Iowa Senate Democratic Caucus Staff

The Iowa Senate Democratic Staff supports the work of the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate. We are a team of professionals who research various policy areas in support of the goals and interests of our Senators; communicate their message to constituents and the media; and offer administrative support.

Staff MemberCommittee Assignments
Sue Foecke
Staff Director
(515) 281-8790
sue.foecke@legis.iowa.gov
  • Appropriations
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    Jacob Appel
    Research Analyst
    (515) 281-8688
    jacob.appel@legis.iowa.gov
  • Health & Human Services
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Health & Human Services Budget
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    Eric Bakker
    Assistant to the Democratic Leader
    (515) 281-3902
    eric.bakker@legis.iowa.gov
  • Ethics
  • Natural Resources & Environment
  • Transportation
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    Zach Engstrom
    Research Analyst
    (515) 281-7696
    zach.engstrom@legis.iowa.gov
  • Administrative Rules Review
  • Judiciary
  • Local Government
  • Justice Systems & Judicial Branch Budgets
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    Bridget Godes
    Research Analyst
    (515) 281-3433
    bridget.godes@legis.iowa.gov
  • Education
  • Government Oversight
  • Technology
  • Education Budget
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    Debbie Kattenhorn
    Assistant to the Democratic Leader
    (515) 281-4610
    debbie.kattenhorn@legis.iowa.gov
  • Legislative Council
  • Rules & Administration
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    Jace Mikels
    Research Analyst
    (515) 281-5072
    jace.mikels@legis.iowa.gov
  • Commerce
  • Ways & Means
  • Economic Development Budget
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    Kerry Scott
    Research Analyst
    (515) 281-7347
    kerry.scott@legis.iowa.gov
  • Agriculture
  • State Government
  • Ag & Natural Resources Budget
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    Kyle Torkelson
    Communications Director
    (515) 281-8731
    kyle.torkelson@legis.iowa.gov
    Nicole Wiegand
    Deputy Communications Director/Research Analyst
    (515) 281-8679
    nicole.wiegand@legis.iowa.gov
  • Workforce
  • Infrastructure, Transportation, and Capitals Budget
  • Administration and Regulation Budget
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