Experience:
Managed a California-specific media and business outreach effort to build Congressional support for a high-profile international trade deal
Led Sacramento community outreach programs to increase awareness of County transportation infrastructure and funding needs
Managed a multi-pronged marketing and outreach program throughout the San Joaquin Valley to increase awareness about inter-city rail and build support among local and state leaders for grant funding to expand rail service to the Sacramento region
Managed media outreach and public affairs activities for the California Society of Anesthesiologists, addressing key priorities including scope of practice, out-of-network billing, and major regulatory changes guiding pediatric dental anesthesia safety standards
Led the communications strategy to launch a new cradle-to-career educational and economic development initiative in West Sacramento
Implemented localized community outreach programs to build public and political support during environmental review and permitting processes for wind and solar energy projects throughout Northern, Central and Southern California
Provided communications support and counsel to water agencies as the state considered regionalization of its energy grid
Created and managed a statewide coalition of business and community interests providing input to the Legislature, Administration and regulatory agencies to help shape California’s ambitious clean energy policies
Community Involvement:
Board Member, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara
Courses in Global Communications & Journalism, Danish School of Journalism & University of Aarhus, Denmark
Contact Alison
Email: amacleod@ka-pow.com
Main: 916-448-2162
Direct: 916-498-7730
Fax: 916-448-4923
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1900 Sacramento, CA 95814