Dear BizFed Leaders,
Our BizFed Leadership Roundtable with Assemblymember Matt Dababneh, Chairman, Committee on Banking and Finance is now confirmed for Monday, July 27.
As a reminder, these leadership roundtables are exclusive opportunities for BizFed leaders to directly engage in working meetings with senior policy makers. Due to space limitations at his district office, seating is limited to 15 people to ensure productive dialogue. Please reply to david.englin@bizfed.org.
WHAT: BizFed Leadership Roundtable with Assemblymember Matt Dababneh, Chairman, Committee on Banking and Finance
WHEN: Monday, July 27, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
HOSTS: Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Elizabeth Shapiro, elizabeth.shapiro@bizfed.org
Assemblymember Matt Dababneh, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Brad Sherman, was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2013. He represents the 45th Assembly District communities of Bell Canyon, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Hidden Hills, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills.A fourth-generation Valley resident, Dababneh was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science and History.
Upon graduating from UCLA, Dababneh worked on John Kerry’s presidential campaign, where he was inspired to pursue a career in public service. For eight years, he served as the District Chief of Staff and Senior Aide to Congressman Brad Sherman where he assisted thousands of Valley residents and businesses with federal and local concerns. Dababneh worked with seniors needing help with their Medicare and Social Security benefits, homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure on a family home, and businesses trying to resolve disputes with the IRS.Since being elected to the State Assembly, Dababneh has focused on bringing jobs to the Valley, making it easier for families to purchase a home, improving access to healthcare and expanding educational opportunities for college age students.
In 2014 Dababneh was appointed as an Assistant Majority Whip and in January of 2015 he began serving at the Chairman of the Banking and Finance Committee. As Chairman he plans to focus on increasing access to capital in underserved communities, financial literacy in younger generations, increasing consumer protections and combating predatory lending. Dababneh also serves on the Revenue and Taxation, Insurance and Privacy and Consumer Protection Committees.Dababneh is also an active community volunteer and has served on the board of several local non-profit organizations, including the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, the Valley Cultural Center, Phoenix House Juvenile Drug Rehabilitation Academy and the House of Hope. Dababneh’s volunteer work inspires him to help the struggling gain financial independence and improve their quality of life.
This is an important opportunity to directly engage a key legislative leader on banking and finance issues!