Kayla Allison

Campaign Strategy & Government Affairs | Legal Advocacy & Public Policy

About Me

Based in San Francisco, I am a public policy and campaign professional operating at the intersection of law, legislative strategy, and community mobilization. Currently completing my degree in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies, my background spans extensive hands-on experience within the California state government - including the California Department of Justice and the State Assembly - as well as international comparative analysis of criminal justice systems studied in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Whether directing executive communications, managing high-volume data frameworks, or executing hybrid grassroots strategies for competitive federal campaigns, I focus on translating complex legislative machinery into clear, impactful public outcomes.

Professional Experience

Mary Peltola for US Senate - Anchorage, AK

06/2026 - 11/2026

Coordinated Campaign Deputy Organizer (Hybrid)

Execute hybrid voter mobilization and digital outreach strategies for the statewide Coordinated Campaign, managing remote volunteer networks and field analytics from San Francisco before physical deployment to Alaska.

California State Assembly - San Francisco, CA

03/2026 - 06/2026

District Intern (Office of Assemblymember Catherine Stefani)

  • Directed executive inbox triage and constituent correspondence infrastructure, ensuring rapid-response resolution of time-sensitive inquiries and high-volume casework.
  • Authored comprehensive daily news briefings and media clip portfolios to keep the Assemblymember and senior legislative staff updated on breaking regional policy issues.
  • Managed official digital media channels and communications portfolios, drafting public-facing content to articulate legislative and municipal priorities to residents across San Francisco.

California Department of Justice - San Francisco, CA

06/2025 - 09/2025

Student Intern (Office of Attorney General Rob Bonta)

  • Staffed the California Attorney General at high-stakes stakeholder events, ensuring flawless logistical coordination and professional representation of the Office.
  • Collaborated with senior policy staff to help draft internal executive briefings and event prep memoranda for agency leadership.

California State Assembly - Sacramento, CA

08/2024 - 09/2024

Capitol Intern (Office of Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris)

  • Conducted statutory and legal research to support the drafting, filing, and committee tracking of 30+ pieces of priority legislation.
  • Managed an enterprise database of over 500,000 constituent communications, categorizing regional policy concerns to optimize response efficiency.
  • Represented the Assemblymember in daily briefings with public advocacy groups and responded to over 50 complex policy inquiries weekly.
  • Maintained official legislative web portals using enterprise software to increase public accessibility to district initiatives.

Leadership & Activities

Leadership Cohorts & Law
  • Legislative Scholars Program - Selected Member
  • Undergraduate Law Association - Executive Board Member
  • Women in Law Club - Executive Board Member
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Advocacy & Honors
  • Make-A-Wish Young Professional Advisory Council - Regional Board Volunteer
  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Alliance for Childhood Cancer - Federal Advocate

Resume

Download a comprehensive print-ready copy of my professional history, legal research tracking, and academic honors.

Download Resume (PDF)

Contact

I'd love to connect!

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