Jennifer Svec

Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy @California Association Of Realtors

Sacramento County, CA, US

Vice President with strengths in identifying, analyzing, researching and developing policies important to members and their clients, while managing a team of 16 focused on achieving the policy priorities identified by C.A.R.\'s Board of Directors and Leadership Team. Extensive knowledge of the legislative process and trade association operations. Proven self-starter who continues to establish, cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e, elected and appointed state policy makers, REALTORS®, local association staff, etc.). Partners with diverse non-traditional groups to form powerful coalitions to achieve the association policy goals and objectives. Presents complex policy analysis in understandable terms to internal (i.e. Association Leadership, Board of Directors – 800+ members, Policy Committees – 60-160 members, SPF, Department Vice Presidents, etc.) and external key decision makers, including 80 Assemblymembers, 40 state Senators and over 20 regulatory agency, board and commission members and staff. Maintains strong skills necessary to frame the associations policy priorities. Drafts and manages association sponsored legislation, while identifying and lobbying legislative and regulatory proposals requiring action (i.e, support, oppose, amend, etc.). Skilled at resolving and responding to high pressure complex situations necessitating immediate action, as well as mentoring and managing staff to achieve associations defined objectives.

California State University-Sacramento

BA, Government

National Association of REALTORS

REALTOR association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, Real Estate Management

National University

Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership