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Office of Councilmember Robert Garcia, First District

Councilmember Robert Garcia

robert@robertgarcia.com

Robert Garcia was elected to the Long Beach City Council on April 7, 2009 to serve the citizens of the First City Council District. Robert is the youngest elected City Councilmember and the first Latino in Long Beach history.

Robert is also the Dean of Student Affairs at Long Beach City College and has taught Communication Studies at both Cal State Long Beach and Long Beach City College as a part-time faculty member.

Robert's passion for education has led him to pursue a Doctorate in Higher Education. He also has a Masters Degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach.

Chief of Staff: Susana Gonzalez

susana.gonzalez@longbeach.gov

Susana Gonzalez has worked for the California State University system for 10 years. Seven years as the Executive Director of the California State Student Association (CSSA), and three years as a student government administrator at California State University, San Marcos.

Susana is also a First District resident and homeowner. She lives in the West Gateway and across the street from Caesar Chavez Park. Susana is actively involved in Long Beach and is the new chair of the Sustainability Commission.

Like Councilmember-Elect Garcia, she is the daughter of immigrant parents and is fluent in Spanish. Susana has a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Marcos.
 

Legislative Director: Daniel Brezenoff

daniel.brezenoff@longbeach.gov

Daniel Brezenoff is a licensed social worker and former case manager at College Hospital in Signal Hill. For two years, he has served as its Clinical Coordinator.

A native of New York City, Brezenoff holds a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina School of Social Work and a Bachelor's degree from the University at Albany, State University of New York, where he earned a certification to teach secondary social studies. From 1999 to 2001, Brezenoff served as a member of the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, subcommittee on domestic violence, and a member of the governing board of WXYC radio in Chapel Hill.

Daniel has also been active in progressive politics and his essays on social and political issues have been published in the Press-Telegram and the Los Angeles Times. Daniel and his wife and son all live in Long Beach.
 

District Manager: Cory Allen

cory.allen@longbeach.gov

Cory Allen is five year resident of Long Beach and is a former staff member to Councilmember Tonia Reyes-Uranga. Cory assisted the council office with numerous duties, including serving as a liaison to the LGBT community.

Cory is also a former Guest Service Team Leader for Target in Long Beach where he led a team of 80 people over 5 different departments.

Cory is an active volunteer with the Gay & Lesbian Center in Long Beach and served as the Campaign Manager for the Robert Garcia for City Council campaign.