EJ Aguayo

EJ is a lobbyist representing clients in the areas of finance, tax, budget, health, and energy. He brings a results-oriented approach, leveraging his strength in coalition building and relationship management across diverse stakeholders to deliver forward-thinking solutions that drive client success and diffuse emerging challenges.

Policy Areas

  • Health

  • Tax

  • Budget

  • Energy

  • Finance

 Experience:

  • Oversaw millions in direct investments for the District and Statewide through the budget process, including $1.25 million for the South Bay Center for Counseling to support the expansion of the Strength Based Community Change's Thriving Families Well-being Initiative, $80 million for Juvenile Court Schools, $25 million for Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, etc.

  • Successfully led key investments in K-12 around teacher recruitment and retention, STEM education, mental health counseling and family support services, juvenile court and community schools, community green spaces, etc.

  • Organized efforts in the prevention of MLK Jr. Community Hospital, which hosts one of the last maternity wards in its region, from closure.

  • Spearheaded historic reforms related to use of force, firearms, de-escalation, and various training policies.

  • Previous Roles:

    • Chief of Staff, California State Assembly, 65th AD

    • Legislative Director

    • Assembly Democratic Caucus Consultant for longest service Caucus Chair in California history

    • Communications Assistant

Community Involvement:

  • Board Member, Oak Park Neighborhood Association

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Government - Journalism, California State University, Sacramento

 

Contact EJ

Email: ejaguayo@ka-pow.com

Main: 916-448-2162

Direct: 916-498-7766

Fax: 916-448-4923

621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1900 Sacramento, CA 95814