Jeremy B. Mazur

About Jeremy B. Mazur

I am a public policy and governmental relations professional with over two decades of…

Experience

1. Director of Infrastructure & Natural Resources Policy

   Texas 2036

   Sep 2021 — Present · US

   This job involves taking big policy ideas and translating them into effective, meaningful policy change. I lead Texas 2036\'s work in natural resources and infrastructure policy development, which includes water, energy, and disaster resilience. I designed and initiated several major, data-driven policy projects aimed towards improving state stewardship of our water and energy resources. These include modeling the state\'s economic benefits from an energy expansion, evaluating how water markets promote efficient water use, and, among other projects, assessing the financial strategy needed to address Texas\' long-term water infrastructure needs.Translating big policy ideas into real change requires extensive outreach and relationships with state legislators, agencies, and stakeholders. Here, I testify before legislative committees on water and energy matters, draft comments and recommendations on proposed agency rules, and regularly meet with legislative and state leadership offices to discuss my research, data, and policy recommendations. I also work closely with different stakeholders to share ideas, develop proposals and initiatives, and build coalitions oriented towards achieving policy change. Between the the 2023 and 2025 legislative sessions, I engaged on 112 separate pieces of legislation, testified 40 times before House and Senate committees, and helped with the passage of 45 bills.This job involves a substantial amount of media engagement, including on-camera interviews, meetings with reporters, and developing content. I authored op-eds in several major state papers, including the Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, and Austin-American Statesman, on matters of water and energy. My writing portfolio also includes multiple articles for Texas 2036\'s on-line commentary relating to state appropriations, extreme weather trends, water policy, and energy.

Education

• Claremont McKenna College

  BA, Government, Philosophy

  1993 — 1997

• The LBJ School of Public Affairs

  Masters of Public Affairs, Concentrated study in technology, insurance, and housing.

  1997 — 1999

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Coursework in Bargaining & Negotiation Strategies

  2001 — 2001

Skills

• Editorial
• Political Science
• Social Media
• Constituent Services
• Public Policy
• Administrative Law
• Business Networking
• Coalitions
• Water Resources
• Legislative Analysis
• Management
• Legislative Research
• Relationship Building
• Government
• Writing
• Research
• Public Affairs
• Lobbying
• Strategic Communications
• Legal Research
• Legislation
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Political Communication
• International Relations
• State Government
• Strategic Planning
• Report Writing
• Legislative Policy
• Business Correspondence
• Political Strategy
• Legislative Tracking
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Appropriations
• Newsletters
• Policy
• Strategic Thinking
• External Relations
• Office Management