DISTRICT OFFICE STAFF
Dr. Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson, District Director (she/her/hers)
Bio coming soon!
Policy Areas: Aging and Long-Term Care, Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Tourism, Education, Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, Health, Higher Education, Jobs and Economic Development, Labor and Employment, Natural Resources, Public Employment and Retirement, Parks and Wildlife, and Water
Ross Pike, Field Representative (he/him/his)
Ross joined Team Patel in January 2025 after working as the Outreach and Engagement Manager and a
certified mediator for the National Conflict Resolution Center in partnership with the San Diego District Attorney's Juvenile Diversion Initiative. He loves cow jokes as his family owned and operated a dairy farm for nearly 100 years in Michigan, where he grew up. Ross is also an elected Director with the North County Fire Protection District, an elected Member of the Fallbrook Planning Group, and an Associate Director with the Mission Resource Conservation District. With a strong background in local government, Ross is our office's liaison with local government agencies. Ross also works as our office's constituent casework manager for EDD and DMV. Ross is a graduate of the San Diego Regional Energy Academy and the San Diego Citizens Water Academy, and also holds a Certificate in Fire District Leadership from the Fire Districts Association of California. In his limited free time, Ross enjoys going to the movies, cooking, and spoiling his niece and nephew.
Policy Areas: Agriculture, Elections, Emergency Management, Governmental Operations, Housing and Community Development, Insurance, Land Use, Local Government, Utilities and Energy, and Public Safety (Fire Preparedness).
Gonzalo Rocha-Vazquez, Field Representative (he/him/his)
Gonzalo joined the office in January 2025. Prior to joining Team Patel, Gonzalo served as a District
Representative in the Office of California State Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins. Gonzalo received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Comparative Politics and Latin American Studies from the University of California, San Diego. Gonzalo is a graduate of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) Virtual Leadership Program and the San Diego Leadership Alliance (SDLA) Institute. Currently, he is completing the Chicano Federation’s Leadership Training Institute (LTI) and LEAD San Diego’s IMPACT program. In his free time, he enjoys training Jiu Jitsu with his teammates.
Policy Areas: Banking and Finance, Business and Professions, Human Services, Jobs and Economic Development, Military and Veterans Affairs, Public Safety (Law Enforcement), Revenue and Taxation, and Transportation
CAPITOL OFFICE STAFF
Dr. Emily Berry, Chief of Staff (she/her/hers)
Dr. Emily Berry joined the Team Patel in December 2024, bringing a strong background in science, public
policy, state government, and community engagement. She began her career as a scientist, working as a laboratory technician at UC San Diego before earning her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from UC San Francisco. While at UCSF, she was a founding member of the campus’s science policy club, reflecting her growing interest in bridging science and public service. In 2015, Emily was selected as a California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Fellow, which launched her career in the California State Assembly. Here, she has served as a legislative aide and legislative director for former Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee, Ken Cooley, and then Assembly Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore Stephanie Nguyen, where she worked to develop and advance policies that can positively impact our communities and all Californians. Emily holds a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from UC Santa Cruz and a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from UC San Francisco. Born in Inglewood, California, she is deeply committed to public service and California. Outside of work, Emily enjoys cooking, board games, hiking, and lifelong learning.
Policy Areas: Budget
Caleb Beaver, Legislative Director
Caleb joined Team Patel in January 2025 and is based in the Capitol office. He has over four years of pol
icy experience in the California State Assembly, having previously served Assemblymember Chris Ward. Caleb’s work covers housing, labor, transportation, and education. He brings a strong understanding of Assembly Floor operations, local affordable housing development, and California's public higher education system. A proud graduate of the University of California, Davis and a Southern California native from the Inland Empire, Caleb is passionate about public service and advancing solution-oriented policies that uplift communities across the state. Outside of the Capitol, he enjoys long rides on his road bike and traveling.
Policy Areas: Agriculture, Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Tourism, Banking and Finance, Education, Governmental Organization, Higher Education, Housing and Community Development, Human Services, Insurance, Judiciary, Labor and Employment, Public Safety, Rules and Resolutions, Transportation, Parks and Wildlife, and Water
Kristina Calderon, Senior Assistant/Scheduler (she/her/hers)
Kristina Calderon joined Team Patel in December 2024. Kristina is a seasoned public servant with over
seven years of experience at the California State Assembly. Her dedication to public service is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities. As a passionate advocate and ambassador for homeless women and children, as well as survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, Kristina brings heart and purpose to everything she does. Beyond her professional work, Kristina finds joy and grounding in her personal life-- she loves spending time at home, listening to music, and dancing with her family. Her ability to balance compassion, professionalism, and authenticity makes her a respected and inspiring presence in both the public sector and the communities she serves.
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Eli Lanet, Legislative Aide
Bio coming soon!
Policy Areas: Accountability and Administrative Review, Aging and Long-Term Care, Business and Professions, Communications and Conveyance, Elections, Emergency Management, Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, Health, Jobs and Economic Development, Military and Veterans Affairs, Natural Resources, Privacy and Consumer Protections, Revenue and Taxation, and Utilities and Energy
