Peter Fenolio

Peter Fenolio has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Most recently, they worked as the Director of Industry Engagement at the California Restaurant Association starting in 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Political Engagement at Californians for Fair Pay and Accountability from April 2022 to November 2022.

From January 2021 to January 2022, Peter worked as the Government Affairs Manager at the Contractors Association Of Truckee Tahoe, where they directed political and legislative advocacy for a 400-member association representing the construction industry.

Earlier in their career, Peter held positions such as General Partner at Alder Investors I, LLC from April 2017 to December 2019, and as a Policy Aide at The Infrastructure Collaborative, PBC from July 2017 to January 2019, where they researched policy areas related to mass transit, land use, housing, and public-private partnerships.

Peter also has experience in government roles, having served as a Council Aide at the City of Sacramento from May 2013 to March 2017, where they developed and advanced policy, managed district communications, and led priority district projects. Peter worked as a Regional Campaign Director at Burnside and Associates in February 2013, managing a highly motivated team and building grassroots support for a statewide election.

Additionally, Peter has campaign experience, having served as a Campaign Manager for Gary Davis for Mayor from July 2012 to November 2012, where they trained and mobilized volunteers, executed messaging campaigns, and managed press and social media communications. Peter also worked as an Intern at Capitol Campaigns from September 2011 to June 2012, planning fundraisers, drafting press releases, and managing voter and donor tracking databases.

Peter's earliest experience includes an internship in the California State Senate from September 2010 to June 2011, where they performed legislative research, held meetings with advocacy groups, and assisted with general office administration.

Overall, Peter Fenolio's work experience demonstrates a strong background in government affairs, political engagement, policy research, campaign management, and grassroots mobilization.

Peter Fenolio attended the University of California, Davis from 2008 to 2012. During this time, they pursued two Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees: one in Political Science with a focus on Public Service, and the other in Communication.