Octavio Gonzalez
Policy Analyst at Santa Barbara Foundation
- Role
- Policy Analyst at Santa Barbara Foundation
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Octavio Gonzalez
Octavio is proud to be a part of the Santa Barbara Foundation and is driven by a desire to positively shape the community he has been fortunate to call home. As Policy Analyst, drawing from his academic background and lived experience, Octavio monitors current or impending California legislation as it relates to the Foundation’s work across the county and provides analytical insight to improve the quality and impact of SBF’s advocacy work and programs. Before joining the team at the Foundation, Octavio was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Denver, where he eventually earned an MA in International Security with certification in Homeland Security. Octavio is also a member of the business development team at Frontida Health Records, a start–up global nonprofit specializing in electronic health records in underserved communities. He also has a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California.
Experience
Policy Analyst
Mar 2023 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US
The Santa Barbara Foundation is the largest community foundation in the region and Santa Barbara County’s go-to resource for investment and capacity-building as well as a key convener of people and organizations. The foundation has provided support to nearly every Santa Barbara County nonprofit organization and essential community project in its 90-year history. Connecting those who give, with those in need and all who dream of a better community.
Education
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
High School Diploma
2013 — 2017
University of Denver
Master of Arts - MA, International Security
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations
2018 — 2021
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