West Advisors
is a strategic consulting and public affairs firm based in San Francisco.
With decades of hands-on government experience leading on some of the city and state's most complex and pressing issues, we leverage long-standing relationships and technical expertise to help you navigate the most difficult legislative, regulatory, communications and political challenges.
(628) 777-3940
info@west-advisors.com
Who We Are.
Andres Power is a seasoned strategist and policy specialist who has worked in San Francisco city government for nearly 20 years. He focuses on helping clients navigate complex political, regulatory, and land use challenges.
Prior to founding West Advisors, Andres spent six years as the Policy Director for Mayor London Breed, working across city departments to tackle San Francisco’s greatest challenges, including land use and transportation projects, public safety, economic development, government reform, and the City’s response to the pandemic. He also served in senior policy roles in both the Mark Farrell and Ed Lee administrations, and served as a key aide and advisor to State Senator Scott Wiener in his time in both the State Senate and the Board of Supervisors. Andres started his career at the San Francisco Planning Department creating the award-winning Parklet program, which has since been replicated in cities across the country.
Andres is a graduate of Brown University, and received his Master’s in City Planning from MIT.
Jeff Cretan Jeff Cretan is a trusted strategic communications and political expert who has led public affairs and crisis strategy in local and state government. With extensive experience launching major initiatives in both the public and private sectors, building strong relationships in the media and advocacy communities, and navigating major crises, Jeff helps clients set clear strategic goals, craft impactful messaging, avoid major roadblocks, and achieve operational success.
Prior to founding West Advisors, Jeff served for six years as Communications Director for San Francisco Mayor London Breed, leading Citywide communications through unprecedented crises, launching numerous first in the nation initiatives, managing complex strategies in land use, economic development, public safety, health, and homelessness, and serving as the strategic lead for public-private partnerships. He previously served as Communications Director and Senior Advisor for California State Senator Scott Wiener, helping to launch transformative policies during his time in the State Senate and as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Jeff has also worked in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office as an Investigator.
Jeff is a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley with a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco.
