Heshani Wijemanne is the assistant secretary of the California Senate.

NCSL talks with Rachel Weiss, a nonpartisan legislative research analyst in Montana who prides herself on her ability to interact with co-workers, legislators, agency staff, lobbyists and the public.

For its “Staff Snapshots” series, State Legislatures News is asking legislative staff about their role in the legislature. This interview is with Russell Moore, director of the Tennessee Office of Research and Education Accountability.

NCSL talks with legislative staffer Jen Waldref about her role as communications director for the Washington House Democrats. 

NCSL talks with Richard Pearce, the legal counsel to the South Carolina House clerk.

For its “Staff Snapshots” series, NCSL talks with Nate Rohan, deputy director of Wisconsin’s nonpartisan Legislative Technology Services Bureau.