Procurement and Political Consultant
Tom D’Agostino is a Marine Corp. Combat Veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He has worked extensively with the California Department of Veterans Affairs and numerous veteran organizations throughout California. He came to ARA in 2005 from Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante’s office.
Tom served the Lt. Governor as an advisor and Director of Community Relations. Tom has the distinction of being the only two-term Student Body President in San Diego State University’s history. After his academic career, Tom became a distinguished member of the University’s administration, serving as Executive Director of Alumni Development, where he was responsible for many aspects of the University’s efforts in community relations fundraising and governmental affairs.
Tom maintained his involvement with higher education and has extensive experience in issues ranging from California’s Master Plan on Higher Education, budget, community planning, external relations, and international program development. As a result of a very diverse background, he has an extensive portfolio in international affairs, as well as in depth knowledge of communities throughout California. In his off time, Tom enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family.