Janelle Hartley
External Engagement & Community Engagement Expert | Championing Transportation Electrification, Environmental, and Clean Energy Initiatives
- Role
- Municipal Engagement Partner at Verizon
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Janelle Hartley
Janelle Hartley is a dedicated advocate for bridging environmental and health equity, and she brings a wealth of experience as the Founder and CEO of EnviroGage. EnviroGage is a boutique Afro-Latina women-owned agency dedicated to collaborating with organizations in strengthening relationships with the communities they serve to achieve common goals and empower sustainable change. Her commitment to community empowerment and sustainable change extends beyond her role at EnviroGage. Janelle serves on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Access Foundation, a nonprofit organization that connects Latinos to workforce opportunities, promotes environmental stewardship, and develops community leaders through advocacy and civic engagement. In this capacity, she actively contributes to the foundation\'s mission of fostering equity and access for the Latino community. As a Municipal Engagement Partner for Verizon, Global Network & Technology, Janelle acts as a liaison between the company and the community. She collaborates with municipalities on the deployment of Verizon\'s network infrastructure and represents the company at local planning commissions and city council meetings. Her work in this role allows her to bridge the gap between technology, communities, and sustainable development. Previously, Janelle served as an advisor for Southern California Edison, where she worked on critical company initiatives through advocacy and engagement strategies. She collaborated with community-based organizations, environmental groups, local government, and special interest groups to address key issues. Her focus included transportation electrification, wildfire mitigation, clean energy, and climate adaptation initiatives, particularly in environmentally impacted communities. Janelle has also contributed to health equity initiatives targeting underserved communities. She has developed community programs that address the specific health needs of diverse populations and has supported nonprofit organizations through charitable contributions. Janelle holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California State University Dominguez Hills. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in community engagement and environmental advocacy, positions her as a knowledgeable and effective leader in driving positive change. Through her multifaceted roles and experiences, Janelle Hartley continues to be a trailblazer in the pursuit of equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
Experience
Municipal Engagement Partner
May 2021 — Present · Irvine, CA, US
Education
Coro Southern CA
2019 Women In Leadership Cohort, Women In Leadership
2019 — 2019
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Master of Public Administration - MPA
2020 — 2022
University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
Certificate, Strategic Leadership
2017 — 2017
California State University-Dominguez Hills
BA, Public Relations
2003 — 2005
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