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Legislative & External Affairs

The staff of Office of Legislative and External Affairs (OLEA) works collaboratively to advance Cal-OES’ mission by engaging with all branches of local, State and federal Government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and other related stakeholders.

OLEA monitors State and federal legislative activities that could potentially affect all aspects of public safety including but not limited to law enforcement, fire and rescue, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and all areas relating to Homeland Security, including terrorism, trafficking and cybersecurity.

Download the Statewide Situation Key Messages

Download the 2023 Cal OES Final Disposition of Bills

Download the Cal OES Weekly Legislative Update

Contacts

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Chief, Legislative & External Affairs

Helen Lopez

Helen Lopez

Assistant Director, International Affairs & Tribal Coordination

Office: (916) 845-8534
Email: Helen.Lopez@caloes.ca.gov

Chris Hacker

Chris Hacker

Legislative Coordinator

Office: (916) 845-8929

Email:
Chris.Hacker@caloes.ca.gov

Paul McGinnis

Paul McGinnis

Legislative Analyst

Office: (916) 845-8105
Email: Paul.McGinnis@caloes.ca.gov

Ryan Green

Ryan Green

Legislative Analyst

Office: (916) 845-8968
Email: Ryan.Green@caloes.ca.gov

Tom Campbell

Tom Campbell

Legislative Analyst

Office: (916) 845-8954
Email: Thomas.Campbell@caloes.ca.gov

Laura Matz

Laura Matz

Legislative Analyst, IST

Office: (916) 364-4560
Email: Laura.Matz@caloes.ca.gov

 

Gabe Kearney

Gabe Kearney

Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST

Office: (916) 845-8970
Email: Gabe.Kearney@caloes.ca.gov

Alex Shariatmadari

Alex Shariatmadari

Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST

Office: (916) 845-8152
Email: Alex.Shariatmadari@caloes.ca.gov

DeVante Munoz

DeVante Munoz

Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal

Office: (916) 364-4554
Email: DeVante.Munoz@caloes.ca.gov

Addy Jimenez

Addy Jimenez

International Affairs Specialist

Office: (916) 845-8971
Email: Adrianna.Jimenez@caloes.ca.gov

Jennifer Myers

Jennifer Myers

Office Administration

Office: (916) 845-8978
Email: Jennifer.Myers@caloes.ca.gov