Prior to joining The Afriat Consulting Group, Aaron served as the Legislative Affairs Manager for the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA), one of the premier business and political advocacy organizations in Southern California. In this post he was VICA’s key policy analyst and lobbyist, responsible for political advocacy that fostered a stronger business environment in the region.

At VICA, Aaron worked to expand the organization’s influence and reputation by cultivating strong personal and professional relationships with lawmakers and their staff, interacting with them on a regular basis.  Additionally, he frequently testified before the Los Angeles City Council, Council Committees, the City Planning Commission, and other public boards and agencies. In the fall of 2008, Aaron was invited to present expert testimony to the full Los Angeles City Council on impact of city’s economic crisis for the business community. He was the primary author of several widely-cited reports including the “VICA 50” (March 2008) and the “VICA 12 Solutions for a Better California” (May 2009).

Before VICA, Aaron worked as an accounts and branch manager for a healthcare staffing firm based in Los Angeles. He also has experience in the legal field and in the political arena in several additional capacities. Aaron was the national street team tours coordinator for Rock the Vote, and interned in the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations under Vice President (then Senator) Joseph Biden.

A native of Los Angeles, Aaron completed his bachelor’s degree in political science at Hamilton College. Aaron participated in study abroad programs at Oxford University and in Washington, D.C.

Aaron Green can be reached directly at 818.450.2779 or via email at aaron@afriat.com.