Natalie Wood Natalie Wood serves as vice president of policy and research at NCSL. She previously directed NCSL’s Center for Legislative Strengthening, providing expertise and leading research on legislative institutional issues, including internal... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, Research & Policy
Diana Noel Diana Noel is the chief development officer of the NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures. She has over 20 years of experience working with state and federal policymakers encouraging strategic collaboration and building relationships. Before... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, Foundation for State Legislatures
Alex Alavi As chief financial officer, Alex Alavi oversees the financial integrity, success and growth of NCSL. Alavi has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, internal controls, investments and enterprise risk management. Alavi... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, Finance & Accounting
Victor Vialpando-Nunez As chief operations officer, Victor Vialpando-Nuñez leads the day-to-day operations for NCSL, including direct oversight of the Human Resources, Information Technology, Meetings and Building and Facilities teams. Vialpando-Nuñez comes to... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, Operations
Bryan Thomas Bryan Thomas serves as the chief communications officer, guiding NCSL’s brand, media, website, design, content and member outreach work alongside the fabulous communications team. Thomas joined NCSL after leading communications teams at a... Staff Directory, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs & Outreach, Publishing & Digital Content, Executive Management Team
Stacy Householder Stacy Householder directs NCSL’s leadership, international and caucus programs. She has 15-plus years of experience working with and in state legislatures, starting with her service in the Wisconsin Senate. Householder is dedicated to... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, Leaders & International
Kate Blackman As vice president of policy and research, Kate Blackman oversees NCSL’s state policy work on criminal and civil justice, education, employment and retirement, health and human services. Prior to being hired as a vice president,... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, Research & Policy
Molly Ramsdell Molly Ramsdell is director of NCSL’s Washington, D.C., office and oversees the State-Federal Affairs Division. She joined NCSL in 1996 and has served as staff liaison for a number of NCSL’s Standing Committees, including... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, State-Federal Affairs
 Tim Storey Storey serves as the Chief Executive Officer of NCSL, proudly leading an outstanding team dedicated to the legislative institution. He started at NCSL in the 1980s, holding nine different positions in the organization before being selected as CEO... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team
Arturo Pérez Arturo Pérez is vice president of the NCSL State Services Division, which includes the Center for Ethics in Government, Fiscal Affairs Program, Legislative Training Institute and Legislative Staff Services Program. In his role as a member of the... Staff Directory, Executive Management Team, State Services