Michael Lapidus Email & Phone Number

Hawthorne, California, US

Hawthorne, California, US

- Lead SpaceX’s civil spaceflight legislative affairs strategy development and external engagement, serving as SpaceX’s principal advocate on numerous multi-billion dollar programs before Congress and industry stakeholders - Oversee SpaceX’s state government affairs engagement in Florida (company's primary location for launches and landings), responsible.

Hawthorne, California, US

- Co-led SpaceX’s civil spaceflight legislative affairs engagement, with numerous successes including securing full funding for core corporate priorities and rebuffing competitor efforts to restrict company's ability to participate in key civil space initiatives - Supported SpaceX’s successful legislative outreach effort to enter the multi-billion-dollar.

Hawthorne, California, US

• Served as a legislative liaison (registered lobbyist) for SpaceX, with a focus on national security space programs, and supported the Director of Government Affairs in developing strategies and conducting outreach.
• Managed SpaceX Political Action Committee (PAC), including budget, fundraising, and fund disbursement. Achieved significant growth for SpaceX PAC, including a 70% ($115,000) increase in election cycle contribution.

Hawthorne, California, US

- Served as principal research analyst for the SpaceX DC office, directly supporting the Vice President of Strategic Relations - Coordinated SpaceX supplier network outreach and organized two "Supplier Day" conferences in DC that resulted in over 60 face-to-face meetings with Congressional offices.- Drafted bi-annual PAC newsletters to raise internal.

Washington, DC, US

- Managed constituent relations by corresponding on a variety of issues (e.g., health care, social security), handling constituent outreach (e.g., Capitol tours, Capitol flag requests), and directing constituent mail filings during the transition period between the retirement of Rep. Robert Wexler and the election of his successor, Rep. Ted Deutch.

New York, New York, US

- Researched key issues by benchmarking sister-city efforts, Federal Aid, and project costs for programs such as GreeNYC and 9/11 Responders Health (both programs are now enacted).- Reviewed and analyzed federal legislation through secondary research and briefing attendance, resulting in internal memos for the Mayor to utilize in his public positioning.

US

• Founded, on behalf of Representative Sachs, the successful “H.O.P.E.” initiative for Palm Beach County to aid struggling homeowners in escaping foreclosure, which was utilized by dozens of families.
• Managed public media logistics for Rep. Sachs by communicating opportunities to media outlets and scheduling media exclusive times and issues.

Washington, DC, US

• Co-drafted solar energy legislation by conducting primary research, using the results to incentivizing builders to make homes “greener.” Final draft was presented by senior staff to Congressional committee.
• Served as community liaison by composing constituent response communications, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol Building, and educating school groups on history of the Congress.

Tallahassee, Florida, US

• Managed daily administrative functions ranging from constituent correspondence to newsletter authorship.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Dual Major In Marketing And Management, With A Minor In Government

M.A., International Science And Technology Policy