We're #hiring a new Sr. Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
关于我们
Espousal Strategies, LLC is a boutique government, community, and public affairs’ firm focused on collaborative problem solving, equity & inclusion, issue lobbying, and coalition building. Led by Founder/President Johnell Bell who brings over 16 years of experience working for a Mayor, County Executive, General Manager of a Transit Agency, and a US Senator. Mr. Bell has advanced public policy at the local and federal levels through his effective ability to forge coalitions across sectors.
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https://Espousalstrategies.com
Espousal Strategies, LLC的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 政府关系
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Portland，Oregon
- 类型
- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2019
- 领域
- public affairs、community relations、public involvement、Diversity, Equity and inclusion、Political Campaigns、Crisis communications、Collaborative governance、Coalition building、Public transportation、Lobbying、Government relations、Government affairs、Federal appropriations和Local government
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US，Oregon，Portland，97203
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Parametrix we are looking forward to participating on this panel with your expert leader Elisa T. Young, J.D., C.D.E!
We hope to see you in Philadelphia for Mpact Transit + Community! You won't want to miss a presentation on workforce equity featuring Parametrix Director of DEI, Elisa T. Young, J.D., C.D.E, alongside Lauren E. McGowan of LISC Puget Sound, Amira Beasley of King County, WA, and moderated by Johnell Bell of Espousal Strategies, LLC Parametrix is a proud Mpact partner and our own Daryl Wendle and Ryan Farncomb serve on the steering committee. Get more info here: https://lnkd.in/g7tzxBH8
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We're #hiring a new Sr. Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Our CEO, Johnell Bell, joined fellow National COMTO National Office board members and COMTO members from chapters across the US for briefings by the White House and USDOT. Espousal Strategies, LLC is a national leader for advancing equity in infrastructure and we are thrilled that Johnell was able to share our work. Thank you COMTO National Office (April Rai and Tanya A.) for an informative trip! And Irene Marion for your fearless dedication, deft, and expertise in advancing equity!
“COMTO, we need you now more than ever.” – A call to action by Acting Under Secretary of Transportation Christopher C. at a transportation briefing with our federal partners at The White House. COMTO Headquarters had the pleasure of hosting?nearly 100?members, from across North America, for an engaging tour and exclusive briefing at the White House. We left informed, inspired and ready for the road ahead. #COMTO #TransportationEquity #AViewFromTheHill #COMTOproud?#Leadership
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Our CEO, Johnell Bell, shares his thoughts on how we continue to advance equity as escalating costs occur on infrastructure projects.
"Equity isn’t just a lens to apply or advisory group to convene, it must be embedded at every stage of project delivery. Economic conditions might require value engineering, but how can you do it without engineering out your values?" In this blog post by Johnell Bell from Espousal Strategies, LLC, navigate how to build projects that reflect community values and generate shared prosperity. Thank you, Johnell, for sharing this expertise with us! https://lnkd.in/gWdfPn5w
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We're #hiring a new Senior Director of Equity, Research, and Community Engagement in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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The Espousal Strategies, LLC team recently had the opportunity to join leaders from Sound Transit, Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, and Washington State Department of Transportation as they signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge. The EIP pledge is a commitment to improving diversity in public contracting by creating opportunities for historically underutilized businesses to build generational wealth and reduce the racial wealth gap by creating more prime, joint venture and equity contracting opportunities for these firms. Agencies and companies that sign the pledge commit to going above and beyond existing requirements and practices. Espousal Strategies supports local, regional, and state agencies in their efforts to help small businesses grow and connect people with careers in infrastructure, including outreach and technical assistance for minority-owned firms as well as planning, policy and outreach to increase workforce diversity. Many of our clients and partners have signed the EIP pledge, including Oregon Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Seattle, WSP, and COMTO National Office. We are inspired and encouraged to see these commitments grow into a national movement that is removing barriers and expanding opportunities for historically underutilized businesses?and communities across the country.?
The Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) continues to build momentum behind our mission to build generational wealth and reduce the racial wealth gap by improving public infrastructure contracting practices to create more prime, joint venture and equity contracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (#HUBs). Yesterday, EIP Co-Chairs Phil Washington, John D. Porcari, and Rick Jacobs, welcomed six new signatories of the #EIPPledge: King County, WA, City of Seattle, Sound Transit, Port of Seattle, Community Transit, and Hill International, Inc. These new partners are committed to advancing equity in infrastructure and transportation, ensuring that our communities are uplifted through inclusive and fair opportunities. Thank you King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman, Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck, Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz, and Hill International President Mike Smith for your leadership and dedication! Our celebration was further enriched by the powerful insights shared by Federal Transit Administration Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool, Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Roger Millar, Sound Transit Deputy CEO Terri Mestas, Advisory Council Chair and HNTB Corporate President for Mobility and Infrastructure Equity Diana C. Mendes, AICP, and Commissioner Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Vice President of the Port of Seattle Commission. We were also honored to have previous signatories join us in the Joni Earl Great Hall to celebrate this momentous occasion. Thank you to HNTB Chairman & CEO Robert Slimp; Advisory Council Member and STV President & CEO Gregory Kelly; AECOM's Senior Vice President and Regional Business Line Leader for Transportation, Andrew Liu, Lochner Northwest Region Director Marvin Thomas; WSP in the U.S. Senior Vice President Stuart Sunshine; TYLin Americas Aviation Sector Leader Peter Aarons; and Turner Construction Company Senior Vice President Chris Killian, for contributing to this vibrant atmosphere of the signing! #EquityinInfrastructure | #MakingCommunitiesBetter
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We're #hiring a new Small Business Outreach Manager in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Community Engagement Lead in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.