David Gregory is a graduate student in political science at California State University, Chico, where he is completing his MA with a focus on Indigenous representation and systemic inequities in political science. A member of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, David’s research integrates Tribal Critical Race Theory to examine the political and legal harms of Indigenous erasure, aiming to diversify curricula and inform equitable public policies. He earned his BA in political science with highest distinction and is a recipient of the American Political Science Association Diversity Fellowship Program, reflecting his commitment to equity and inclusion within the discipline. David’s professional experience includes serving as a staffer in the California Assembly, where he observed the systemic gaps in policymaking impacting marginalized communities. His future goals include pursuing a PhD to advance research on the intersections of sovereignty, governance, and policy, while mentoring underrepresented students and fostering diversity in political science education and academia.
The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Fellowship Program, was established in 1969 as a fellowship competition to diversify the political science profession. The DFP provides support to students applying to, or in the early stages of, a PhD program in political science. APSA has once again awarded a new cycle to provide support for students currently in the process of applying to political science PhD programs for Fall 2025. Please join us in congratulating the 2025-2026 class of fellows.
- Learn more about DFP at https://apsanet.org/dfp
Congratulations David Gregory, you set your goals and conquered them. You’ve came a long way from where you where when I first met you. Much love brother.
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You are doing great things. We’re very proud of you. Congratulations!