LAURA RODRIGUEZ is a Principal at The Raben Group. In 2006, Laura moved to Los Angeles to head up The Raben Group’s West Coast office. Having worked in leadership positions for several Members of Congress, she brings not only practical knowledge about the processes of the federal government; but also a deep understanding of the importance of creativity, strategic communications, and coalition building in accomplishing policy objectives.
Prior to joining The Raben Group, Ms. Rodriguez was Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Hilda L. Solis. As Chief of Staff, Ms. Rodriguez managed all aspects of the Washington, DC and California offices, and designed and executed all facets of Representative's legislative portfolio, including message development, strategy and press events.
Ms. Rodriguez assisted Representative Solis in securing a seat on
the House Energy and Commerce Committee, making her the first Latina
to serve on this powerful Committee. She also ensured that Representative
Solis served as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Health
Task Force, assisting her in sponsoring several briefings across
the nation focusing on health disparities, diabetes and teen pregnancy
prevention. Finally, Ms. Rodriguez represented Representative Solis
in meetings with lobbyists, interest groups and elected officials.
Ms. Rodriguez began her career in Washington, DC in 1995 as a Legislative
Assistant for U.S. Representative Ronald Coleman, a senior member
of the Appropriations Committee, handling defense, foreign policy,
budget and education issues. Prior to working as Representative
Solis's Chief of Staff, Ms. Rodriguez served as Deputy Chief of
Staff and Legislative Director to U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez
for five years. As Representative Sanchez's chief policy advisor,
she was responsible for setting legislative priorities for the Member's
House Armed Services Committee assignment, working extensively on
defense issues.
Raised in El Paso, Texas, Ms. Rodriguez holds a B.A. from George
Washington University
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