Emily Hibard
Hibard was elected to the Los Alamitos City Council in 2022.
She regularly walks her district to ask how she can serve her neighbors and connect with residents where they’re most comfortable, at home.
When she’s not acting in her capacity as a Council member, here’s a snapshot of what else she does…
Serve People
Emily is an advocate for service. She serves on a national nonprofit board where she helps women transition out of a life of drugs and addition, and a regional nonprofit board where she helps women in Hollywood use their influence for good.
Nonprofits
Emily started a nonprofit a decade ago and supports artists and musicians pursuing their passions.
Emily is a producer and a member of the Recording Academy (Grammys).
Entertainment
Emily is the President of Hibard Group, a media agency, and produces books, audiobooks, videos, documentaries, podcasts, and websites.
Emily is also the business manager for a public speaker and enjoys traveling the world listening to her client share her life story.
Public Service
Before getting elected to City Council, Emily served on the Studio City Neighborhood Council and the Los Alamitos Cable Television Commission.
Education
Master’s degree, Public Administration
Studied Modern Political Thought at Oxford University (St. Edmund Hall)
Bachelor’s degree, Political Science
Author
Emily is the creator and author of the “Starting Your Nonprofit” book series, step by step guides to help do gooders start their own 501c3 nonprofits.
Recording Studio
Emily owns a commercial recording studio, and is actively involved in the music industry.
Manufacturing
Emily’s grandfather started their family’s toilet paper tube manufacturing company in 1949. Three generations later, the Hibard family is still manufacturing in Pico Rivera and South Gate.
Emily drives forklifts and 26′ bobtail delivery trucks.
Fathers
In 2019, Emily produced a documentary to highlight the importance of fathers.
Human Trafficking
When Emily was 23, she accidentally witnessed human trafficking while on a backpacking trip in Cambodia. Seeing boys and girls get sold to “sex tourists” seared her soul.
She has been working with trafficking victims ever since.
Los Alamitos District 5
Los Alamitos City Council District 5 is made up of these 3 neighborhoods: Rossmoor Highlands, Parkewood, and a portion of Apartment Row.
“Emily Serves”
Emily is looking forward to serving her Los Al neighbors as the newest elected City Council member. Please reach out with your questions, concerns, or comments.