Los Angeles Business CouncilSustainability Policy and Programs Associate
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan Area- Project manager for the Feed-In-Tariff solar program in the North East Valley.
-3+ years work experience in legislative affairs and policy work , adept at tracking important legislative developments and advocating for effective policy solutions.
-Policy research including preparation of issue briefings, presentations, and position letters
- Manage, track, and report on implementation of clean energy grant initiatives.
-Track important local, state, and federal legislation and regulations relevant to organizational priorities, including: sustainability, clean energy, and economic development.
-Assisting in outreach, communications, and organization of monthly Energy & Environment and Legislative Affairs committee meetings.
-Proven track record in managing client relations, cultivating memberships, and nurturing stakeholder partnerships to ensure seamless collaboration and mutual success.
-Part of the advisory group for the Strategic Long Term Resource Plan that will transition LADWP towards a 100% renewable energy grid by 2035.
-Coordinate with LABC/LABCi partners, cooperating organizations, and coalitions on policy advocacy and grant implementation.
-Work with staff on event and program planning including assisting with recruiting speakers and scripting the program for our major annual events
-Assist in research and outreach to stakeholders for current LABC Institute studies
-Attending events, committee and executive meetings with Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) and LABCi staff, leadership and their partners
-Attend external stakeholder workshops, meetings and public hearings on behalf of the LABC/LABCi