Government and Regulatory Affairs Firm In Sacramento
Providing Services to Individuals, Organizations, Trade Associations and Companies
About Sam Rodriguez, Government and Regulatory Affairs Expert
Sam Rodriguez has over a decade of experience in public policy at the national and state levels. He previously served as the Director of
Legislative Affairs for the United Food and Commercial Workers Western State’s Council (UFCW) where he spearheaded landmark workplace
and environmental legislation protecting grocery workers, elimination of plastic bags, and was integral in drafting and advocating for regulations
in both medical and adult-use Cannabis in the state of California. It was Sam’s early efforts to collaborate with local government (cacities),
law enforcement (policechiefs), and Cannabis industry leaders (CCIA) that led to the development of a ‘Policy and Regulatory Framework’
allowing for the issuance of a diverse set of licenses for commercial cannabis in the California market.
Prior to UFCW, Sam was the California State Director for Government Affairs for Comcast. As the California Director, he successfully pursued
a policy agenda that provided an economic platform to help stabilize the workforce and continue new investments
in technology to foster growth in a highly competitive market.
He has excelled in developing new programs and managing complex systems that enhance access and availability to economically disadvantaged
communities. During his tenure at the U.S. Department of Energy, he developed a Community College Science Institute, the first of its kind and received
recognition from the Harvard School of Government for Innovation. He was also editor of DOE’s ‘Science in the National Interest’ - a newsletter
highlighting research and development investments in projects related to energy efficiency, transportation and renewables.
At the State level, he was instrumental in the creation of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and spearheaded the
integration of technology to better serve employers and job seekers. He developed the ‘Technology for Teachers Initiative’ for interested engineers
and network managers who were eligible to be science and math educators for K - 12 schools.
Sam has also served at the highest levels for President Bill Clinton and Senator John Kerry when they ran for President respectively.
He is graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in Government and Politics.
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Whether you want to promote your organization, secure funding, fix a regulatory problem or engage in a dynamic coalition to advance your interests, count on Rodriguez Strategic Partners LLC for unparalleled assistance. Should you want more information about our government and regulatory affairs firm and the services we offer or wish to schedule an appointment, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We are more than happy to assist you with your government and regulatory concerns.
Rodriguez Strategic Partners LLC
Sam Rodriguez, Owner
Sacramento, CA