Patricia Carbajal

Manager, Government Relations

Patricia Carbajal joined the County in December 1998. Patricia oversees the Government Relations (GR) section, within the Chief Executive Office (CEO), which serves as Los Angeles County’s central liaison to elected officials, legislative staff and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels. Patricia helps develop, implement, and manage strategies for strengthening the County’s engagement with government and community partners.

Before joining the CEO in 2012, Patricia spent almost 15 years at the County’s Department of Public Social Services and the Department of Mental Health managing policy, operational, and administrative programs. Prior to her County service, Patricia worked several years in marketing and market research. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in English, with concentrations in Business Administration and Rhetoric & Composition from California State University, Dominguez Hills. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and enjoying the visual and literary arts.

Email:PCarbajal@ceo.lacounty.gov

Phone:(213) 974-1327

Bianca Román Villanueva

State and Federal Liaison, Government Relations

Bianca Roman Villanueva joined the County in November 2021. As a Principal Analyst, Bianca serves as a liaison to elected officials, legislative staff and government agencies at the State and Federal levels connecting LA County delegation members and offices with County experts to elevate and move the County’s highest legislative priorities forward.

Bianca joined the County after 17 years of service at the local and State level, most recently serving as Government Relations Officer at the Port of Long Beach. Bianca holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, attending Dodger games, baking, crafting, and reading.

Email:BVillanueva@ceo.lacounty.gov

Phone:(213) 974-2324

Armen Gevorkian

Local and Cities Liaison

Armen Gevorkian has worked for the County of Los Angeles since 2001.  As a Senior Analyst, he joined our team in October 2021.  Armen plays an integral role in connecting, developing, and implementing cooperative partnerships between the County and local and city government officials.

Armen holds a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. In his free time, he loves to travel and enjoys playing tennis. He is a devoted El Vaquero Racquet Club member at Glendale Community College.

Email:AGevorkian@ceo.lacounty.gov

Phone:(213) 974-1248

Sandra Young

Sr. Secretary V, Government Relations

Sandra Young has worked for the County of Los Angeles since 2007.  In 2018, she joined the Chief Executive Office (CEO).  Sandra serves as a Sr. Secretary V in the Government Relations section of the CEO, where she provides administrative support to the manager of Government Relations and general administrative support to staff responsible for the legislative analysis of State and Federal legislation, and budget related issues affecting County program and operations.

Sandra holds an Associate’s of Arts Degree in Business Office Administration from Los Angeles Trade Technical College.  In her free time, she enjoys fishing, gardening, listening to jazz, and spending time with her family.

Email:SYoung@ceo.lacounty.gov

Phone:(213) 974-1724