Strategic Advocacy - Representing clients in state and local legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters to protect their interests and effectively communicate their needs.Legislative Expertise: - Developing and executing legislative strategies in collaboration with associations to achieve optimal outcomes.PAC Management - Overseeing PAC budgets and endorsements, ensuring effective resource allocation for impactful results.Effective Communication - Crafting and delivering strategic messaging to enhance client narratives and increase public engagement.Stakeholder Engagement: - Designing and implementing strategies to build strong relationships with key external stakeholders.Collaboration and Relationship Building: - Partnering with business teams to strengthen advocacy efforts and foster productive relationships with elected officials, regulators, and industry peers.Opportunity Tracking: - Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and funding opportunities to position clients for success.Organizational Leadership: - Leading state and national organizations to ensure seamless team communication and collaboration.Strategic Philanthropy: - Utilizing philanthropic opportunities to maximize community impact.Crisis Management: -Providing clear communication and guidance to safeguard client interests during critical situations. Budgets and endorsements, maximizing resource allocation for impactful results.

Supported CEO, Board, The CEO Council, PAC, and Chamber team in:• Defined political strategy across all levels of government including outreach plan• Developed Board’s civic engagement plan, including the launching of Move LA Forward• Executive Team Development• Organizational Design, Board Optimization, Governance & Management• Economic Development initiatives, including business retention/expansion and regional collaboration with other economic development organizations.• Develop communications and narratives/ messaging that amplify the chamber’s effectiveness as a regional enterprise

Senior Director Government Affairs for NAIOP SoCal, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (formerly the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties). Oversees the association’s public policy advocacy and lobbying at the federal, state, and local levels on tax, land use, energy, infrastructure, and environmental issues. I also manage NAIOP SoCal's political action committees.

Joined Bird team as a "Contract lobbyist" in Nov 2017. At the time Bird was the only e-scooter ride share company operating in the Los Angeles basin. Advised Bird's leadership on how to navigate public policy/political hurdles as well as making suggestions on operation function to comply with political demands. Supported Bird's mission of providing a clean, zero-emission, light-footprint, motor-powered transportation option in Santa Monica and Los Angeles.

• Maintained and directed the daily operations of the non-profit business, including managing human resources, grant development, marketing, and client engagement.• Developed and implemented policies for daily operations and ensured alignment with organizations policies, goals and contract compliance.• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the City of Los Angeles BusinessSource Center operated by the organization, which provides free services to primarily low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs and small-business owners to promote economic development, job creation, and financial literacy with a focus on job creation and job retention via access to capital.• Lead the development of ICON CDC's array of business workshops to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in the areas of business planning, financial management, cost structures, procurement certifications, credit counseling, marketing, social media, human resources, and licensing/permitting.

Public Affairs, Government Relations, Issue Advocacy.....

Every 10 years, City Council district boundaries are re-drawn to account for population changes. The Redistricting Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on adoption of the City’s redistricting plan that sets the boundaries of City Council districts.

Managed all aspects of the organization, overseeing legislative, land use planning and economic development, community affairs and communications staffDeveloped comprehensive strategy that supported all pieces of the organization under one direction, including but not limited to: (a) central messaging for diverse and varied audiences, (b) programs that prompted desired responses from a targeted audience, (c) public relations and credibility building, (d) crisis communications, and (e) created and shaped media messages including press releases, Op-Eds, bylined articles, editorial boards, social media and assigned the responsibilities of conducting research, writing and editing press materials like news releases, pitches, blogs, reports and presentationsDeveloped strategies and plans for achieving the city's and Councilman’s legislative objectives to include: Overseeing the analysis of legislation to determine impact on the cityDesigned, budgeted, and implemented staff, consultants, and infrastructure necessary to execute strategic goals, including metrics for measuring impact and successDeveloped and built close, long-lasting credible relationships with elected and appointed government officials, business leaders, labor leaders, California's tribal nations, and community stakeholdersManaged and reviewed all aspects of land use planning projects including entitlements and mitigationsActed as the spokesperson and developed media strategy: built and maintained relationships with local, regional, national, and ethnic media outlets. Manage and supervise 23 staff members in three different locationsManaged policy reforms to the City’s debt management, bond financing policies, renewable energy, business tax reform, animal cruelty, and many more.Prepared, researched, and vetted policy recommendations for council action relating to all city functions focusing on the Dept. of Water and Power, Airports, Land Use Planning, Building&Safety, and Harbor

• Selected, supervised, trained, and evaluated staff members for the capitol, committee, and district offices• Developed public policy proposals for legislative consideration.• Created and oversaw legislative packages; assisted Member in defining legislative priorities; draft bills and amendments, follow and analyzed legislation.• Coordinated and negotiated the development of legislative programs and specific legislation with interest groups, executive agencies, and committee staff.• Prepared press releases, position papers, speeches, and background materials.• Recommended appropriate responses to the media, interest groups, and other legislators.• Identified funding sources for district projects.• Prepared statistical analysis of demographic trends and changes to assist Member and caucus in identifying candidates and political opportunities.

The Joint Commission on the Los Angeles Unified School District governance is a body organized for a one year term to explore issues on school district governance to improve academic achievement, better engage parents, more efficiently use resources and make the district more accountable.

• Selected, supervised, trained, and evaluated up to 28 staff members for capitol, committee and district offices• Developed public policy proposals for legislative consideration.• Acted as chief strategist for the passage of state budget.• Created and oversaw legislative packages; assisted Member in defining legislative priorities; draft bills and amendments, follow and analyzed legislation.• Planned and organized legislative hearings.• Coordinated and negotiated the development of legislative programs and specific legislation with interest groups, executive agencies, and committee staff.• Prepared press releases, position papers, speeches, and background materials.• Recommended appropriate responses to the media, interest groups, and other legislators.• Identified funding sources for district projects.• Developed Member’s fundraising plan and assisted him in its implementation.• Prepared statistical analysis of demographic trends and changes to assist Member and caucus in identifying candidates and political opportunities.

Assisted the Senator with his duties as Chairman of the Latino Legislative Caucus.Maintained communication between Latino Caucus Members and staff.Analyzed, tracked and identified legislation that could impact Latino Caucus Members and their districts.Coordinated meetings and hearings.Drafted bills and resolutions.Acted as the Senator's representative at meetings with local elected and appointed officials across the state.Responded to public inquiries.Prepared analysis of the viability of candidates and Latino Caucus opportunities.

Responded to constituent inquiries and problems.Assisted constituents with difficulties with State Government.Represented Member at local government meetings and hearings.Served as liaison between the district and the Member by maintaining an awareness of district issues.