Our team.

Mel Assagai
​Managing Senior Partner - Email

Mel Assagai has successfully represented a wide range of public and private organizations, businesses, and individuals before the California State Legislature and government agencies for over twenty-three years. He leads California Policy Solutions government affairs and communications practice where he leverages his unique ability to create and manage strategies that address constantly changing public policies and opinions to aid clients in business, industry and government. (read more.)

Katrina (Katya) Rosseini
Senior Communications Strategist & Cybersecurity Policy Advisor

Katrina (Katya) Rosseini is a visionary strategist and key driver of cybersecurity innovation. She advises and provides strategic insight to venture capital firms, investment banks, and capital markets to identify and evaluate emerging technologies with the potential for market disruption and national significance. She is a Fast Company Executive Board member, reflecting her leadership in business, cybersecurity, emerging technology, and innovation.  (read more.)

Caliph Assagai, Esq.
Senior Consultant & Lead Trainer - Email

Caliph Assagai has been engaged in policy advocacy for over 10 years, working in the areas of juvenile and criminal justice, mental health, higher education, transportation and land use, food access and sustainable development. Before joining California Policy Solutions, Caliph was the founder and Principal of Public Interest advocacy, a boutique lobbying firm representing nonprofit organizations before the California State Legislature. (read more.)

Monea Jennings
Graduate Legislative Intern - Email

Monea Jennings is a dynamic and driven legal professional in training, with a passion for advancing justice, equity, and public policy. Based in Sacramento, California, Monea is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Law at McGeorge School of Law, building on her strong academic foundation with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside. With hands-on experience gained through internships with the Student Conduct Academic Integrity Office and the Athletics Compliance Officers at UC Riverside, Monea has developed expertise in policy analysis, regulatory compliance, and ethical decision making.