Rebecca Simon
About Rebecca Simon
Rebecca Simon is the Manager of Impact Partnerships at TOMS in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with a diverse background in social innovation, urban planning, and policy analysis.
Current Role at TOMS
Rebecca Simon currently holds the position of Manager, Impact Partnerships at TOMS in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Her role involves developing and managing impactful partnerships, focusing on sustainability and meaningful policy changes within the community. Her expertise in social innovation plays a crucial role in the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Positions at TOMS
Prior to her current role, Rebecca held several positions at TOMS. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Sr. Community Grants & Innovation Specialist, Giving. Between 2019 and 2020, she worked as Social Innovation Specialist, Giving, and in 2018, she was a Giving Project Specialist (Contract) for three months. In these roles, Rebecca implemented impactful community grant programs and played a key role in TOMS' social innovation initiatives.
Professional Experience at Milken Institute and City of Glendale
Rebecca Simon has extensive experience in urban planning and policy analysis. From 2016 to 2018, she worked as a Policy Analyst at the Milken Institute, California Center, focusing on California-specific issues. Prior to that, she was the Urban Design and Mobility Assistant for the City of Glendale, CA, from 2014 to 2016. Her work in these roles contributed to various projects aimed at improving urban mobility and design.
Academic Background
Rebecca Simon earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Master of Urban Planning (MPL) from the University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with minors in Communication and Peace and Justice Education, from Villanova University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her academic background supports her extensive knowledge and expertise in public policy and urban planning.
Early Career and Internships
Rebecca began her career with roles focused on policy and community development. She was a Program & Policy Summer Fellow at the California Bar Foundation in 2013 and coordinated the Homeless Rights Project at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area from 2009 to 2010. She also worked at Teach for America as the Los Angeles Institute Operations Coordinator in 2009. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in program coordination and policy advocacy.