Richard Blackmon

About Richard Blackmon

I\'m a policy professional and community-rooted strategist with experience across Congress, City Hall, and higher education. Currently, I serve as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives, where I manage a broad portfolio that includes emerging technology/artificial intelligence, civil rights, education, cryptocurrency/digital markets, homeland security, and emergency management.What drives me is building strong relationships and delivering policy outcomes that truly reflect the needs of people on the ground. Whether it\'s preparing for a hearing, collaborating with community advocates, or tracking legislation, I translate ideas into action and strategy into real-world solutions.Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the federal and local levels, represented a Mayor in the community, and served on a college Board of Trustees. My work is rooted in access, opportunity, and the belief that policy should reflect the diverse voices it impacts—values I bring to every space I step into.Let’s connect if you\'re working at the intersection of policy, technology, governance, and community impact.

Experience

1. Legislative Assistant Rep Robert Garcia (Ca-42)

   U.S. House Of Representatives

   Sep 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• Long Beach City College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Political Science and Government

• University of Baltimore

  Policy, Politics, and International Affairs

Skills

• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Culinary Skills
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Marketing
• Sales
• Community Outreach
• Fundraising
• Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Communication
• Cooking
• Strategic Planning
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Hospitality
• Legislative Relations
• Legislative Policy
• People Skills
• People-Oriented
• Youth Development
• Youth Leadership
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship Development