NCSL, founded in 1975, represents the legislatures in the states, territories and commonwealths of the U.S. Its mission is to advance the effectiveness, independence and integrity of legislatures and to foster interstate cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information among legislatures.

Angelynn Hermes
Emerson Fellow
18th Class, 2011-2012

Chandra Kring
Emerson Fellow
11th Class, 2004-2005

Chesterfield Polkey
Emerson Fellow
25th Class, 2018-2019

Gilberto Soria Mendoza
Emerson Fellow
19th Class, 2012-2013

Hayleigh Rockenback
Emerson Fellow
29th Class, 2022-2023

J.P. Howard
Emerson Fellow
13th Class, 2006-2007

Jennifer Bailey
Emerson Fellow
16th Class, 2009-2010

Katherine Gigliotti
Emerson Fellow
10th Class, 2003-2004

Leila Malow
Emerson Fellow
21st Class, 2014-2015

Marie Lawrence
Emerson Fellow
17th Class, 2010-2011

Robert Economou
Emerson Fellow
28th Class, 2021-2022

Rosa Rada
Emerson Fellow
24th Class, 2017-2018

Sakeenah Shabazz
Emerson Fellow
23rd Class, 2016-2017

Sean Walsh
Emerson Fellow
26th Class, 2019-2020

Shijuade Kadree
Emerson Fellow
12th Class, 2005-2006

Tadeo Melean
Emerson Fellow
20th Class, 2013-2014

Xavier Roberts
Emerson Fellow
27th Class, 2020-2021