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Stakeholder Engagement Bureau

The Stakeholder Engagement Bureau, overseen by Deputy Executive Director David Libatique, includes Community Relations, Graphics Services, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, Media Relations and Strategic Communications, and Trade Development.

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

Avin P. Sharma

Senior Director, Workforce and Government Affairs

Artie Mandel

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Phillip Sanfield

Communications Director

Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero

Director of Trade Development

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

The Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement oversees Community Relations, Graphics Services, Media Relations and Strategic Communications, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, and Trade Development.
 
Administrative Support: Claudia Rodriguez, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3905
 

Libatique's bio

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Avin P. Sharma

Senior Director, Workforce and Government Affairs

Labor Relations and Government Affairs engages and maintains positive relationships with labor unions and governmental entities at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, while leading the Port's workforce development efforts.
 
Administrative Support: Vanessa Brown, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3244
 

Sharma's Bio

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Artie Mandel

Director of Strategic Initiatives

The Director of Strategic Initiatives plans and executes the Port’s priority federal, state and local advocacy initiatives, focusing on sustainability and climate change, infrastructure investments, supply chain resilience, and international trade.
 

Mandel's Bio

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Phillip Sanfield

Communications Director

Media Relations and Strategic Communications focuses on both traditional and digital media, providing media support, coordinating interviews, editorial submissions, tours, press conferences, and producing videos and photography.
 

Sanfield's Bio

X

Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero

Director of Trade Development

Trade Development Division's mission is to connect U.S. businesses throughout America with overseas trade opportunities through the Port's Trade Connect Program.
 

Caraballo DiRuggiero's Bio

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Cecilia Moreno

Director of Community Relations

Cecilia Moreno

Director of Community Relations

Community Relations manages events, community grants, memberships and sponsorships, and outreach programs to engage community members, students, civic groups, business groups, and other stakeholders throughout Southern California.
 

Moreno's Bio

X

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

Avin P. Sharma

Senior Director, Workforce and Government Affairs

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

The Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement oversees Community Relations, Graphics Services, Media Relations and Strategic Communications, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, and Trade Development.
 
Administrative Support: Claudia Rodriguez, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3905
 

Libatique's bio

X

Avin P. Sharma

Senior Director, Workforce and Government Affairs

Labor Relations and Government Affairs engages and maintains positive relationships with labor unions and governmental entities at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, while leading the Port's workforce development efforts.
 
Administrative Support: Vanessa Brown, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3244
 

Sharma's Bio

X

Artie Mandel

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Phillip Sanfield

Communications Director

Artie Mandel

Director of Strategic Initiatives

The Director of Strategic Initiatives plans and executes the Port’s priority federal, state and local advocacy initiatives, focusing on sustainability and climate change, infrastructure investments, supply chain resilience, and international trade.
 

Mandel's Bio

X

Phillip Sanfield

Communications Director

Media Relations and Strategic Communications focuses on both traditional and digital media, providing media support, coordinating interviews, editorial submissions, tours, press conferences, and producing videos and photography.
 

Sanfield's Bio

X

Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero

Director of Trade Development

Cecilia Moreno

Director of Community Relations

Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero

Director of Trade Development

Trade Development Division's mission is to connect U.S. businesses throughout America with overseas trade opportunities through the Port's Trade Connect Program.
 

Caraballo DiRuggiero's Bio

X

Cecilia Moreno

Director of Community Relations

Community Relations manages events, community grants, memberships and sponsorships, and outreach programs to engage community members, students, civic groups, business groups, and other stakeholders throughout Southern California.
 

Moreno's Bio

X

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

The Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement oversees Community Relations, Graphics Services, Media Relations and Strategic Communications, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, and Trade Development.
 
Administrative Support: Claudia Rodriguez, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3905
 

Libatique's bio

X

Avin P. Sharma

Senior Director, Workforce and Government Affairs

Avin P. Sharma

Senior Director, Workforce and Government Affairs

Labor Relations and Government Affairs engages and maintains positive relationships with labor unions and governmental entities at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, while leading the Port's workforce development efforts.
 
Administrative Support: Vanessa Brown, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3244
 

Sharma's Bio

X

Artie Mandel

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Artie Mandel

Director of Strategic Initiatives

The Director of Strategic Initiatives plans and executes the Port’s priority federal, state and local advocacy initiatives, focusing on sustainability and climate change, infrastructure investments, supply chain resilience, and international trade.
 

Mandel's Bio

X

Phillip Sanfield

Communications Director

Phillip Sanfield

Communications Director

Media Relations and Strategic Communications focuses on both traditional and digital media, providing media support, coordinating interviews, editorial submissions, tours, press conferences, and producing videos and photography.
 

Sanfield's Bio

X

Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero

Director of Trade Development

Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero

Director of Trade Development

Trade Development Division's mission is to connect U.S. businesses throughout America with overseas trade opportunities through the Port's Trade Connect Program.
 

Caraballo DiRuggiero's Bio

X

Cecilia Moreno

Director of Community Relations

Cecilia Moreno

Director of Community Relations

Community Relations manages events, community grants, memberships and sponsorships, and outreach programs to engage community members, students, civic groups, business groups, and other stakeholders throughout Southern California.
 

Moreno's Bio

X