Mrs. Evelyn Pineda is the Founder and President of California Advocacy LLC which is one of a few minority women owned lobbying firms in California. Mrs. Pineda works on healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, housing, local government, disability and energy policy. Mrs. Pineda established a firm with a purpose of balance helping businesses and organizations thrive while also providing support to community organizations. Mrs. Pineda has worked on budget items that have resulted in billions of investments that have benefited our clients. Prior to founding California Advocacy, Mrs. Pineda worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services where she ensured that children were protected and reunited with their loved ones when safe. She had to ensure that kids that were around troubled environments were placed in safe environments. Mrs. Pineda received her B.A. from Cal Poly Pomona. She is also a graduate from the University of California (USC), receiving a Master of Science, Gerontology degree. Mrs. Pineda is a cancer survivor and is a big supporter of healthy living.