costs by $850+. Co-led a 10–15 person volunteer team through an 8-hour outreach event serving 500+ K-8 attendees.
Civic Involvement
Orange County Young Republicans
Community organizing across Orange County: candidate forums, neighborhood canvassing, and voter engagement.
Huntington Beach Republican Club
Local civic organizing in Huntington Beach: monthly meetings, community outreach, and volunteer coordination.
NextGen, OCGOP Youth Associates
Youth civic-engagement program: policy discussion, campaign volunteering, and campus programming that points students toward Sacramento internships.
Contact
I welcome conversations about legislative and district work, campus organizing, and California policy. LinkedIn is the best way to reach me.
Orange County, California