About the Research Division


The Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau is the general information and service arm of the Legislature. It conducts research into a wide range of subjects at the request of Legislators, legislative committees, State and local officials, and the public. The Division provides staff support for legislative committees and responds to inquiries about Nevada's government, laws, and public policy matters from residents, government agencies, and public officials in other states.

The Division also produces a variety of publications on the Legislature, the legislative process, and related matters. Its Research Library compiles histories of legislation and helps locate legislative materials and answer reference questions, while its Constituent Services Unit provides assistance for Legislators with constituent concerns.

The Division is administered by the Research Director, a statutory officer appointed by the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau with the approval of the Legislative Commission. Most of the statutory duties of the Division and the Research Director are described in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 218F.800 and 218F.810.

What we can do for the public

  • Answer questions regarding Nevada's legislative process
  • Help you identify your Legislator
  • Assist in locating resources related to your research request
  • Provide information about past or current Nevada legislation and its legislative history
  • Provide online and printed resources and handouts about the Legislature, the legislative process, and related issues
  • Suggest other local, state, or federal government agencies or other organizations as sources of additional information
  • Direct you to resources that will help you learn how to do legislative research

Pursuant to NRS 218F.150, the Division's employees are nonpartisan and are prohibited from opposing or urging legislation or certain policies or positions.  Employees of the Research Division also cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of laws or legislation.


Research Division Staff

Research Director's Office

Ruedy, Jennifer, Research Director

McDonald, Jered, Deputy Research Director

Thornton, Diane, Deputy Research Director

McClure, Janice, Manager of Administrative Services

Committee and Policy Research Services

Melgarejo, Cesar, Chief Principal Policy Analyst

Ashton, Patrick, Senior Principal Policy Analyst

Stinnesbeck, Jann, Senior Principal Policy Analyst

Sturm, Pepper, Senior Principal Policy Analyst

Sturm-Gahner, Jennifer, Senior Principal Policy Analyst

Thomas, Marji, Senior Principal Policy Analyst

Drozdoff, Alexandra, Principal Policy Analyst

Proehl, Haley, Principal Policy Analyst/GIS Specialist

Cooper, Destini, Senior Policy Analyst

Cortes-Arriola, Daniela, Senior Policy Analyst

Florence, Davis, Senior Policy Analyst

King, Julianne, Senior Policy Analyst

Latham, Keely, Senior Policy Analyst

Lower, Kelly, Senior Policy Analyst

Peratt, Becky, Senior Policy Analyst

Quintero, Alberto, Senior Policy Analyst (Las Vegas)

Research Policy Assistants

Harper, Christina, Manager of Research Policy Assistants

Rowe, Crystal, Assistant Manager of Research Policy Assistants

Baker, Sarah, Research Policy Assistant

Coons, Janet, Research Policy Assistant

Jimenez, Melissa, Research Policy Assistant

Jacobsen, Jennifer, Research Policy Assistant

Kerfeld, Kaci, Research Policy Assistant

Martinez, Terese, Research Policy Assistant

McManus, Seana, Research Policy Assistant

Velazquez, Maria, Research Policy Assistant

Spencer, Abi, Receptionist/Research Technician

Constituent Services Unit

Hoffecker, Craig V., Manager of Constituent Services

Dimmitt, Barbara S., Constituent Services Principal Analyst

Ashdown, Tina, Constituent Services Analyst/Program Facilitator

Alejandre, Valerie, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)

Creamer, Lisa, Constituent Services Analyst

Kalina, Ashlee, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)

Moya, Bruno, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)

Zygadlo, James, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)

Martinez, Kiana, Research Policy Assistant

Treese, Alexis R., Research Policy Assistant (Las Vegas)

Anguiano, Gabriela, Receptionist/Senior Constituent Services Technician

Dunn, Janie, Receptionist/Constituent Services Technician

Publications Unit

Welden, Amelie, Manager of Publications and Production Services

Starr, Megan, Graphic Designer

Watson, Maysha, Editor of Publications

Research Library

Wilcox, Stephanie Heyroth, Legislative Librarian

Jobe, Alexandra, Deputy Legislative Librarian

Menon, Danielle, Reference Librarian

Tuter, Sierra, Assistant Librarian

Parker, Englisa, Library Technician III

Hale, Serina, Information Desk Assistant