As the summer sun sets, LPA continues to rise—leading with innovation, celebrating key milestones and driving success through smart strategy and teamwork. From a website refresh to well-earned honors, #TeamLPA has been making its mark across industries and regions around California.
Greatest Hits
New Look for Summer
We revealed our redesigned website in partnership with Honey and Joint Medias, highlighting our team’s diversity of thought and strategic, results-driven approach to work that wins.
Growing Our Executive Leadership Team
Jessyca Sheehan and Travis Taylor have been named executive vice presidents, joining CEO Donna Lucas and President Cassandra Pye in leading the firm, with a focus on driving agency growth and innovation, enhancing client strategy and developing talent.
LPA X PPHC
LPA joined forces with Public Policy Holding Company in May, increasing our access to top-tier resources in D.C., other state capitals and Europe while deepening our bench of experts.
#TeamLPA Climbing the Charts
Capitol Weekly Honors Donna Lucas in Top 100 Hall of Fame
“Such recognition from the great team at Capitol Weekly is an honor, and it goes without saying that this is really a reflection of all the great people I’ve been able to work with.”
– CEO Donna Lucas
Jessyca Sheehan Shares Pro Tips
Check out Jessyca’s take on the forces shaping AI and flip to her and CalChamber Denise Davis’ Chapter 69 “Lobbyists and Communications Professionals in Advocacy – A Critical Partnership” in Chris Micheli’s California Lobbying Manual to learn how to supercharge your next legislative campaign.
Don’t Be Tardy for the Party
Daisy Castellón and her fellow Saint John’s Program for Real Change board members are getting ready for the annual Party for Change on Saturday, September 28. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support women and children experiencing homelessness in our community.
Planting a Flag in the Inland Empire
Through the Inland Empire Economic Partnership’s Regional Leadership Academy, Patrick Dorsey is deepening our connections and expertise to the Southland, where LPA is expanding our work to regional issues and across state lines.
Talking Sports with Jacob Frank
Drawing from his experience leading communications at the National Football League and LPA’s growing sports practice, Jacob provided leaders in the grocery industry with practical, actionable strategies to navigate today’s evolving media landscape.
As Goes the West…
Mark Borges was part of select group of region leaders who attended the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting and the Western Governors’ Leadership Institute, focusing on developing solutions to critical issues impacting the West, including water scarcity, land use and disaster preparedness.
Lauren Roberts Steps Up as Senior Staff Accountant
“Lauren’s hard work has been instrumental to LPA’s success, ensuring our teams have the resources and support they need to deliver outstanding service to our clients and partners.”
– President Cassandra Pye
What We’re Reading
- Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
- Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
- On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America by Abraham Lustgarten
- Raise The Bar: How to Push Beyond Your Limits and Build a Stronger Future You by Ben Alldis
- The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy by Mike Madrid
- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
What We’re Listening To
- Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish
- Champagne Problems by Taylor Swift
- Energy by Sampa the Great
- I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Wanna Be Loved by Red Clay Strays
- Why Why Why by Shawn Mendes
- 17 by MK