Navigating Nevada’s Legislature: Alexiz Jenkins on Policy, Advocacy, and Aspirations
Tanya Flanagan hosts a segment on the 83rd legislative session in Nevada, featuring Alexiz Jenkins, a young legislative attache. Alexiz, a Howard University graduate, discusses her journey from intern to press secretary and now attache, highlighting the importance of understanding the legislative process. She emphasizes the role of an attache in supporting assembly members, facilitating community engagement, and learning from experienced colleagues. Alexiz shares her aspirations to become a lawyer and create change, influenced by her mentor, Congressman Steven Horsford. The conversation also touches on the unique experiences of living in Carson City and the collaborative nature of the legislative community.
