Representative Mike Thompson

For Immediate Release
July 28, 2025

Contact
Lauren Ott | Lauren.Ott@mail.house.gov | 202.225.3311

Thompson Hosts Networking and Strategy Session for Local Young Leaders, Student Leadership Council Alumni

Napa, CA – Saturday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) gathered alumni of his and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s Student Leadership Council (SLC) at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center. The event featured SLC alumni, former staff members of Thompson’s, and former interns of Thompson’s to connect young leaders in our community.

Rep. Thompson with alumni of his student leadership council.

Rep. Thompson pictured with young alumni of his Student Leadership Council.

“When I founded my Student Leadership Council in 2018, I hoped it would serve as a resource to train and connect our next generation of leaders. Now, the SLC has over 200 alumni and I continue to be inspired by the ambition and passion of these young adults,” said Rep. Thompson. “Our next generation is facing complex problems, from solving the climate crisis to protecting our democracy, and our SLC alumni are at the forefront of this important work. I was glad to host a reunion event to connect our alumni and to continue my partnership with our young leaders on the issues that matter most to our community.”

BACKGROUND

Rep. Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry’s Student Leadership Council is an exciting program that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials, public service staff, and the philanthropic and business communities to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community. The Council is open to all high school students who live in California's Fourth Congressional District or California's Fourth Assembly District. Selected students meet monthly over the course of the school year.

Learn more about the Student Leadership Council here and sign up for the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Council program here.