Ana Guerrero

Ana Guerrero is an organizational strategist with over 30 years of experience in running organizations, leading campaigns, building coalitions, and developing public policy.1 She served as Chief of Staff to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti from 2013 to 2021.1 Currently, she works as a strategic advisor in the mayor's office, earning more than $248,000 annually.2

Guerrero's career highlights include:

• Managing the mayor's office annual budget of $50 million and a staff of over 250 employees1
• Implementing Mayor Garcetti's policy agenda, including raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and securing the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games1
• Leading the Mayor's pandemic response and overseeing labor negotiations with large public agencies1

She began her career as a community organizer in 1990, working on affordable housing and immigrant rights issues.1 Guerrero is an immigrant from Mexico and the daughter of farmworkers.1 She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Antioch College and received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the University of La Verne in 2021.1

In June 2021, Guerrero was placed on administrative leave due to controversial social media posts.4 She returned to City Hall in November 2021 as a strategic advisor.2 Recently, Guerrero has been involved in efforts to strengthen ties between Los Angeles and India3 and to address the Latino wealth gap in LA.5