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.
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)
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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
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Caleb Beaver, Legislative Director
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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 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
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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
Emmalee Leggett, Capitol Intern
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