Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen is the Chief Strategy Officer for Central City Association (CCA) and brings over 16 years of experience in local, state, and federal government to the organization. Nguyen works closely with the CEO to develop and execute CCA’s strategic plan and provides strategic direction for both internal and external operations. Also overseeing the Public Policy Department, Nguyen sets the legislative agenda for CCA and works to advance Downtown’s growth through advocacy, economic development, and business development.
Nguyen previously served as Partner at Veronica Perez & Associates, one of the top public affairs firms in Los Angeles. Her expertise in community engagement, government affairs, land use, and transportation helped clients navigate through a complex political and policy environment in California. Combining her legal background and government experience, Nguyen directed numerous successful advocacy campaigns ranging from statewide ballot initiatives to grassroots local movements.
Prior to joining Veronica Perez & Associates, Nguyen was CCA’s Senior Director of Legislative & Legal Affairs. Nguyen managed the organization’s legislative affairs and worked closely with community stakeholders and elected officials from all levels of government to implement successful government relations/public policy strategies for CCA and its corporate and non-profit members. Through her work at CCA, she helped shape some of the most influential land use policies affecting Downtown Los Angeles and its surrounding communities.
Before joining CCA, Nguyen was the Housing & Economic Development Deputy for Los Angeles City Councilmember Bernard C. Parks. In this position, she led policy discussions on a wide range of issues relating to redevelopment, tax credits, city budget, rent control, living wage, and public works issues.
A member of the California State Bar, Nguyen received her B.A. in Political Science and Business Administration from UCLA, and her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law where she was one of the founding members of the school’s Race and Poverty Law Journal.