Ignacio Barragan

Ignacio Barragan, J.D., currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Community Science Communications and as Press Secretary for the California State Assembly, both roles beginning in June 2025. Barragan also holds the position of President at SideDoor Strategies since March 2019. Previously, leadership roles included Vice President of Public Relations & Public Affairs at KAOH Media, Assistant Executive Director at California State PTA, Senior Director of Public Affairs at Five Corners Strategies, and Deputy Press Secretary at the California State Assembly. Barragan began professional experience as a Field Director at Five Corners Strategies and was recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Graduate in Environmental Law from Whittier Law School. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor in Environmental Law & Legal Writing from Whittier Law School and a BA in Communications & History from the University of California, Davis.