Dean Florez is the President and CEO of Balance Inc., a strategic consulting firm that supports clients in the intersection of innovation and regulation. He has over nine years of experience in leading and growing the company, leveraging his extensive network and knowledge of government relations, policy, and strategy. Dean is also a member of the California Air Resources Board, the state's climate change agency, where he applies his passion and expertise in environmental and social impact. He is a former California Senate Majority Leader and a UCLA Student Body President, with a Harvard MBA and a proven track record of influencing and shaping public and private sectors. Dean is a trusted advisor, a thought leader, and a motivating speaker who champions challenges in complex and dynamic fields.