Tom Riley, California Chapter Legislative Consultant

The California Chapter of ACP Services is active in advocacy on both the State and national levels. To assist with our state efforts, the Board approved engaging the services of an experienced legislative consultant. Accordingly, Mr. Tom Riley was contracted to assist the California ACP in this capacity and has done an outstanding job.

Tom Riley is Chief Executive Officer, founder and principal of Cal Capitol Group. For more than 20 years, Tom has provided legislative and regulatory consulting services to a variety of healthcare organizations, including:

  • California Academy of Family Physicians
  • American College of Physicians, CA
  • California Healthcare Interpreting Association
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, District IX
  • Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California
  • California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and
  • Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association

Tom’s longevity and success in the political arena is testimony to both his skill as a communicator and to his personal integrity. He is recognized for his ability to assist clients in developing unique avenues to achieving their goals. Through his knowledge of government and his vast array of contacts, Tom is often able to bring opposing parties to consensus and solution.

In addition to his extensive lobbying experience, Tom is also well known for his expertise in the public relations arena. Tom is a popular leadership trainer. He is the creator and facilitator of an insightful leadership training program for California organizations that teaches healthcare professionals the skills to advocate for their interests at the state and political levels. He also collaborates with nonprofit foundations to implement new training programs that address pressing concerns in healthcare access and delivery.

As a recognized author, speaker and leadership trainer, Tom is known for his intelligence and creative communication style. He is the former managing editor of the California Family Physician magazine and a former editor-in-chief of California Primary Care News. He is a senior fellow of the University of California at San Francisco’s Center for the Health Professions and has served on a variety of state and federal healthcare-related committees and task forces in a volunteer advisory capacity.


Page updated: 7-27-09

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