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Maria Shriver awarding John Masterson with the Spirit of Nancy McFadden<\/em> award for his commitment to public service and his work in the Governor’s office.<\/p><\/div>\n

John Masterson is a man of many skills and he has the resume to prove it. Since high school, he\u2019s always held a job, from a local Blockbuster video store, to Sacramento City College, the YMCA, and an internship within the Department of Justice. In 2007, John landed an internship working in the California Governor\u2019s office. The internship was through a program called \u201cWe Include,\u201d which was started by former California First Lady Maria Shriver. John was also introduced to Best Buddies by Maria Shriver.<\/p>\n

Since that time, John has worked in the administrations of three California Governors. He started as a mail room assistant, before being promoted to a constituent affairs assistant. Some of John\u2019s job duties include administrative work, delivering the mail, picking up the flags and flying them, and also taking the flags down and presenting them to constituents on special occasions.<\/p>\n

John\u2019s work in the Governor\u2019s office has contributed to both his personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things John has matured in since working in the Capital is being able to grow within each administration, said John\u2019s mother, Kathy Masterson. Over the course of changing administrations, John has seen many staff members come and go, yet he has remained confident and focused in the midst of constant change.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJohn has an incredible work ethic and derives a tremendous amount of goodwill from work and consequently, being someone with an intellectual disability, we need to see them out in the world contributing to society, and made visible for everyone to see,\u201d said John\u2019s father, Mark Masterson.<\/p>\n

\"\"John loves working and when asked about his 3-5 year career plan, he makes it very clear that there is no place he\u2019d rather be than the Governor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love my job…I can\u2019t see myself working anywhere else,\u201d said John. \u201cWorking keeps me focused and it keeps me going.\u201d<\/p>\n

This month, the Masterson family will attend the annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle in California as they\u2019ve been doing for many years. To date, they have raised nearly $30,000 for Best Buddies through this event.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very appreciative of the friendship and employment initiatives that Best Buddies provides for individuals within the IDD community, said Kathy Masterson. \u201cBeing a contributing member of society, whether volunteer or paid work, is critically important not only to what you provide to other people, but also to your own self-esteem, it\u2019s a win-win for everyone.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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