Federal Government Relations at LMU works with our representatives, senators and other federal officials in Washington, D.C. and their staff in Los Angeles to build relationships to further the mission of LMU. It is also LMU's goal to educate the student body about relevant federal issues and good citizenship. Federal Relations works closely with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to promote funding of higher education.

Congresswoman Maxine       Waters at Kente Graduation 2007

Dean David Burcham, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and University President Fr. Robert B. Lawton in Roybal-Allard 's Washington, D.C. office.
Mark Waier, Congressman Buck McKeon and Clarence Griffin at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Access DC trip.

Alumnus and LMU Caucus Member, Aram Nadjarian and Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi at the Parliament Building in London.

Notable Alums and Friends of the University

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, has represented California’s Eighth District in the House of Representatives since 1987. As of January 3, 2007 she is the new Democratic Speaker of the House. Pelosi is the mother of LMU alum Alexandra Pelosi ‘92, an accomplished journalist and documentary filmmaker.

The Honorable Tony Coelho '64 was U.S. House Majority Whip and served from 1978-1989.

The Honorable Bob Dornan '54, was elected in 1984, and represented California's 38th Congressional District in central Orange County until 1997. During his entire congressional career Dornan was elected in districts that were overwhelmingly Democrat. 

Gabriela Gomez '95 has been active working in Washington, D.C. for the past three years.  She recently took a new job working for Representative George Miller. 

Ollie Cantos '92 is the Associate Director on Disabilities of the White House Domestic Policy Council

Rick Terrazas '92 works for Congressman Duncan Hunter as his District Chief of Staff.