In 2010, I began a new chapter in my professional life with the establishment of Kuehl Consulting. In order to use the breadth of experience gained in my fourteen years in the California Legislature, I have begun offering advice and consult to a variety of local government and educational entities. Santa Monica College: I have agreed to serve as the Founding Director of the new and innovative Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute. The Institute will focus on community education, programming to foster "critical thinking for voters" on local government issues, development of theory and practice in local government areas such as land use, transportation, water, social justice and others and, of course, classes and hands-on experience for the students at the college. Please see the separate page for the Institute by activating the "Public Policy Institute" button on the left. City of West Hollywood: In 2010, the City of West Hollywood is celebrating its 25th anniversary and I will help to design, create and participate in a variety of cable television presentations, panels, films and community fora focused on that unique city and its contributions to the state and nation. The first hour-long Legacy show will feature West Hollywood City Councilmembers John Heilman and Abbe Land, along with guests important to the founding of the city talking about renters, seniors, the Russian community, the business commuinity, the gay community and others. The show will feature four guests, in addition to the anchor guests and cameos by many others. The shows will continue throughout the year with emphases on the progressive nature of the City. Williams Institute at UCLA: The Williams Institute is a national institute located at the UCLA Law School and focusing on legal issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. They will be publishing a continuing series of white papers, the first of which will focus on school safety issues related to harassment, violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. I will augment their white paper with a draft of Model Codes which states can adopt or modify to protect their students. Training and Coaching for new women members of the State Assembly: Following the November election, former Assemblymember patty Berg and I will conduct a series of sessions for new women members to help them navigate the choppy waters faced by new members of the Assembly. The trainings will occur over two full days in November, two full days in January, a dinner in February and a dinner in March. Women's PAC: I am serving as one of the steering committee members for a new Women's Political Action Committee focused on supporting women candidates for statewide and state office. I am also offering technical assistance and time to other public entities, as asked, as well as serving as a Fellow at the UCLA School of Public Affairs and the Horizon Institute. If you have any questions about my work or availability, please feel free to use the email link at the left, or email me at kuehlconsult@aol.com. |
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