• Extensive experience analyzingglobal, national, state and local economic issues both on the policy and industry levels. In-depth experience working with senior corporate executives and elected officials on numerous subjects. • Lead author or contributing author on thirty publications at the Milken Institute, in addition to several articles and op-eds published in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, and Sacramento Bee, among other publications. • Widely quoted in media (e.g., CNBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times), in particular on California economic issues, the entertainment industry, foreign direct investment, aerospace, and trade. • Conducted business research in most major markets, including Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.• Exceptional strategist and presenter with the ability to explain complex concepts and relationships to a wide range of audiences, from corporate executives and public officials.• Proven collaborator, has worked with diverse teams of experts in various industries to synthesize complex and disparate information and execute communication objectives.Specialties: Regional economic development, entrepreneurial infrastructure, capital access, international trade, media and technology, economic development, transportation infrastructure, project management, conference management