California Policy Manager
Drug Policy Alliance
About this role
The California Policy Manager at Drug Policy Alliance works with the State Director to develop strategies and campaigns aimed at reforming drug policies in California. The role involves legislative advocacy, coalition building, public education, and representing DPA in media and community events. The position is focused on advancing health-centered, equity-driven drug policies through activism and policy change.
Skills
About Drug Policy Alliance
drugpolicy.orgDrug Policy Alliance (DPA) is a national nonprofit that advances drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights. It seeks to end the war on drugs through advocacy, research, public education, and community organizing, with a strong focus on harm reduction, decriminalization, racial justice, and alternatives to incarceration. DPA works at local, state, and federal levels on issues such as marijuana legalization, overdose prevention, access to treatment, and equitable policing, while supporting policy development, litigation, and partnerships with impacted communities and service providers.
About Drug Policy Alliance
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
Unlock Company Insights
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for Drug Policy Alliance.
Salary
$80k – $88k
per year