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🤖✨Check out Executive Vice President Jessyca Sheehan’s piece on the AI revolution in , a hot topic for during the final sprint to the legislative finish line. Thank you to the experts who joined a recent panel discussion to share their insights and knowledge on this ever-evolving topic. Read: https://lucaspublicaffairs.com/news-and-insights/generative-ai-is-at-an-inflection-point-can-we-stay-ahead-of-it/

Congratulations to colleague Lauren Roberts for her promotion to Senior Staff Accountant! Thank you for all you do to ensure our team delivers excellent service to our clients and partners. Please help us in congratulating Lauren! 🎉

🎉 Today, we honor and celebrate 18 incredible years with CFO Roxi Williams! Since her very first day with , Roxi has not only contributed to the success of the company but has also served as a mentor and cheerleader for countless colleagues over the years. 🌟

Join us in bidding farewell to a cherished colleague and friend by wishing Roxi happiness, adventure and relaxation in her well-deserved retirement. Share your favorite memories and well wishes in the comments below. 👇

We are excited to share that we have expanded our executive leadership team, naming Jessyca Sheehan and Travis Taylor as executive vice presidents of Lucas Public Affairs. Their dedication, expertise and leadership have been invaluable to our success. As they enter their new roles, we look forward to the continued growth and innovation they will bring to and our clients. Congratulations, Jessyca and Travis! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who attended the 11th Annual LPA Capitol Connections, which aims to build relationships and equip young professionals with insights to help launch successful careers in the .

Thank you to our panelists, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Press Secretary for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Cynthia Moreno and President of Sacramento State Dr. Luke Wood. We appreciate your engaging and thoughtful responses regarding your professional journeys.

Shoutout to Interns Ryan Leung and Anna Deukmejian for planning and executing this event and the California Chamber of Commerce for the event space.

Congrats to Mike Madrid on publishing his new book, "The Latino Century!" cosponsored the book launch and heard from Mike first-hand about the contemporary Latino voter and their impact on politics and policies across the nation today and for years to come.

is proud of CEO Donna Lucas’ induction into the inaugural class of the Capitol Weekly Top 100 Hall of Fame! Donna summed it up: “Such recognition from the great team at Capitol Weekly is an honor, and it goes without saying that this is a really a reflection of all the great people I’ve been able to work with.” Congratulations, Donna!

is proud of CEO Donna Lucas’ induction into the inaugural class of the Top 100 Hall of Fame! Donna summed it up: “Such recognition from the great team at Capitol Weekly is an honor, and it goes without saying that this is a really a reflection of all the great people I’ve been able to work with.” Congratulations, Donna!

had the honor of attending the California Women Lead 50th Anniversary Summer Reception. It was an inspiring evening celebrating 50 years of empowering women in leadership. Many amazing leaders gathered to recognize the 2024 honorees, including State Senator Susan Rubio, Former State Assemblymember Charlene Zettel, Secretary of the California State Senate Erika Contreras, Aventiv Technologies Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Margita Thompson, and The Representation Project Executive Director Holly Martinez. Here’s to many more years of empowering and celebrating !

At Lucas Public Affairs, we believe in continuous learning to better serve our community and clients. President Cassandra Walker Pye facilitated an implicit bias training for members of to deepen our understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

wishes you a safe and fun as we celebrate the values of liberty, equality and diversity that bring our great nation together. 🎆

In honor of acknowledges the heritage and contributions of Black American culture and encourages reflection on the importance of this historic day.

Our team had a great time at Sacramento Street Soccer USA’s Annual Breakfast! Our President and long-time soccer fan, Cassandra Walker Pye, has been a steadfast supporter of their mission – fighting poverty and strengthening communities through soccer. is proud to support Street Soccer USA’s dedication to community building and empowerment.

Check out who made Capitol Weekly’s first-ever Sacramento power couples list. None other than CEO and Founder Donna Lucas and her partner, CA State Librarian Greg Lucas! What’s their secret? Power walks for a power couple!

