Santa Monica, CA – The Children’s Partnership (TCP) announced that Kathy Dresslar, Chief of Staff to former California Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg, will join the national children’s advocacy organization to lead its Sacramento governmental affairs program.
“We are so pleased that Kathy Dresslar will be bringing her formidable skills and extensive experience to The Children’s Partnership. Children in California and across the nation stand to benefit from Kathy’s exceptional leadership, which combines a deep commitment to kids’ issues with considerable savvy in moving forward-looking policy ideas across the finish line,” said Wendy Lazarus, Founder and Co-President of the organization.
“An improving economy and a legislature interested in investing in future generations make this a perfect time for Kathy Dresslar to join The Children’s Partnership. Her expertise is a great asset as we advance new opportunities to improve the health and well-being of California’s children,” said Laurie Lipper, TCP Founder and Co-President.
Dresslar has extensive and wide-ranging experience in the Capitol and on children’s issues. She has served in senior positions for several legislators as well as Senior Policy Advocate for the Children’s Advocacy Institute, which convened the Children’s Roundtable.
“Kathleen Hamilton leaves a lasting mark as a strategist and leader for children in California. Among many accomplishments, she served as a leading advocate for kids as
“I am thrilled to return to children’s policy work on a full-time basis. It has always been my passion and I look forward to working with The Children’s Partnership to help California’s children and families to live healthier lives,” said Dresslar.
Dresslar will succeed current Director of Governmental Affairs, Kathleen Hamilton, who is retiring after representing The Children’s Partnership in Sacramento for the past five years and after 40 years of high-profile public policy work.
Covered California made all-important decisions about how health care reform would be rolled out throughout the state. We are grateful Kathleen chose child advocacy for the grand finale of her career and thankful for her many contributions,” said Lazarus.
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