San Diego leaders in D.C. advocating for our region. April 2025.
ECS recently returned from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Mission to Washington, D.C., where CEO Elizabeth Fitzsimons and Director of Communications & Advocacy Adrienne Wilkerson engaged with local, state, and federal legislators to advocate for policies that uplift children, families, and communities across the San Diego region.
During the trip, they spoke with Representatives John Garamendi and Sara Jacobs, highlighting the importance of maintaining federal funding for Head Start and expanding support for early education programs.
ECS puts advocacy into action, interacting with San Diego and government leaders to garner support for our programs. April 2025.
They also participated in healthcare meetings with the offices of Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff and Representative Juan Vargas to emphasize the need for continued access to Medicaid for essential health services.
Elizabeth Fitzsimons (left) and Adrienne Wilkerson (right) build connections in D.C. April 2025.
ECS continues to champion solutions that strengthen its staff, support clients, and build a more equitable San Diego—on Capitol Hill and at home.
Learn more about ECS’ advocacy efforts: ecscalifornia.org/advocacy.