A veteran of public policy communications, he began his career in public service as a Field Representative for State Senator Dede Alpert and later worked as Press Secretary and Communications Director for Assemblymembers Lori Salda ña and Mariko Yamada. Joe is a graduate of San Diego State University with degrees in classics and communications. Joe Kocurek – Deputy Secretary of State for Communications She is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum, a graduate of the Leadership California Issues and Trends program and an active member of California Women Lead.

Mary’s College and a Master of Public Health from Touro University. Jordan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Organizational Management from St. LaKenya additionally served as Director of Legislation and Governmental Affairs at the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). LaKenya has over 13 years of state leadership experience and most immediately led the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls as Executive Director. Jordan - Deputy Secretary of State for Policy and Planning for California He comes to us from latest role as the Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs at March of Dimes. From 2002 to 2016 he served in a number of capacities as personal staff to several members in the California State Legislature.

Working in public policy for over two decades, Erric got his start in the Washington State Legislature, later moving to legislative affairs at the Washington State Department of Licensing. This rounds out her executive team which includes Lisa Martin as Chief Deputy Secretary of State and Reggie Fair as the Deputy Secretary of State for Operations who were appointed earlier this year.Įrric Garris – Deputy Secretary of State for Legislative AffairsĮrric graduated from Washington State University. Weber announced the appointment of her deputies for Legislative Affairs, Policy and Planning for California, Communications, and Voter Education and Outreach. SACRAMENTO, CA – California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber Announces Appointments of Office’s Executive Team (916) 653-6575 California Secretary of State Dr.

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