Samuel Garrison is the Vice President of Public Policy for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. He oversees issue development for the Chamber and advises the CEO and board of directors on setting the organization’s public policy priorities. Prior to joining the Chamber in September 2005, he worked on Capitol Hill as a personal aide to Senator Dianne Feinstein and later as Senior Legislative Aide to Congressman Adam B. Schiff (D-Pasadena). From 2004 to 2005, he served as Communications Deputy and Press Secretary to a member of the Los Angeles City Council. Sam is a graduate of the University of Southern California, and Loyola Law School. He is an active member of the State Bar of California.