Eric Panzer

Eric Panzer is an experienced professional in public policy, planning, and communications, currently serving as Chief of Staff for Berkeley City Councilmember Mark Humbert since September 2021. Prior roles include Legislative Assistant to Vice Mayor Lori Droste, Owner of Eric Panzer Consulting, and Associate Planner at PlaceWorks. Eric has also worked as Communications Director for both California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and California State Senator Nancy Skinner, managing significant press inquiries and releases. His leadership experience includes serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for Livable Berkeley, and Eric has contributed to various political campaigns as a treasurer, consultant, and designer. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley.