Our Work
The Iowa Senate Democratic Staff supports the work of the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate. We are a team of professionals who research various policy areas in support of the goals and interests of our Senators; communicate their message to constituents and the media; and offer administrative support.
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2024 Staff Assignments
| Staff Member | Committee Assignments |
|---|---|
| Sue Foecke Staff Director (515) 281-8790 sue.foecke@legis.iowa.gov | – Appropriations |
| Jacob Appel Research Analyst (515) 281-8688 jacob.appel@legis.iowa.gov | – Health & Human Services – Veterans Affairs – Health & Human Services Budget |
| Eric Bakker Assistant to the Democratic Leader (515) 281-3902 eric.bakker@legis.iowa.gov | – Ethics – Natural Resources & Environment – Transportation |
| Zach Engstrom Research Analyst (515) 281-7696 zach.engstrom@legis.iowa.gov | – Administrative Rules Review – Judiciary – Local Government – Justice Systems & Judicial Branch Budgets |
| Bridget Godes Research Analyst (515) 281-3433 bridget.godes@legis.iowa.gov | – Education – Government Oversight – Technology – Education Budget |
| Debbie Kattenhorn Assistant to the Democratic Leader (515) 281-4610 debbie.kattenhorn@legis.iowa.gov | – Legislative Council – Rules & Administration |
| Jace Mikels Research Analyst (515) 281-5072 jace.mikels@legis.iowa.gov | – Commerce – Ways & Means – Economic Development Budget |
| Kerry Scott Research Analyst (515) 281-7347 kerry.scott@legis.iowa.gov | – Agriculture – State Government – Ag & Natural Resources Budget |
| Kyle Torkelson Communications Director (515) 281-8731 kyle.torkelson@legis.iowa.gov | |
| Nicole Wiegand Deputy Communications Director/Research Analyst (515) 281-8679 nicole.wiegand@legis.iowa.gov | – Workforce – Infrastructure, Transportation, and Capitals Budget – Administration and Regulation Budget |