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Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur Announces Capitol & District Staff Members

For immediate release:

Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur today announced the talented and experienced staff members he has hired to serve the constituents of Assembly District 51 in his Capitol and District Offices.

“These dedicated public servants have the knowledge and skills to deliver on my promise to provide top quality constituent services and legislative proposals for my district,” stated Assemblymember Zbur. “Both of my offices are open and ready to serve on day one, with highly trained professionals who understand the district and the Capitol.” Staff members include:

Bob Hartnagel, Chief of Staff – Bob was Mark Leno’s Chief of Staff in the State Senate for 8 years and in the State Assembly for 6 years, and Assemblymember Carole Migden’s District Director for 3 years. Most recently he was Chief of Staff for Government Relations at the University of California’s Office of the President for 5 years. He has a bachelors degree in Communication Studies & International Relations from Northwestern University.

Tami Martin, J.D., Legislative Director – Tami has a distinguished career fighting for civil rights as Legislative Director for Equality California (EQCA). She holds a bachelors degree in Government from Dartmouth College and both a law degree and a masters degree in Law and Government from American University Washington College of Law.

Jane Park, Ph.D., Senior Assistant – Dr. Park previously worked for Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Kevin Mullin where she leveraged her research experience to create groundbreaking new policy addressing climate change. She holds a bachelors degree in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College and a Doctorate in Integrative Genetics and Genomics from the University of California, Davis.

Alex Mehlbrech, Scheduler – Alex worked as a key member of Assemblymember Zbur’s campaign team for almost three years, where he cultivated a deep understanding of the concerns and issues facing local residents. He holds a bachelors degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach.

Robert Oliver, District Director – Robert has worked as a field representative in the district offices of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and L.A. City Councilmember Paul Koretz. He also worked as a Community Liaison for the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, he grew up in Los Angeles. He and several of his family members currently live in AD-51, where he developed a keen first-hand knowledge of the issues affecting constituents.

Assemblymember Zbur is currently accepting applications for Field Representative in his District Office, which serves the cities and communities of Beverly Hills, East Hollywood, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills West, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, and Westwood Village. Interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Robert Oliver at Robert.Oliver@asm.ca.gov. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

CONTACT: Robert Oliver, (818) 621-9082
Robert.Oliver@asm.ca.gov