Meet Our Team
Eric E. Alvarez | Principal
Natalie Padilla | Account Manager
Natalie Padilla | Account Manager
Eric founded Stratcen Communications in 2021. He brings a decade of experience in Central Valley government relations, public affairs, and political consulting. Eric focuses on building brand and campaign awareness through strategic advocacy and communications for local, regional, and state campaigns, serving both public and private secto
Eric founded Stratcen Communications in 2021. He brings a decade of experience in Central Valley government relations, public affairs, and political consulting. Eric focuses on building brand and campaign awareness through strategic advocacy and communications for local, regional, and state campaigns, serving both public and private sector clients across California. He earned his master’s degree in Political Management from the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.
Natalie Padilla | Account Manager
Natalie Padilla | Account Manager
Natalie Padilla | Account Manager
Natalie Padilla holds a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and is in her final year of law school. She is a certified paralegal with over a decade of experience in the Central Valley legal field. Natalie brings extensive technical expertise, a sharp eye for detail, and fluency in Spanish.
Leo Martinez | Communications Director
Leo Martinez | Communications Director
Leo Martinez | Communications Director
With nearly ten years of experience as a communications leader in the nonprofit sector, Leo has developed advocacy materials, crafted narrative strategies, and produced cutting-edge photography and videography. Leo was raised in East Oakland and later moved to Stockton, CA. He studied Humanities, Communications, Audio Engineering, and Cr
With nearly ten years of experience as a communications leader in the nonprofit sector, Leo has developed advocacy materials, crafted narrative strategies, and produced cutting-edge photography and videography. Leo was raised in East Oakland and later moved to Stockton, CA. He studied Humanities, Communications, Audio Engineering, and Creative Writing at CSU Monterey Bay and San Francisco State University, where he earned his master’s degree.
Hashim Makki | Mak's Vision Media
Leo Martinez | Communications Director
Leo Martinez | Communications Director
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