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      <image:caption>Drink Beer. Talk Politics. Drink Beer. Like our forefathers, pint in hand and ideas flowing, we gather to pursue a more perfect union—one conversation at a time. For centuries, pubs have been the heart of political discourse. From 11th-century taverns to the Sons of Liberty plotting revolution, progress has always started with good company and a shared drink. Beer &amp; Politics was a fun and fan favorite —neighbors sharing pints, perspectives, and the belief that democracy works best when we actually talk to each other.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This role for the Southern California Region, began as a CRM project and quickly expanded into leading marketing, outreach, and community engagement. Through integrated strategies and partner outreach, achieved 120% increase in small business owner recruitment, built strong referral partnerships, and energized alumni through programs like “Leadership Lunches” and an Ambassador network that turned success stories into shared promotion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Helping Future Leaders Turn Ideas into Impact. Engaged several times with Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business E2B Program, I’ve partnered with MBA teams to tackle real-world business challenges — from technology solutions to marketing strategy and operational design. The E2B Program connects graduate students with industry leaders in an eleven- to fourteen-week sprint, transforming academic insight into actionable strategy. My role: bring live business cases, guide discovery, and mentor teams as they research, analyze, and deliver strategic recommendations. Pepperdine’s E2B experience demonstrates how collaboration, mentorship, and applied learning fuel innovation and leadership development.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Empowered Banking team was a strategic and hands-on leadership group focused on strengthening organizations and the communities they serve. We helped banks and mission-driven institutions with planning, team development, product and program design, and community-focused campaigns. Our work included launching a federally recognized homeownership program during the housing crisis, guiding multiple new community banks from concept to launch, collaborating with federal regulators on innovative lending initiatives, and co-authoring a practical blueprint for building successful community banks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>‘Today, Not Tomorrow,’ George Graziadio, Chairman, Co-Founder, Imperial Bank - the Innovative Business Bank, acquired by Comerica (1998) I count my experience with Imperial Bank, and its countless professionals, as uniquely special. I am grateful for the wisdom, relationships, and tools I continue to carry into my work - every day. Early in my career, I had a ridiculous amount of access to an abundance of intelligent, driven, and entrepreneurial minded professionals. Imperial Bank was really an entrepreneurial business incubator, disguised as a bank.</image:caption>
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