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Last 15 Years
Providing strategic counsel and communications, project management and other services to a diverse set of clients. (See a partial client list on the Business page.) Have successfully advanced real estate projects that were sometimes complex and often controversial, mostly in California. Have assisted nonprofits with board development. Have served on observation missions funded by the U. S. Agency for International Development.
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2014
Was in Egypt soon after the Arab Spring for two national elections, the first for a new constitution, the second for president. A grand experience, and unsettling: so many young people with no work.
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2010-2011
In Afghanistan on a multinational observation mission during national elections. Spent time in the capital and also in remote and undeveloped areas.
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2009-2010
In Zimbabwe with a local NGO providing technical assistance to a new prime minister after Harare had to abandon its currency. Discouraging to see a place making so little progress despite having so much going for it.
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2008
In Pakistan when voters rejected both government- and mullah-backed candidates, choosing instead a familiar if flawed option. Amazing to consider that Pakistan prior to 1947 was part of India, now a bitter rival with a more robust economy and culture.
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2005-2007
Coordinated successful campaign for congressional authorization and funding to clean up and restore a destabilized, polluted California watershed that runs from the mountains to the sea.
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1990-2015
Worked for C. J. Segerstrom & Sons and South Coast Plaza Partners, a high-profile family business. Reported to ownership. Provided strategic counsel to the managing partner of this multi-billion dollar California real estate partnership, and was chiefly responsible for community and media liaison, charitable giving, and management of special projects. Also directed government and political affairs, including land use planning and entitlements. Additionally served as Secretary of the Segerstrom Family Foundation.
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2003-2005
Coordinated successful campaign for congressional mandates and federal and state funding for transportation projects.
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1994-2002
Elected to serve two four-year terms as a Laguna Beach, California city council member, and served two terms as mayor.
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1990
Facilitated successful negotiations resolving a longstanding dispute among public and private litigants and other stakeholders concerning development in Laguna Canyon, CA. Directed 20-year bond campaign approved by 79.7 percent of voters to create the nation’s 2nd largest urban wilderness park.
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1989
Helped manage media and special events for His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Events included a press conference and roundtables with scientific, business and political leaders.
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