Jorge B. Tapia

Jorge B. Tapia, MPA, is an accomplished professional in legislative affairs and policy, currently serving as Associate Director at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority since January 2021. Tapia has successfully managed teams focused on legislative initiatives, leading efforts to secure significant funding from the City of Los Angeles and facilitating strategic planning sessions to set legislative priorities. With prior experience as a Manager at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and positions at Fred Hutch and Group Health Cooperative, Tapia has a strong background in institutional giving, grants management, and community engagement. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing from Seattle University.