Spearheading, directing and overseeing all day-to-day efforts of a boutique public relations practice with clients spanning across different industries, including state and local government agencies, Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and trade associations. Brokering new alliances on behalf of clients that developed into long-term partnerships. Delivering forward thinking senior counsel and organizational solutions to meet client business objectives.Coaching and developing internal talent and sourcing new prospects to enhance business growth and performance.

Senior Advisory and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the California EPA, a $4 billion statewide agency encompassing air/water/pesticides/recycling policy. Led public outreach and media initiatives throughout the state.Responsible for advising the Secretary on all matters, including research methods and techniques related to the development of AB 32, the first state level climate change policy and greenhouse gas emissions legislation in the United States. Managed the implementation of the California-Mexico Border Relations Council, the first intergovernmental council of its kind in the United States.Developed policy outlines for the agency’s Border Affairs Unit, serving as liaison for both the California EPA and the Governors’ Office.Co Director of the Governor’s Global Climate Summit. Managed a staff of 30 and its $1.5 million operational budget for two consecutive years.Diplomatic liaison with international environment and climate partners regarding public policy, climate change, and environmental regulatory affairs. Key contributor to the successful implementation of the agency’s environmental justice and tribal affairs efforts.Collaborated in the creation of press releases, talking points,speech notes, and emergency alert notifications on behalf of the Agency and the Secretary. Led interagency communications regarding diplomatic affairs and policy coordination in common climate projects with the Emergency Management Agency, the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, California Volunteers, and others.