Kathy Garcia

Vice President, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy at CPS Energy

Role
Vice President, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy at Cps Energy
Location
Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kathy Garcia

An executive with over 20 years of experience, Kathy Garcia has a demonstrated history of leading successful advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels. She is skilled at navigating complex policy arenas and providing strategic advice on political, legislative and regulatory processes. Kathy has extensive knowledge in developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies, as well as coordinating these activities with community stakeholders, industry trade associations, and other public and private sector entities. Kathy is experienced in developing outreach and communication strategies. She is also highly effective at leading teams, maintaining a focus on employee engagement and leadership development. Kathy holds leadership positions within state and federal trade associations, chambers of commerce, and serves on boards of various organizations. Kathy is a graduate of Rice University’s Accelerated Development Program, the Buckley School of Public Speaking, and has a B.A. in Government and Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Experience

  1. Vice President, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy

    Cps Energy

    Aug 2016 — Present

    Leads the utility’s governmental advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels. Has oversight of analyzing energy market developments and the utility’s participation in the ERCOT stakeholder process. Maintains positive, effective relationships with policy makers and community stakeholders. Identifies and evaluates policy issues of interest to the utility and develops strategies to address such matters. Monitors and anticipates emerging issues and trends. Highly engaged in state and federal trade associations helping to drive advocacy activities that are aligned with the utility and benefit our customers and our community.

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Bachelor of Arts, Government and Sociology

  • Rice University

    Executive Education, Accelerated Development Program

    2015

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Public Speaking
  • Electricity
  • Strategic Communications
  • Nonprofits
  • Legislative Relations
  • Proposal Writing
  • Legislation
  • Change Management
  • Non-Profits
  • Public Affairs
  • Project Management
  • Energy
  • Policy Analysis
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Speech Writing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Natural Gas
  • Public Policy
  • Public Relations
  • Crisis Communications
  • Governmental Affairs

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