Key Staff – City of Fresno

Laura Garcia

Born and raised in Southeast Fresno, Laura Garcia is a proud graduate of Fresno State. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and a double minor in Sociology and Philanthropic and Community Based Leadership. Laura began to work with the City of Fresno in early 2019 as a council assistant overseeing the district’s community outreach, events, communications, and special projects. She earned recognition as Employee of the Quarter in the City of Fresno in 2020. Laura currently serves as a board member to the Calwa Rec and Park District and serves as Fresno’s youngest Chief of Staff to Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

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Kia Kelly Vang

Deputy District Director
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Kia Vang was born and raised in Fresno, CA and is the proud daughter of Hmong refugees. She earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Media, Communications, and Journalism from Fresno State. During her studies, Kia served as President of the Alpha Kappa Psi, Gamma Lambda chapter and was a Maddy Legislative Intern Scholar with offices of the U.S. House of Representatives and the California State Senate.

After graduation, Kia began her career in the California State Senate where she served the Central Valley for two years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.”

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Shawn Clark

Policy Director
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Shawn Clark, born and raised in Fresno, CA, is a proud graduate of Fresno State, where he earned a BA in Political Science and a Graduate Business minor. Through his involvement with the Maddy Institute, Shawn had the opportunity to work in both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. He furthered his education at California State University, Dominguez Hills, earning a Master of Public Administration Degree with a concentration in Public Management. Before joining Councilmember Maxwell’s staff, he served as an educator at San Joaquin Memorial High School. In his free time, Shawn and his fiancée devote their efforts to fostering dogs, providing much-needed care and love for animals in need.