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Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service

Building on a legacy of service to inspire future leaders

The Pastor Center honors the legacy of Congressman Ed Pastor by preparing students for effective civic and political engagement.

The Plática Series: Trust in Democracy — Does My Vote Matter?

Join us Oct. 6, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the ASU Community Collaborative at the historic Westward Ho, 618 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004.

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Get to know the Pastor Center

The Pastor Center carries forward Congressman Ed Pastor’s commitment to opening doors for others and serving his community. Here, students learn to use their voices, build relationships and take an active role in civic life. Our first ten years were made possible by people who believed in that mission and gave their time, energy and care to help it grow.

Watch our 10th anniversary video to get to know the Center and the community behind our work. We are grateful to the students, mentors, partners and supporters who have shared this journey with us. Whether you have been part of our story for years or are just discovering the Center, we invite you to learn more and help carry Congressman Pastor’s legacy forward.

 

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Congressman Ed Pastor

For more than four decades, Congressman Ed Pastor was a guiding star in the field of public service for Arizonans. Growing up in Claypool, Arizona, Pastor was the first in his family to graduate from college, and he used that education to change his own life and better the community. As a teacher, director of a nonprofit organization and ultimately the first Mexican-American congressman to represent the state of Arizona, Pastor left an indelible mark on both the local community and the national political landscape. 

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