Ethan Azad Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, United States

• Collaborated with the City of Pomona to launch a rent stabilization program, spearheading the creation of informational documents to enhance public awareness, designing impactful presentations to foster community engagement and consensus, employing thematic analysis of community members' responses to questions about rent control, conducting comprehensive research of longstanding programs to identify best practices, responding to inquiries from tenants and property owners via calls and emails, and writing a comprehensive report that presented research findings and technical rent control options for City Council• Performed an extensive literature review of rent control, researched and interviewed analogous jurisdictions, analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, including interview responses and trends extracted from the City of San Jose’s rental registry, culminating in the formulation of a 3-year strategic plan for the enhancement of the City’s Rent Stabilization Program• Reviewed developer plans submitted to the County of San Diego for funding opportunities and land disposition by doing due diligence of construction costs, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and contributing to the evaluation of competing projects• Researched a range of ADU amnesty programs, meticulously assessing their eligibility requirements, administrative protocols, participation incentives, and public awareness strategies; conducted financial analyses including the calculation of the net present value for affordability covenant purchases and an in-depth fee waiver cost assessment; and played a key role in report drafting to inform the City of Norco’s plans for establishing an ADU amnesty program• Provided relocation assistance to residents of a 225-space mobilehome park in the City of Carson by compiling tailored Zillow listings aligning with residents’ criteria and preferences and verifying household incomes for the provision of benefits to eligible residents

Irvine, California, United States

• Played an integral role in the preparation of Housing Authority Annual Reports and Successor Agency compliance reports for the cities of Avalon, Coalinga, and Pleasant Hill by analyzing financial data and crafting report sections• Oversaw compliance of affordable housing properties in Carson and Moreno Valley with regulatory agreement and HUD housing quality standards by performing on-site inspections of units and conducting meticulous file audits to ensure adherence to requirements• Contributed to the fulfillment of mandated requirements for the Carson Successor Agency by skillfully analyzing tax roll data and crafting comprehensive financial tables, playing a vital role in facilitating the preparation of ongoing municipal bond disclosures• Provided administrative support to the City of Carson’s Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board by evaluating capital improvement expenses submitted by park owners, navigating the delicate balance between owner and resident interests, and calculating a range of justified rent increase options• Composed comprehensive application documents and delivered administrative support to candidate service providers within the Sacramento Continuum of Care for HUD's 2022 Special Notice of Funding Opportunity aimed at addressing unsheltered and rural homelessness• Collected lease data from the SEC for publicly traded biotechnology and life sciences companies in the Bay Area to facilitate negotiations for community benefits in the City of San Carlos• Leveraged data on new single-family housing, existing apartment rentals, and hotel accommodations to assist in the evaluation of a feasibility analysis for the City of Rohnert Park’s plans for a 30-acre downtown mixed-use development project

• Conducted literature review on homelessness; identified and interviewed expert stakeholders; gathered and analyzed data and prepared data visualizations; and prepared comprehensive report with policy recommendations for homelessness solutions with a focus on the City of Riverside

• Served as part of three-person leadership team with duties revolving around online articles• Solicited submissions and reviewed and edited articles submitted to the publication• Managed and maintained WordPress website• Hosted and led organization meetings• Published over 20 submitted articles

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (Remote)

• Initiated statutory audit on the management of the International Space Station National Lab (ISSNL), going back to 2005• Prepared questions for and drafted written summaries of interviews with NASA officials and ISSNL executives• Assisted with engagement scoping during research design phase and worked with GAO legal staff on determining legal criteria

• Conducted literature review on space traffic management in the context of increased commercialization• Identified and interviewed expert stakeholders to inform analysis and recommendations• Gathered and analyzed data related to current and projected satellites in space to demonstrate the increased congestion in low earth orbit• Prepared a report with domestic and international policy recommendations to proactively improve US STM

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted over 100 congressional office visits to promote legislation intended to deescalate tensions in the Middle East • Coordinated with national and local advocacy groups on grassroots efforts to urge congressional action• Helped lead lobby training as part of FCNL’s annual Spring Lobby Weekend and assisted FCNL constituents with lobby visits and research

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Advised and provided voting recommendations on issues including foreign policy, international relations, and global human rights• Collaborated and managed relationships with advocacy groups, NGOs, and other Congressional offices to further legislative agenda• Drafted hearing remarks and question lines for the Congresswoman’s role on the House Financial Services Committee

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Monitored and researched Congressional activities• Attended and summarized Congressional hearings and policy briefings • Drafted analyses and action alerts on issues related to foreign policy and civil rights

La Jolla, Ca

Conducted online and in-person research to author four articles about US-Iran historical relations and protests in France and served as an editor as needed.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Developed business strategy and identified industries of interest• Advised clients on multi-channel digital marketing strategies and offered services at different price points depending on clients' needs• Assisted clients with obtaining more leads and increasing conversions

• Assessed youth and elderly clients' mobility, strength, and potentially relevant past medical history to ensure the development of safe training programs• Developed foundational and advanced exercise and nutrition programs and advised clients about important safety and mental health concerns associated with fitness• Assisted clients with developing SMART goals

Redlands, California, United States

• Maintained a clean kitchen, properly washed and sorted soiled dishes, and prepared foods as needed• Performed additional cleaning, cooking, and customer service duties as requested

Long Beach, California, United States

• Showcased the dealership’s vehicles and explained their features, finance options, and warranties to prospective customers• Developed leads/sales by maintaining rapport with previous customers, responding to inquiries, and greeting walk ins• Negotiated car prices and trade-in values for customers’ vehicles

Long Beach, California, United States

• Obtained extensive product knowledge by participating in continuous internal learning activities• Performed regular store maintenance, including keeping shelves full and products priced accordingly• Efficiently processed customer transactions and addressed customers' requests

Long Beach, California, United States

• Completed transactions by greeting guests, identifying requests, operating point-of-sale terminals, making change accurately, and thanking guests• Cleaned and maintained the exterior and interior areas of the theatre including auditoriums, restrooms, lobbies, concession areas, and box office areas• Performed daily stocking and maintenance duties

Perris, California, United States

• Provided safety observation and care for patients identified to be at risk to themselves • Observed patients for changes in behavior and/or condition and reported to RN• Maintained a safe environment and confidentiality of patient information

Master Of Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Digital Media Editor at Berkeley Public Policy Journal (2021)Advanced Policy Analysis (APA) - Strengthening.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Business

Activities and Societies: Staff Writer at PROSPECT Journal of International Affairs

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration