Tim Anaya is Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Pacific Research Institute and co-author of the Amazon #1 new release The California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide. With over 25 years of front-row experience in California politics, Tim has built a reputation as one of the state’s most trusted voices on policy and governance.
He is the co-host of PRI’s Next Round podcast, where he’s interviewed hundreds of influential guests—from congressional leaders to sports legends—and editor of the Right by the Bay blog. He also founded PRI’s annual “California Ideas in Action” policy conference in Sacramento, a leading platform for advancing practical policy solutions.
Prior to joining PRI, Tim served as a senior communications advisor to nine Assembly Republican Leaders, including future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and worked as a speechwriter for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Known for cutting through political noise with clarity and wit, Tim continues to lead thoughtful conversations on freedom, policy, and California’s future.
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