The son of Henry Waxman. Michael started Waxman Strategies with a com- mitment to exclusively advance public interest change and focus on issue areas where global progress is needed the most. This includes ensuring health equity, fostering bold innovation and securing a sustainable future. Michael's communications work has been recognized with the Silver Anvil and Thoth Awards by the Public Relations Society of America and the Nonprofit PR Award from PR News. Beyond successfully placing clients in the media, Michael has been featured on CNBC, C-SPAN and Fox Business News and referenced in outlets such as the Associated Press, Bloomberg, the New York Times and National Journal. Michael currentlyserves on theboardof trustees of theLeukemia &Lymphoma Societv's National Chapter. A highlight of Michael's career includes having been elected twice t o serve on the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees. As a board member, he provided guidance in the management of the districts $6 billion bond-financed building program - one of the nation's largest green ocn- struction efforts at the time. With a deep appreciation for what can be accomplished through the legislative process, he focuses on helping shape responsible public -ipol cies, advancing worthy causes and building movements with impact for a range o f clients and funders.