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Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for Wine Institute representing over 1,000 California wineries and affiliates.Former Gov Newsom Appointee with over three decades of experience in and around the California State Legislature. Expertise in clean energy, school facilities and construction, labor and building trades, and related stakeholder communities. Direct work experience and familiarity with the California Energy Commission, CalEPA, Division of the State Architect, the Public Utilities Commission, CAISO, CARB, and the Department of Education. Trusted senior staff member who has served at all levels of government including every U.S. Secretary of Energy during the Clinton Administration in Washington, D.C. Former Director of Legislative and International Affairs at the California Energy Commission (CEC) during two years of historic expansion in budget and related authority for zero emission vehicles, building decarbonization and clean energy transition. Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs and External Partnerships at the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), an agency of 4,500 employees and budget of $4 billion. Former Executive Director and Firm Partner with a demonstrated history of working in energy and K-12 educational facilities. Policy, political strategy, and the legislative process at the state and federal level, as well as association management. Born and raised in California, skilled in strategic communication, public and political affairs, and advocacy. Graduated from University of California at Davis and University of Southern California graduate program in Public Administration specializing in Intergovernmental Management.

Listed skills include Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Legislation, and 30 others.