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Profile, Continued J <br />Heather Stratman, Senior Director, maintains strong relationships with various <br />state, regional and local agencies, that help advance the funding and policy needs <br />of our clients. Heather has secured significant state and federal grants for cities, <br />non -profits, and water infrastructure projects. <br />Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. <br />Senior Director 2006 -Present <br />Provide direct client services support and management to clients, including one of the largest <br />county water districts in California, urban suburban and rural municipalities, and non-profit <br />organizations. Serve as the firm specialist in water and wastewater policy, legislation and <br />politics while maintaining an expertise in local government issues including finance, land use, <br />transportation and planning. Advocate at the local, state and federal level on a variety of client <br />projects and programs including legislation, state grants and funding, and federal <br />appropriations. <br />MuniFinancial <br />Senior Project Manager 2005— 2006 <br />Established a Sacramento regional office of MuniFinancial where responsible for financial <br />consulting and district administrative services. Served as the project manager for a variety of <br />clients and contracts statewide, including traffic impact studies, special assessment districts, <br />cost claim services, revenue sharing agreements and Proposition 218 ballot proceedings. <br />Orange County Water District <br />Legislative Analyst 2004— 2005 <br />Provided comprehensive analysis on legislative, governmental and external issues concerning <br />water policy, local government, and budgetary and reform measures. Responsible for strategic <br />planning and coordination of federal legislation, including acting as primary contact for <br />Congressional staff. Performed comprehensive research and analysis for General Manager <br />and Department Heads; produced legislative summaries, staff reports, written updates. <br />League of California Cities, Orange County Division <br />Regional Issues Analyst 2001 — 2004 <br />Managed the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) — 1100 <br />member professional organization. Lead staff member responsible development and <br />implementation of the Inter -Regional Partnership (IRP) short and long-term strategies including <br />Infill and Mixed Use Reports, Mixed -Use Toolkit, Power Point Presentation, and final IRP report <br />for issuance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. <br />Nevada State Legislature <br />Committee Staff January 2001— July 2001 <br />Appointed by the Secretary of the Senate. Hired as a committee aide to the Chairman of the <br />Senate Judiciary Committee. Assisted in developing and distributing bi-weekly agendas, <br />responsible for taking minutes at committee hearings as well as digital transcription. <br />Education <br />California State University, Long Beach <br />Master of Arts, Public Administration 2002 <br />University of Reno, Nevada <br />Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2000 <br />0 Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 7 <br />