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Jamie Zamora

Director of State Government & Community Relations, West Region

Jamie Zamora serves as the Director of State Government & Community Relations (West Region) leading multi-state policy and advocacy efforts for WGU in Arizona, California, and Nevada. In this role, he leads strategic engagement across the region, fostering partnerships with state and local policymakers, government agencies, business groups, education institutions, and community organizations to expand workforce development opportunities and improve access to higher education. With 20 years of experience in the government and community relations sector, Mr. Zamora held roles at the state and federal levels of government and at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Areas of Expertise:

  • Legislative Affairs
  • Public Policy Strategy
  • Policymaker and Community Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coalition Building
  • Strategic Communications

Education:

  • A.A., Liberal Studies, Fullerton College
  • B.A., Political Science, San Diego State University
  • M.A., Public Administration, University of Southern California
  • MBA, Western Governors University (In Progress)

Interests:

  • Expanding opportunities for underserved communities
  • Ensuring education policy reflects the lived experiences of today’s students and workforce
  • Volunteering for several community

Areas of Expertise:

  • Legislative Affairs
  • Public Policy Strategy
  • Policymaker and Community Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coalition Building
  • Strategic Communications

Education:

  • A.A., Liberal Studies, Fullerton College
  • B.A., Political Science, San Diego State University
  • M.A., Public Administration, University of Southern California
  • MBA, Western Governors University (In Progress)

Interests:

  • Expanding opportunities for underserved communities
  • Ensuring education policy reflects the lived experiences of today’s students and workforce
  • Volunteering for several community

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