Alex Graves
Vice President for Government Relations at Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities- Claim this Profile
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Kimberly LeBlang, RN, BA, MPA
Alex is an exceptional colleague with great critical thinking, organizational skills, and in depth policy knowledge. He is a lead presence in ensuring cohesive advocacy efforts across the entire state of California among chapters and thousands of advocates. This is not an easy task, but he is able to listen to a variety of opinions and tempers them with compromise and forward thinking into an action plan. He is reliable, diligent and thorough in all projects he undertakes and produces tangible results. His knowledge of advocacy, lobbying, policy, coupled with his impeccable writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills are a knockout combination.
Kimberly LeBlang, RN, BA, MPA
Alex is an exceptional colleague with great critical thinking, organizational skills, and in depth policy knowledge. He is a lead presence in ensuring cohesive advocacy efforts across the entire state of California among chapters and thousands of advocates. This is not an easy task, but he is able to listen to a variety of opinions and tempers them with compromise and forward thinking into an action plan. He is reliable, diligent and thorough in all projects he undertakes and produces tangible results. His knowledge of advocacy, lobbying, policy, coupled with his impeccable writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills are a knockout combination.
Kimberly LeBlang, RN, BA, MPA
Alex is an exceptional colleague with great critical thinking, organizational skills, and in depth policy knowledge. He is a lead presence in ensuring cohesive advocacy efforts across the entire state of California among chapters and thousands of advocates. This is not an easy task, but he is able to listen to a variety of opinions and tempers them with compromise and forward thinking into an action plan. He is reliable, diligent and thorough in all projects he undertakes and produces tangible results. His knowledge of advocacy, lobbying, policy, coupled with his impeccable writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills are a knockout combination.
Kimberly LeBlang, RN, BA, MPA
Alex is an exceptional colleague with great critical thinking, organizational skills, and in depth policy knowledge. He is a lead presence in ensuring cohesive advocacy efforts across the entire state of California among chapters and thousands of advocates. This is not an easy task, but he is able to listen to a variety of opinions and tempers them with compromise and forward thinking into an action plan. He is reliable, diligent and thorough in all projects he undertakes and produces tangible results. His knowledge of advocacy, lobbying, policy, coupled with his impeccable writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills are a knockout combination.
Credentials
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Financial Management Essentials Certificate
NonprofitReadyApr, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President for Government Relations
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Jan 2019 - Present
Responsible for planning and implementing advocacy and public policy plans and priorities in support of independent higher education. Primary liaison between AICCU and the Governor's Office, California State Legislature, California Student Aid Commission, and other public bodies. Develop advocacy infrastructure and activities that promote understanding of independent higher education sector among policymakers and stakeholders. Responsible for planning and implementing advocacy and public policy plans and priorities in support of independent higher education. Primary liaison between AICCU and the Governor's Office, California State Legislature, California Student Aid Commission, and other public bodies. Develop advocacy infrastructure and activities that promote understanding of independent higher education sector among policymakers and stakeholders.
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California State University, Office of the Chancellor
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Legislative Advocate
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2019
• Assess and monitor legislative proposals for their impact on the CSU and its 23 campuses in the areas of: student hunger and homelessness, campus climate, undergraduate and graduate admissions, academic preparation, financial aid, general education and curriculum, K-12 issues, and teacher education and credentialing. • Draft reports and memos for Assistant Vice Chancellor of Advocacy & State Relations on current CSU practices and policies and potential policy conflicts with pending state law. • Work with legislative and CSU staff to develop workable language for proposed state legislation, and convey CSU legislative positions and concerns via written letters and committee testimony. • Analyze legislative proposals from campuses and Chancellor's Office staff to assess the need for, impact and feasibility of proposals and make recommendations to Assistant Vice Chancellor. • Communicate with government affairs staff across our 23 campuses to initiate strategic conversations and facilitate strong relationships between local campuses and elected officials. • Develop effective, concise advocacy materials that help build positive opinions of the CSU among the Legislature and their staff. • Prepare written legislative reports for Board of Trustees meetings. • Review state and national reports and news to stay informed of trends in higher education. Show less
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2016-17 Fellow
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
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Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy
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Sacramento, California Area
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
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Alzheimer's Association®
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Legislative Assistant
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2013
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TFG
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2006 - May 2009
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Match Support Specialist
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May 2007 - Aug 2008
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Education
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2011 - 2014
California State University-Sacramento
Master’s Degree, Public Policy and Administration -
2005 - 2009
Occidental College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Politics -
2008 - 2008
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Politics, Law -
2001 - 2005
Mira Loma High School
GED
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