FORZA COMMUNICATIONS

Steven Maviglio is the principal of Forza Communications, a Sacramento, California-based strategic communications firm specializing in Environmental policy issues and campaigns. He has worked on a variety of environmental issues including the state's plastic bag plan, Marine Life Protection Act, opposing the Poseidon water desal plant, the Groundwater Protection Act, recycling legislation, and the Safe and Affordable Water Drinking Act.

Steve was recently inducted into Capitol Weekly's "Hall of Fame" and named by Campaigns & Elections magazine as one of the most influential campaign strategists in California.

He served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Assembly Speakers Fabian Nunez and Karen Bass, and as communications consultant for Speaker John A. Perez. He was press secretary and communications director for Governor Gray Davis, directing communications during the California energy crisis and California fires.

Prior roles include positions at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the DOJ COPS program during the Clinton Administration, the House Democratic Caucus under Rep. Vic Fazio, and as Administrative Assistant to Rep. Rush Holt.