Alia Al-Sharif is a communications and creative messaging whiz who leads complex, multi-stakeholder campaigns and initiatives throughout the Bay Area. She consistently thinks outside of the box and utilizes field best practices – while applying a flair all her own – to excel at meeting her clients’ most challenging endeavors. Alia has worked on numerous political campaigns and brings ten years of coalition building experience to Civic Edge. She studied Public Affairs and Practical Politics as a graduate student at the University of San Francisco where she had the privilege of being taught by some of the country’s most well-respected politicos. In her spare time, Alia enjoys blazing the Bay Area’s trails by bike, and is actively involved in a handful of local organizations that promote access, equity and thriving communities for all.