Office: Los Angeles

Ed Rendon is a Principal in Capitol Advocacy’s Southern California office, bringing more than 25 years of experience in government relations, labor advocacy, and public affairs. He has represented a diverse range of public and private sector clients, including organizations in education, transportation, technology, healthcare, retail, consumer products, and consulting, with deep expertise navigating legislative, regulatory, and political matters in Sacramento and Los Angeles.

Prior to joining Capitol Advocacy, Ed spent 16 years in leadership roles with the Teamsters Union, where he oversaw political operations for Teamsters Joint Council 42, representing 150,000 members across the western United States. He managed political engagement programs, legislative advocacy efforts, and campaign expenditures exceeding $1.5 million per election cycle, helping elect dozens of local, state, and federal leaders. He also brings private-sector experience, working collaboratively with corporate stakeholders on labor, workforce, and policy initiatives, which gives him a unique ability to bridge the relationships between business and labor communities.

In 2010, Ed founded the San Gabriel Valley Civic Alliance, a regional business advocacy organization focused on multi-sector collaboration and public policy innovation. Throughout his career, he has served on numerous workforce, education, labor, and business advisory boards and commissions. Ed holds degrees from Loyola Marymount University and Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Counseling.

Jamarah Hayner, principal at Capitol Advocacy’s Los Angeles office, brings twenty years of experience in political strategy, strategic communications, community engagement, and public affairs. She advises clients on navigating complex political and regulatory environments while building strong relationships with elected officials, community leaders, businesses, and other key stakeholders throughout Southern California.

Throughout her career, Jamarah has worked on the campaigns and in the administrations of some of the nation’s most prominent elected officials, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, California Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. She has also worked closely with several offices on the Los Angeles City Council and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, giving her a deep understanding of state and local government, regional political dynamics, and the decision-making processes that shape public policy in Los Angeles and across California.

Jamarah has led community engagement, stakeholder outreach, and inclusivity efforts for more than $13 billion in major infrastructure projects. Her work has focused on ensuring that communities, businesses, labor organizations, and historically underrepresented stakeholders have meaningful opportunities to participate in projects that affect their neighborhoods and economic futures. She has also advised California businesses, hospitals, affordable housing organizations, and economic empowerment initiatives on communications, coalition building, public engagement, and government relations strategies.

At Capitol Advocacy, Jamarah helps lead the firm’s Southern California presence and supports clients seeking to build effective partnerships with local governments, regional agencies, community organizations, and business leaders. Her extensive political experience, strategic communications expertise, and commitment to inclusive engagement allow her to develop thoughtful strategies that advance client priorities while strengthening trust among diverse stakeholders.