Communicator. Community Builder. Consultant.

Miriam Scott Long

Managing Director

MSL Strategic Advisors is a new public engagement firm that has launched after Long’s 40-year career in leading a variety of public sector entities.

Reach out today to discover how Miriam Scott Long’s experience and expertise can be leveraged to meet your public engagement and planning initiatives.

40+ years experience

Long has led a variety of central and impactful public sector entities for over 40 years. Her career in Los Angeles County and City includes:

Senior Deputy to Supervisor Yvonne B Burke
Deputy Mayor, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles
MPA in Public Affairs and Domestic Policy from Princeton University
BS – Public Administration, USC
CORO Fellow
Master Level Certification – American Contract Compliance Association
Serves as an Executive Board Member of Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles, (WINTER), a pre-apprenticeship training organization

This experience allows her a unique perspective, effective problem solving, and high-level thinking that produces concrete results.

A proven track record

Long’s new firm is an expansion of the services that earned her branded outreach program, MetroConnect, the reputation as Gold Standard for small business system navigation, training and support. Recently, Long has been a leading small business advocate at LA Metropolitan Transportation Authority, serving as Director of Strategic Outreach Services for Metro. In addition, Ms. Long established Women Build Metro LA, served on Metro’s Women and Girls Council and has dedicated time and intention to showing women how to enter the construction trades and transportation as an industry.

In every instance, she has successfully weaved experience and relationships to the benefit of clients in a broad spectrum of public and private sectors.

Relationships matter...

Long has forged countless relationships throughout her impactful career. Here is what just a few of her peers have to say –

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Miriam is a staunch ally in our resolve to increase the numbers of females in the Construction Trades.

Ron Miller

Executive Secretary LA/OC Building Trades Council

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I know Miriam to be a strategic, passionate, and effective champion for diversity and inclusion.

Yvonne Burke

LA County Supervisor, Retired

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I worked with Miriam for years, and I know her to be diligent, perceptive, strategic, innovative, and reliable.

Art Leahy

CEO MetroLink, LA Metro, Retired

Communicator

With a proven record as a problem solver and trusted advisor to public officials she excels as an innovative communicator and strategist that can interpret nuances throughout government and other public-private environments.

Community Builder

Long uses the nexus of creativity and insight to advance the communities that have been traditionally underserved and underrepresented. Her skills in public presentations, program development, inclusion and outreach have proven to be invaluable to those she serves.

Consultant

Long brings her experience to effect positive change for her co-workers, community members and clients. Her skills in the areas of community engagement and public affairs cover a wide range of stakeholders.