City Policy and Governments Affairs Manager at Waymo - the autonomous driving technology company - overseeing the Los Angeles market.
Previously served as Vice President of Government Affairs at the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC), where I lead the organization's legislative and policy strategy for housing, homelessness, transportation, economic development, sustainability, and clean energy. I have a Master's Degree in Public Policy from USC and a BA in Political Science from CSUN, where I received the highest academic honors of the department.
I have successfully overseen and contributed to multiple advocacy and research initiatives that have influenced local, state, and federal policies and programs, and have developed strong relationships with member companies, key decision-makers, and diverse stakeholders. Some of my key accomplishments include securing a $1.25M annual investment from the City of LA to grow contract opportunities for small and diverse businesses, expanding the nation's largest municipal solar rooftop program at LADWP, project-managing research on equity-centered clean transportation, and leading a team application for a $500K grant to increase environmental and economic sustainability in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.
I am a resourceful, insightful, and self-directed leader, with excellent communication skills, team leadership and collaboration, and a strong work ethic. I am forward-thinking, solutions-focused, results-driven, and I am passionate about resolving issues, influencing decisions, driving change, and navigating policy to achieve exceptional outcomes. I have extensive background and core competencies in government relations, public policy, advocacy, strategic planning, coalition building, research, project management, legislative affairs, nonprofits, community outreach, public relations, program development and evaluation, grants, operations, staff management, and environmental and economic sustainability.