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JAN. 31ST: 12–1:30PM
TERESA STARK – VICE PRESIDENT, STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS – KAISER PERMANENTE
Teresa has over nearly 30 years of experience in the public policy and government relations arena, with a primary focus in health care policy.
Prior to joining KP as a lobbyist in 2011, Teresa was a lobbyist for the California Medical Association, representing physicians in the halls of state government
Prior to her work in government relations, Teresa was a long-time legislative staffer, having worked in the State Capitol for 12 years for several Assembly Members and the Speaker of the Assembly. She was most recently Chief of Staff for former Assembly Member Paul Koretz of West Hollywood.
Teresa also worked for Kaiser Permanente Public Affairs in the Sacramento/Roseville area as a Community and Government Relations representative.
Teresa received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Political Science and an MBA from CSU Sacramento. Teresa has one grown son and lives in Folsom In her free time, she enjoys cycling, kayaking, hiking and paddle boarding (with her dog!), traveling, spending time with family and volunteering at community events
LIVE WEBINAR
JAN. 31ST: 12–1:30PM
AX SAHOTA – PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE ER, CALED
UTIVE DIRECTOR, CA ACADEMY FOR ECONOMIC LOPMENT
leads the California Association for Local Economic pment (CALED) – California’s largest economic development ation – and believes in the importance and need to collaborate ate meaningful partnerships in order to accomplish the goal of g healthy, wealthy communities. She turns this belief into by leading multiple organizations aligned with the goal of businesses thrive in order to create economic opportunity for nia’s residents. Gurbax holds senior positions with CALED, the California Academy for Economic Development, and the California Enterprise Development Authority. She uses her commitment to thoughtful leadership and organizational knowledge, as well as collaboration with her 800 economic development member peers throughout California, to support the start, growth and sustainability of private enterprise in California.
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JAN. 31ST: 12–1:30PM Presented By:
IGG - SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR OF RENNE CY GROUP
political consultant with extensive network of professional experience in legislative analysis, policy development, strategy, sues affecting local government agencies, developed over his alifornia’s Capitol. Carrigg currently advises both CALED ion for Local Economic Development) and RPPG (Renne Public gislative and strategic matters.
ce includes housing and land use, revenue and taxation, tax , economic development, transportation, public works, public safety, labor relations, and environmental quality.
Deputy Executive Director/ Legislative Director for the League of California Cities, where he oversaw the organization’s lobbying and policy development activities for many years Carrigg authored numerous articles in Western City magazine, including annual comprehensive political summaries of legislative sessions. Prior roles include serving as senior consultant to the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development, as well as a legislative representative on public works, real estate, and contracting for the state Department of General Services Carrigg’s career began with a fellowship on the Assembly Desk during the term of former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown.
Carrigg is a graduate of CSU Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree in government and journalism. He earned a post-graduate certificate in management from U.C. Davis, and is also a certified mediator.
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JAN. 31ST: 12–1:30PM
RHINE - SENIOR POLICY ADVOCATE OF RURAL REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA
hine joined the Rural County Representative of a staff in 2016 as a Legislative Advocate. Tracy ts RCRC on a variety of issues including munications, insurance, land use, and housing finance. oining RCRC, Tracy served as Chief Deputy Director of ornia Department of Consumer Affairs. Prior to her ment by Governor Brown to her position at the ent of Consumer Affairs, Tracy worked in the ure both as a Member Consultant with the Speaker’s Member Services and as a Committee Consultant with mbly Committee on Business and Professions. Tracy er career as a graduate research assistant with the r’s Office for Innovation in Government. Tracy holds a of Arts Degree in Government from California State y, Sacramento.
LIVE WEBINAR
JAN. 31ST: 12–1:30PM
HMIDT– CEO OF VALLEY VISION
idt is the Chief Executive Officer of Valley Vision, a social impact organization ional and statewide initiatives that advance livability. For over 25 years, on’s work has been in support of the “three E’s” social equity, economic and environmental sustainability. Evan’s leadership over the organization’s nd strategic initiatives across six impact areas of Workforce Development, nomy, Food & Agriculture, Broadband & Digital Equity, Healthy Communities ship & Civic Engagement has expanded Valley Vision’s reach and impact to ted and disadvantaged populations She is committed to building a region munities are vibrant and sustainable, and where every person has the to meet their potential She believes that Valley Vision can create the for collaboration, research, and vision that enables our region to be a more ab e p ace to live for all residents.
Evan has a long and wide-ranging career as a leader in research and community development Her early experiences as a backpacking guide and outdoor educator taught her the importance of creating meaningful experiences that build community and set common purpose. Along with an intrinsic desire to be of service, Evan’s career focuses on building healthy, sustainable, and thriving communities. After earning Master’s degrees in Community Development and Geography from UC Davis – Evan led evaluation and community development projects helping organizations, businesses, and government agencies become more effective and impactful as a private consultant. She has advanced major community initiatives and research projects both locally and across the U.S – including in public health, land use planning, participatory action research, youth development, economic development and more. In addition to her CEO role, Evan is an active civic leader, currently serving as Co-Chair of the California Stewardship Network and sitting on Boards of Directors or Advisory Committees for multiple community organizations She was recognized as one of the region’s 100 Most Notable Business Leaders in 2021, has authored scholarly publications, and has contributed to a variety of regional and statewide media outlets
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