Capitol Weekly’s Top 100: Myesha Jackson

32. Myesha Jackson

The Capitol might have more than its share of loud voices and shameless self-promoters, but the soft spoken and even-keeled Myesha Jackson, Policy Director for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, is definitely neither of those. She is, however, one of the Capitol’s most indispensable aides, recognized by everyone for her seemingly endless knowledge of a vast array of policy issues. She is the go-to staffer not only for the Speaker, but for just about everyone in his sphere who needs honest, reliable information about what a bill proposal does and does not do. Her institutional memory is the gold standard for the Capitol, and we can all agree her demeanor should be. Some might scoff at the thought of a quiet insider like her being on this list, but if you’re busting your hump trying to get the Speaker’s attention on your bill, you damn sure want her coming down on your side. ‘Nuff said.

Updated August 26. 2025