Read: https://capitolweekly.net/capitol-weeklys-top-10-capitol-power-couples/

Gain insight into Gov. Gavin Newsom's strategy for fiscal stability in California. Explore LPA’s latest article on the key takeaways from our expert panel discussion earlier this week.

Newsom May Revision 2024 - Lucas Public Affairs Gov. Gavin Newsom has been dominating the headlines for the past week as he delivers bad news to lawmakers about the state’s fiscal condition.But less in the news are the California chief executive’s efforts on making the case for reforms he hopes will finally end the state’s infamous revenue ...

’s open house & panel discussion last night was jam-packed as we dove into the Governor's revised budget. Our expert panel shared their perspectives and insights with provocative questioning from our moderator. Special thanks to our participants and attendees.

Happy Earth Day! supported Save Our Water at today’s celebration hosted by the California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency and their many departments committed to protecting our state’s unique biodiversity and resources. Thank you to those who stopped by! 🌎

Last night, was honored to stand alongside esteemed women leadership organizations, celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of Mona Pasquil Rogers in California politics. It was a night filled with inspiration, complemented by encouraging introductory remarks from Maeley Tom. Lucas Public Affairs takes pride in championing events that highlight the impact of diverse leadership.

Last night, was proud to be a sponsor of the Sacramento Press Club’s 4th Annual Journalism Awards, celebrating exceptional reporting in California state politics and beyond. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! 🏆 📰

Play ball! ⚾️ is proud to support the Sacramento Kings as they host the A’s at Sutter Health Park for the 2025-2027 seasons, bringing Major League Baseball to the Greater Sacramento area. Hosting the A’s will bring significant economic and community benefits to a region on the rise.

LPA President Cassandra Walker Pye was joined on the pitch by ABC 10 in advance of , a new film showcasing the impact of the Homeless World Cup and featuring Sacramento leaders of Street Soccer USA.📣 Tune in on Netflix starting today to be inspired! ⚽

w/ Lisa Wrightsman, Tiffany Fraser

New movie on Netflix shares story of The Homeless World Cup "The Beautiful Game" will be released on Netflix and shares the story of The Homeless World Cup.

: KCRA featured LPA CEO and Founder Donna Lucas as Chair of California Chamber of Commerce's newly created Women's Leadership Council, recognizing her dedication to empowering women leaders across CA while leading 's diverse team of public affairs pros.

CalChamber announces new Women's Leadership Council to support women in business The council was announced on March 8, which was International Women's Day

proudly supports Downtown Sac’s bold vision to usher in a new era of investment and innovation. Community leaders working together can pave the way for a vibrant future to enrich our region for generations to come.

President Cassandra Pye was recently featured in the Sac Observer for her well-deserved recognition from NAWBO - Sacramento Valley for her outstanding leadership in Sacramento’s business community. Congratulations to all the outstanding women honorees! 🎉

Black Women Entrepreneurs Celebrated At The 28th Annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Gala By Kaya Do-Khanh | Special to The OBSERVER Cassandra Walker Pye, president of Lucas Public Affairs, gave her acceptance speech for her Wise Woman award.

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom kicked off an inspiring conversation Wednesday evening at the event with in attendance. A panel of experts discussed the need for fair workplace practices and diversity in leadership before a packed crowd. 🚀

was thrilled to sponsor the Bay Area Council's Sacramento Day and attend their reception yesterday. The Bay Area Council and its member companies are driving forces in California's economy helping move our state forward.

sponsored the 2024 Toast to Clearing the Air last week and heard from California climate leaders including Senator Caroline Menjivar, Assemblymember Phil Ting, California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph and California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild. Our team is helping clients across sectors to communicate the important work they do to clean the air.

Congratulations to ’s Cassandra Walker Pye for receiving the Wise Woman Award from NAWBO - Sacramento Valley chapter! Join us in celebrating Cassandra and other outstanding women business leaders who are inspiring positive change. 🌟 🎉