Our Services

How We Can Help

From incarceration to transformation, Mendoza Strategies provides the expertise, relationships, and lived perspective to help you turn your policy goals into reality.

Michael Mendoza testifying at the California State Assembly on AB 505

Legislative Testimony

Michael Mendoza in a stakeholder strategy meeting with colleagues

Stakeholder Engagement

Michael Mendoza speaking at a public event

Public Speaking

Advocacy Training

We help people understand how laws are passed, how to tell your story in a healthy way, and how to meet with legislators about the issues you care about. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your skills, we provide hands-on training that empowers you to make your voice heard.

Understanding the legislative process
Healthy storytelling techniques
Meeting with legislators
Issue-based advocacy strategy

Policy Analysis & Research

We provide rigorous, evidence-based analysis to help you understand the policy landscape and make informed decisions. Our research combines quantitative data with qualitative insights drawn from real-world experience.

Legislative impact assessments
Policy landscape mapping
Evidence-based recommendations
Regulatory analysis

Legislative Advocacy & Lobbying

Strategic advocacy rooted in credibility and authentic relationships. We help you advance your legislative priorities by connecting your mission with the right decision-makers at every level of government.

Bill drafting and analysis
Legislative testimony preparation
Lawmaker engagement strategy
Hearing representation

Strategic Consulting

Expert guidance for navigating California's complex policy environment. We develop actionable strategies that align your organizational goals with political realities.

Political strategy development
Organizational positioning
Risk assessment and mitigation
Campaign planning

Government Relations

Building and sustaining productive relationships with government officials, agencies, and staff. We open doors and keep them open through trust, consistency, and results.

Agency liaison services
Regulatory navigation
Government partnership development
Public affairs strategy

Coalition Building

Bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared policy objectives. We identify allies, bridge differences, and build the coalitions needed to drive systemic change.

Stakeholder identification and mapping
Alliance development
Multi-sector partnership facilitation
Shared advocacy frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement

Amplifying community voices in the policy process. We design and implement engagement strategies that ensure the people most affected by policy have a seat at the table.

Community listening sessions
Public comment strategy
Town hall facilitation
Narrative and messaging development

Ready to Get Started?

Every policy challenge is unique. Let's discuss your goals and build a strategy tailored to your needs.

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