Background & Experience
Credentials
Three decades at the intersection of California politics, environmental policy, and strategic communications.
Recognition
Hall of Fame & Industry Recognition
Capitol Weekly Hall of Fame
Steve was inducted into Capitol Weekly's Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of service at the highest levels of California government and politics.
Campaigns & Elections — Top Strategist
Named by Campaigns & Elections magazine as one of the most influential campaign strategists in California.
25+ Campaigns
Managed and consulted on more than 25 statewide and local candidate and ballot measure campaigns across California.
Career Timeline
A Career Built in California's Capital
Principal
Forza Communications
Leads a Sacramento-based strategic communications firm specializing in environmental policy issues and campaigns.
Communications Consultant
Office of Assembly Speaker John A. Perez
Provided strategic communications counsel to the Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Assembly Speakers Fabian Nunez & Karen Bass
Served as Deputy Chief of Staff for two consecutive Assembly Speakers, managing communications strategy and media relations.
Press Secretary & Communications Director
Office of Governor Gray Davis
Directed communications for the Governor of California, including during the California energy crisis and the California fires — two of the most consequential events in modern California history.
Senior Advisor
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Served in a senior advisory role at the federal agency during the Clinton Administration.
Program Advisor
DOJ COPS Program, Clinton Administration
Worked on the Community Oriented Policing Services program at the Department of Justice.
Staff, House Democratic Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives — Rep. Vic Fazio
Served on the staff of the House Democratic Caucus under Representative Vic Fazio.
Administrative Assistant
Office of Rep. Rush Holt
Served as Administrative Assistant to Representative Rush Holt.
Media Presence
A Trusted Voice in California Politics
Steve is widely quoted internationally and provides political commentary to television and radio stations throughout California. He has been interviewed and quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and dozens of other national and regional publications.
The New York Times
The Washington Post
regional
Sacramento Business Journal
regional
Capitol Weekly
digital
Politico
broadcast
California TV & Radio Stations
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