Camilo Juarez

• Maintain HQ-District relationship with district freight planning point of contact, provide, information, support, tools.
• Co-Lead Caltrans California Freight Advisory Committee meetings and responds to technical questions as needed. Ensure completion of Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act notice and posting requirements.
• Conduct project management and review of funding programs such as TCEP, and support development of California Freight Mobility Plan.
• Track and analyze policy and fiscal impact of proposed legislation to Freight. Developed Program Support Branch training materials. Outlined California Freight Mobility Plan report submittal requirements, drafted letters, and coordinated meetings with Legislative Affairs.
• Explained department's planning and project proposals by participating in public hearings.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop long-term transportation plans aligned with community needs and growth projections.

Executive Liaison

• Facilitating meetings, drafting talking points, coordinating with planning and project management.

Right of Way Agent

• Responsible executive outreach to local partners including local, state and federal representatives, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Utility Companies, and local governments
• Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement and communication with the various governmental agencies, utilities and private engineering firms to ensure effective coordination of relocation projects, utility agreements, encroachment permit issuance, positive location, and conflict resolution.

• Tracked and analyzed the policy and fiscal impact of existing and proposed state legislation and policy proposals
• Developed legislative concepts and proposals collaboratively with DSA subject matter experts and executive administrators
• Wrote communications to industry partners, the public, and local governments

• Attended meetings with personnel, took elaborate notes and disseminated information to stakeholders.
• Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
• Facilitated regular virtual and in person workshops with stakeholders, partner agencies, and community groups.
• Initiated development of standard office procedure training manual for new interns and support staff.

• Staffed / oversaw transportation policy issues and constituent outreach.
• Created stakeholder buy-in through forums with community groups, businesses, and government officials.
• Tracked progress of legislation related to district interests.
• Scheduled meetings and met with interest groups, constituents, and community advocates.
• Responsible for introducing, evaluating and tracking legislation and regulatory amendments.
• Communicated with member office staff and committee consultants; prepared fact sheets, background sheets and talking points.