Victoria Floyd
Jamul
Summary
Experienced Policy Advisor and Community Relations expert, representing East County for nine years as a trusted senior advisor for two members of the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors. Manages numerous policy areas, including as the lead advisor on all health and human services policy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Associate
K2 Fundraising Agency
01.2023 - Current
- Manages campaign strategy and public relations for political and non-profit clients, particularly in East County
- Creates marketing and fundraising materials and content through various platforms (Constant Contact, Mail Chimp)
- Coordinates and executes fundraising events, cultivating donor relations/outreach.
Policy Advisor
County of San Diego Supervisor Joel Anderson
01.2021 - Current
- Serves as the Supervisor’s chief policy advisor for the following policy areas: Health and Human Services (Behavioral Health Services, Public Health Services, Aging and Independence Services, Medical Care Services), Veterans and Military Affairs, Child Welfare and Childrens’ Services, Housing and Community Development Services, Self-Sufficiency Services, Public Conservator, and Office of Homeless Solutions
- Manages Board agendas and coordinates policy team briefings to prepare the Supervisor for Board meetings
- Represents and speaks on behalf of the Supervisor in meetings with representatives of local hospitals, healthcare organizations and government affairs committees
- Closely coordinates with the County’s director-level leadership and fosters collaboration with regional healthcare executives to develop and implement major policy initiatives and advocate for state, federal and private funding
- Prepares briefing materials and talking points for Supervisor to use during engagements with regional leaders, constituent groups and other stakeholders
- Major Accomplishments: Assisted in creating spending framework for $100 million in funding to address the opioid and fentanyl crisis
- Researched and drafted policy to create the first County-operated Center for Military and Veteran Reintegration, the first Crisis Stabilization Unit in East County, a shallow rental subsidy program and shared housing program for senior citizens, and a Sharp Grossmont Hospital post-discharge pilot program for the rural population
- Successfully advocated for increases in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for health entities and obtained funding for more behavioral health beds and step-down facilities
- Served as a lead advisor and community informant for County COVID-19 efforts
- Crafted the County’s ‘Compassionate Emergency Solutions and Pathways to Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness’ policies, inclusive of the development of the first County-operated safe parking site
- Created a County workforce housing program and successfully expanded the County’s Innovative Housing Trust Fund to effectuate an increase in regional housing, inclusive of more permanent supportive units.
Policy Advisor/Field Representative
County of San Diego Supervisor Dianne Jacob
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Supervised all community relations and presentations on behalf of Supervisor Jacob
- Fostered relationships with key regional leaders and organizations in East County
- Policy Advisor for various health and human services, public safety, and land use initiatives
- Served as the grant administrator for discretionary funds totaling approximately $20 million dollars for community organizations and businesses
- Coordinated large-scale events including community revitalization meetings and constituent coffees
- Presented legislative reports on diverse regional and legislative affairs to various organizations
- Worked closely with the Communications Director on media projects.
Resident Assistant
University of California San Diego
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed and assisted with on-site resident needs serving as a mentor and facilitator of conflict mediation, developed programming and executed over 40 events.
Education
Double Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political ScienceCommunications
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Legislative Research & Analysis
- Policy Development & Advocacy
- Strategic Communication & Public Speaking
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building
- Government Relations & Regulatory Compliance
- Political Acumen & Campaign Management
- Project Management & Coordination
Accomplishments
- Assisted in creating spending framework for $100 million in funding to address the opioid and fentanyl crisis
- Researched and drafted policy to create the first County-operated Center for Military and Veteran Reintegration, the first Crisis Stabilization Unit in East County, a shallow rental subsidy program and shared housing program for senior citizens, and a Sharp Grossmont Hospital post-discharge pilot program for the rural population
- Successfully advocated for increases in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for health entities and obtained funding for more behavioral health beds and step-down facilities
- Served as a lead advisor and community informant for County COVID-19 efforts
- Crafted the County’s ‘Compassionate Emergency Solutions and Pathways to Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness’ policies, inclusive of the development of the first County-operated safe parking site
- Created a County workforce housing program and successfully expanded the County’s Innovative Housing Trust Fund to effectuate an increase in regional housing, inclusive of more permanent supportive units
Clubs And Affiliations
- San Diego Young Leaders (San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce)
- American Legion Auxiliary - Girls State Alumna
- El Cajon Rotary Club
- University of California San Diego Pi Beta Phi Sorority Alumna
Timeline
Fundraising Associate
K2 Fundraising Agency
01.2023 - Current
Policy Advisor
County of San Diego Supervisor Joel Anderson
01.2021 - Current
Policy Advisor/Field Representative
County of San Diego Supervisor Dianne Jacob
01.2015 - 01.2020
Resident Assistant
University of California San Diego
01.2014 - 01.2016
Double Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political ScienceCommunications
University of California, San Diego