Ermelinda serves as a California Representative of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Chevron Corporation. She advocates on behalf of Chevron before the California State Legislature and the Executive Branch on energy issues.
Prior to joining Chevron in 2012, Ermelinda worked as both legislative and committee staff in the state legislature. She was also a legislative advocate for a California based insurance trade association representing the largest property and casualty insurance companies in the nation.
In addition to her position at Chevron, Ermelinda is a member of the Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps Board of Directors and the Cristo Rey High School Sacramento Work Study Committee, both organizations of which are focused on improving the lives of low-income minority youth through education and work experience.