Our Services

VPA offers a broad set of public affairs services, from public outreach and strategic communications to government relations and project delivery support, helping public agencies engage communities, move policy forward, and successfully deliver complex projects through completion.

Public Outreach

VPA designs and implements organic public outreach strategies that inform, engage, and build trust with communities. Our team specializes in reaching diverse and hard-to-reach populations through proven grassroots methods. By combining clear, culturally informed communication with strong stakeholder coordination and meaningful engagement, VPA supports informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.

Communications & Media Strategy

VPA delivers strategic and crisis communications that help organizations navigate complex issues, shape public narratives, and communicate clearly during critical moments. Our services include message development, media relations, issues management, campaign planning, digital engagement, and social media management—ensuring consistent, credible communication across platforms.

With strong relationships across local, regional, and emerging digital media outlets, VPA helps clients stay prepared, protected, and well-positioned in fast-moving media environments.

Staff Augmentation/Construction Management Services

We provide staff augmentation and construction management support that strengthens project teams and keeps complex projects moving forward. Our experienced professionals integrate seamlessly to support coordination, oversight, scheduling, and compliance from pre-construction through closeout. We bring specialized expertise in project labor agreement compliance, small business outreach, local hire compliance, capital construction communications, and large-scale facilitation.

Government Relations & Policy Support

VPA provides comprehensive policy and government relations support to help organizations navigate local and state processes and advance their priorities. From legislative monitoring and bill analysis to policy development, advocacy, and briefing materials, we deliver strategic guidance at every stage.

With decades of experience and deep relationships across Sacramento, Los Angeles County, and cities throughout California, VPA bridges the gap between the private sector and government. We help clients align their goals with decision-makers, navigate complex regulatory environments, and turn strategy into action.

Event Planning & Coordination

VPA brings extensive experience producing large-scale events, including groundbreakings, topping-off, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for public and private clients. Our team has coordinated events for elected officials, government agencies, schools, large organizations, and community partners. We specialize in inclusive event production, from small gatherings to large galas, delivering seamless planning and execution that elevates project milestones and engages diverse audiences.

Vermont Transit Corridor

  • Metro’s plan includes better transit, faster travel times, and more reliable service along Vermont Avenue. This project between Hollywood Boulevard and 120th Street would also enhance connections to the Metro B, C, D, and E Lines, including improved access to opportunities. The Vermont corridor is home to a high concentration of low-income households, contributing to high ridership.

     The Vermont Transit Corridor project will open between late 2028 and 2030. It is funded by Measure M, which includes a provision for a potential future conversion to rail based on ridership demand.

  • The VPA team led a community-based outreach effort prioritizing hard-to-reach populations and close collaboration with community-based and community development organizations. Crafted a hyper-localized public participation plan to engage Latinx, Thai, Armenian, Korean, and Bangladeshi communities throughout the corridor to educate the residents about their future transit options through art workshops, food pop-ups, bus stop intercepts, and faith-based touchpoints. As a result of the award-winning engagement efforts, the project moved forward to the implementation phase, which will be carried out in close collaboration with Metro’s 41 project partners.

Case Studies

Lynwood Unified School District

  • Postmates created Serve, an autonomous delivery robot specifically designed to traverse sidewalks and provide efficient and secure deliveries within a limited radius. Serve is equipped with an array of sensors and cameras to detect and navigate around obstacles, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of its delivery operations. Serve seeks to improve the overall delivery experience, decrease delivery durations, and investigate environmentally friendly and economically viable delivery alternatives. However, it's important to note that the availability and deployment of Serve rely on the regulations and specific location guidelines governing the use of autonomous delivery devices in different areas. Serve aimed to be included in a pilot program conducted in West Hollywood, allowing them to assess its viability and gather valuable insights for potential future implementations.

  • The VPA team played a vital role in supporting Serve’s automated robot delivery pilot program by leading government relations and public outreach efforts. Our team developed stakeholder databases, coordinated meetings with elected officials, city staff, and community leaders. Our team also conducted targeted educational campaigns to build community consensus and support for the program. In addition to these efforts, VPA also assisted with event planning and organization. Our team successfully organized an LGBTQ+ community event in West Hollywood to further engage local residents and demonstrate the commitment to inclusivity and innovation. Through these efforts, VPA helped lay the groundwork for the pilot program’s successful implementation.

Serve Robotics

  • Lynwood Unified School District serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing safe, modern, and equitable learning environments across its campuses. The District regularly engages with federal, state, and local government agencies to advance education policy priorities, secure critical funding, and address complex infrastructure and operational challenges. This project centered on coordinated engagement with government officials and agencies to support policy development, legislative coordination, and informed decision-making.

  • VPA supported Lynwood Unified School District by coordinating high-level engagement with federal, state, and local government officials and agencies. The project focused on strengthening the District’s government relations and legislative strategy through comprehensive policy support, background research, and strategic guidance. As part of this effort, VPA assisted the District in navigating complex legislative processes and communicating key priorities to decision-makers. This work contributed to Lynwood Unified School District securing $250 million in financial support from state legislators to restore the fallen Lynwood High School Imperial Campus. Through proactive coordination, policy direction, and legislative support, VPA helped position the District to successfully advocate for critical funding and advance long-term infrastructure and educational goals on behalf of students and the community.