About Kevin Trejos

Climate futurist, transit enthusiast, and problem solver bringing White House expertise and grassroots organizing experience to mission-driven organizations.

Bridging High-Stakes Government Experience with Grassroots Advocacy

Kevin Trejos is a proud Colombian-American strategist and the founder of KTrejos Strategies, a boutique consulting practice delivering strategic advisory services at the intersection of climate action, sustainable transportation, and public policy.

As a former political appointee in the Biden Administration, Kevin served in two of the nation's most demanding roles: as a Legislative Assistant in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs and as Special Assistant to the White House Liaison at the Environmental Protection Agency. In these positions, he excelled in high-pressure environments, maintaining 80+ hour work weeks, preparing presidential-level briefings, and coordinating legislative priorities across Congress and federal agencies.

Kevin's government service is matched by his grassroots organizing roots. As co-founder of March For Our Lives, he helped organize the largest youth-led demonstration in U.S. history, with 1.2 million attendees, and contributed to the passage of 250+ bills across the country, including $333 million in safety and mental health funding for Florida. This unique combination of top-down policy expertise and bottom-up movement building enables him to design strategies that work at every level of advocacy.

Through KTrejos Strategies, Kevin now supports mission-driven organizations in advancing climate justice, accelerating sustainable mobility, and building resilient communities through strategic advocacy and measurable public impact.

Education

University of Florida

Master of Science in Management

December 2022

2023 Hall of Fame Inductee

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science & Economics

Specialization in Data Science

Recognition

  • 2023 University of Florida Hall of Fame
  • Multicultural & Diversity Affairs Inclusive Excellence Award
  • Florida Blue Key Honors Fraternity
  • John Michael Stratton Award for Outstanding Public Service

Career Milestones

Experience spanning the highest levels of government and grassroots advocacy

January 2024 - January 2025

The White House

Legislative Assistant, Office of Legislative Affairs

Served as a liaison between Congress and the White House, developing relationships with all 100 Senators and their offices. Covered policy in energy, environment, commerce, infrastructure, transportation, banking, and housing sectors.

  • Managed Senate engagement at the White House through meetings, events, and comprehensive monthly engagement calendars
  • Facilitated passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, orchestrating interagency and Congressional negotiations to advance $105B in critical transportation infrastructure
  • Managed Congressional stakeholder database to identify strategic bill sponsorship opportunities advancing the President's agenda
December 2022 - January 2024

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Special Assistant to the White House Liaison

Supported the Immediate Office of the Administrator in managing appointments and professional development for 120+ political appointees across the agency.

  • Drove execution of $60B from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and $40B from the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in environmentally-burdened communities, clean energy, and infrastructure
  • Increased political appointee retention by 23% and diversity by 12% through 20+ targeted strategy reports
  • Prepared sensitive reports and materials for the Administrator and the Executive Office of the President
February 2018 - January 2019

March For Our Lives

Co-Founder & Legislative Affairs Specialist

Co-founded one of the largest gun-violence prevention organizations in the U.S., organizing the largest youth-led demonstration in U.S. history with 1.2 million attendees.

  • Co-created the Road to Change bus tour, collaborating with 30+ community organizations across 10+ cities on grassroots and grasstops advocacy campaigns
  • Led strategic planning and on-the-ground execution including venue negotiations, volunteer mobilization, and large-scale public speaking
  • Contributed to passage of 250+ bills nationwide, coordinating legislative advocacy across eight state legislatures and the U.S. Congress
  • Strategized digital campaigns that captured national attention while maintaining bipartisan appeal

Areas of Expertise

Policy & Government

  • Climate Policy & Advocacy
  • Sustainable Transportation & Mobility
  • Congressional Relations
  • Federal & State Legislative Tracking
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Government Relations

Campaign & Communications

  • Strategic Communications
  • Campaign Architecture & Design
  • Message Development
  • Digital Campaign Strategy
  • Rapid Response Messaging
  • Stakeholder Toolkits

Organizing & Engagement

  • Grassroots Advocacy
  • Coalition Building
  • Community Engagement
  • Stakeholder Mapping & Strategy
  • Event Planning & Logistics
  • Volunteer Mobilization

Technical Skills

  • Data Analytics (Python, R, SQL)
  • Salesforce CRM & HubSpot
  • Policy Research & Analysis
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Guiding Principles

Evidence-Driven Strategy

Every recommendation is grounded in rigorous policy analysis, data, and proven advocacy frameworks that translate complex challenges into actionable solutions.

Equity & Justice

Climate and mobility solutions must center the communities most impacted, ensuring that progress advances justice and creates equitable access for all.

Measurable Impact

Success is defined by concrete outcomes—legislation passed, communities served, policies implemented, and real change delivered.

Collaborative Partnership

The best strategies emerge from true partnership, bringing together diverse perspectives to build coalitions that can sustain momentum and achieve lasting change.

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss how strategic advisory can help your organization achieve measurable impact.