SACRAMENTO — The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues announced two new additions to their government affairs department last week.
Jeremy Empol was hired as the new director of federal government grassroots advocacy, while Melissa Ameluxen will serve as the political grassroots development specialist; both started their new positions Jan. 2. Empol reports to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Arnould and Ameluxen reports to Empol. Both work out of the leagues' Sacramento office.
"We're pleased to welcome both Jeremy and Melissa to the Leagues," Arnould said. "Their substantial experience within the federal and state political landscapes will help our government affairs staff continue to provide quality advocacy efforts, such as our work on CURIA, that benefit our league-member credit unions."
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Prior to coming to the league, Empol served as a legislative assistant for California Congressman Bob Filner (D-51st District) and legislative correspondent and systems administrator for Texas Congressman Max Sandlin (D-1st District). He holds a master's degree in government from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Davis.
Previously, Ameluxen served as field representative, legislative assistant, and district director for California State Assemblyman Russ Bogh. She also served as a campaign manager for various California state legislators, including Assemblyman Bill Emmerson. She holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
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