Getting it done in California is hard.
We make it easier.
We provide political, policy and strategic guidance to translate complex public policy into concrete legislative and regulatory action.
With more than 60 years of combined Capitol-insider experience, our team has the state and local government expertise you need to take your campaign to the next level. We combine our insights and skills to position your messaging and strategies, and in turn, elevate your project.
We’re proud to help shape and improve how our clients communicate their message to discrete segments of the public. We approach things differently because winning in California requires it.
Russell Lowery has over 25 years of hands-on political and policy negotiating experience. He provides political, policy, strategy, and association management services to clients in California and Washington, DC. Mr. Lowery has more than 25 years of senior legislative, political, public affairs, and lobbying experience.
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Therese Twomey joined High View Strategies to drive public policies that invest in a more prosperous future for all Californians. She brings a unique perspective, having worked for the Administration, the Legislature and the third house in influential capacities. Therese has more than 20 years of policy and advocacy experience ...
Gil Gonzales is a Senior Economic Development and Public Affairs professional with a 15-year track record serving in various strategic capacities within state and local government. He has notable experience leading legislative advocacy, public affairs and economic development initiatives while designing and executing ...
Derek Smith
Derek Smith is a three-decade veteran of the construction and real estate development community. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University with degrees in both mechanical (bachelor of science) and civil engineering (master of science), respectively.
Veronica Smith
Veronica A. Smith is the Managing Principal, and Founder of Impact Brands Inc. (IBI), a project management and strategic consulting firm committed to tackling the most complex challenges surrounding housing, community, and economic development. IBI has partnered with High View Strategies to support real estate development projects and provide process support from project concept to completion.
Clifford Oakes
Mr. Oakes has over 25 years of expertise in financial management, business audits, and public policy. As a leader at the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), Mr. Oakes worked with many companies and constituents to resolve policy or tax controversy issues before the BOE.
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