Nicole Fernandez began college looking at a handful of majors — from journalism to mass communications to social work. But she never quite shook the feeling she got her senior year of high school when she was watching the Bush/Gore presidential election of 2000. And, after trying on a few different majors, she decided to obtain her degree in political science. Now Nicole is a senior field representative to a member of the California State Assembly. In her job she does everything from drafting talking points to planning events to assisting constituents of California with state-run offices and projects. In addition, Nicole was a staffer to three different members of the Assembly so far throughout her career. And although her job allows for little sleep, she enjoys watching comedians at hole-in-the-wall comedy clubs with her best friend, listening to the pop sensibilities of Elton John and turning her TV on to watch "Law and Order: SVU" marathons on USA Network whenever she does have some down time.