Staff Snapshots | Jessie Eiler.

December 22, 2022

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Hometown: Fenton, Mo.

Role: Director House Research, Missouri House of Representatives

Years of legislative service: Six

The best advice she's ever received: "To say yes to new experiences and opportunities as they arise. It is just as important in your professional life as it is in your personal one."

Why did you choose to work at the Legislature?

When most people think about the Legislature, I think they usually only consider the elected officials, but when I was in college I had the privilege of interning with the Scottish Parliament and I saw this whole other side of the process behind the scenes. When this job presented itself, I saw an opportunity to be of service to my state but also, in a time of such seemingly sharp political divide, to help preserve the integrity of our political system and ensure the continuity of government.

What skill or talent are you most proud of?

This job has taught me the importance of good communication: to make sure that I really understand what others are asking of me and to ensure that I am being clear in how I convey information to others. I think that is a skill that translates to all aspects of life.

Who or what inspires you?

I love the collaborative nature of our office. Seeing how we can work together and with other nonpartisan staff offices, especially when things are at their craziest, always makes me proud and very grateful to work with such a dedicated group of people who really care about the work they are...