Bio

 

Susie Feliz brings nearly two decades of federal policy, legislative and advocacy experience supporting causes that advance social and economic change in underserved communities. As the Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Urban League, she leads the National Urban League Washington Bureau’s policy team in the development of public policy priorities and advocacy strategies that advance the National Urban League’s economic empowerment and civil rights agenda. She also works to promote the Urban League’s policy objectives externally through strategic advocacy before Congress and the Administration as well as through targeted education and outreach to business leaders, advocacy organizations and other key stakeholders and partners. Before joining the National Urban League, Susie served in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate for a decade, advising four members of Congress including as a legislative aide to former Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and legislative director to Representatives Joe Baca (CA-43), AL Green (TX-09) and Karen Bass (CA-37). Susie is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and building the next generation of Hispanic leaders and has served with various organizations including the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities and Hispanic Lobbyists Association.