McCallum Group Inc. - Who We Are

Photo of Patrick McCallum President and legislative advocate Patrick McCallum first expressed his desire to be a catalyst for change in the sixth grade, when he marched against the Vietnam War. “I was born political!” he says. Since then, Patrick has devoted much of his life to advocating for others and helping them create the change they want to see in the world.

Described as “an amazing strategist with integrity and persistence,” Mr. McCallum is a widely recognized expert on community college issues in California, and considered one of the most savvy, influential lobbyists in Sacramento. A few highlights of his track record include:

FACCC: Faculty Association of Community Colleges
The strategic planning, innovative changes and consensus building facilitated by Patrick as Executive Director helped grow the membership of this once-dying, now-thriving organization from 1600 members in 1981 to over 10,000 members in 1998.

Prior to serving as the Executive Director of FACCC, Patrick served as a Consultant to the Assembly Higher Education Committee and as a Staff Consultant to two Assembly Members.

Before working in the Capitol, Patrick worked for the US Department of Labor.

Active in his community, Patrick volunteers on the Capitol Public Radio Board and serves on the Board of Jericho, a group that advocates on behalf of the poor and educates its members on public policy issues affecting California.

Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from San Francisco State University and a Masters in Public Policy from Occidental College. He also served as a Coro Fellow.

“If you enter into the political storm not knowing the players, the public policy arguments and the issues, you’ll get blind-sided and clobbered every time. We give those who want to make a change a fighting chance to be heard, to take action ... and to get results.”

—Patrick McCallum,
President
McCallum Group, Inc.

McCallum Group Inc. - A Catalyst for Change(sm)