Colin Parent.
San Diego County Young Democrats’ Political Director Colin Parent has accepted an appointment with the Jerry Brown administration as the Director of External Affairs for the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
As HCD’s Director for External Affairs, Colin will lead efforts to market the Department’s programs, serve as a liaison to external stakeholders and government entities, and direct the Department’s media relations.
The position is based in Sacramento, and Parent will commute to Sacramento during the work week. Parent began at HCD on July 5.
Parent will maintain his volunteer position on the board of the Young Democrats, and continue to advise the organization on endorsements, fundraising, and campaign activities.
