Christina Garavaglia-Branche Joins SCCAOR as Government Affairs Director

The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® (SCCAOR) has announced the hiring of Christina Garavaglia-Branche as their Government Affairs Director. Christina will manage SCCAOR’s legislative and political affairs program in developing local, regional, state and federal public policy governing private property ownership and other related issues.

“I am excited to join SCCAOR and work on behalf of its members to meet their political needs as real estate professionals,” said Garavaglia-Branche. “I look forward to using my experience in politics and housing policy to facilitate lasting relationships and strengthen SCCAOR’s voice and influence in the community.”

Garavaglia-Branche’s local political experience will be a huge benefit for SCCAOR’s goal of promoting and protecting private property rights. Christina was Dev Davis’ Campaign Manager during her successful run for the District 6 City Council in 2016. Christina then worked as a Policy Liaison for Councilmember Davis. Prior experience includes working as legislative staff at the California State Assembly where Christina focused on statewide Housing and Economic Development Policy.

SCCAOR CEO Neil Collins is also pleased with the Association’s newest addition. He said of Garavaglia-Branche’s hiring, “She brings a wealth of political knowledge to the table. There is no bigger issue than the lack of housing in Santa Clara County so I knew we needed to hire a professional with real housing policy experience. It’s great to have someone like Christina fighting for the REALTOR® Party.”

One of her first tasks as Government Affairs Director will be to lead a group of SCCAOR Members to Sacramento for California Association of REALTORS® Legislative Day. Over 2,000 California REALTORS® will come together for the opportunity to meet and discuss real estate issues directly with their state legislators and staff.

 

A graduate of San Jose State University (Go Spartans!), Christina enjoys calligraphy, horseback riding, and photography. She lives with her husband Matt and their two dogs, George and Grace in South San Jose.

 

For more information about SCCAOR Government Affairs, visit our website.