Catherine Pollard
Manager of Public Affairs
catherine@advocacyiowa.com
515-298-0206

Catherine has been with Advocacy Strategies since September 2025, beginning as a Government Relations Fellow and transitioning into the role of Manager of Public Affairs. Previously, she worked on several political campaigns at the county and state level, engaging with Iowans across the political spectrum. She was introduced to state government work as a Legislative Clerk in the Iowa House of Representatives and found a passion for policy. The most rewarding part of her job has been walking clients through the legislative process and making the complicated simple and stress-free. Catherine is passionate about equipping clients with the tools they need to succeed, combining classic lobbying tactics with emerging methods.

Catherine recently graduated with academic honors from Drake University, with majors in Strategic Political Communications and Law, Politics, and Society and minors in Human Rights Studies and Spanish. During her time at Drake, she served as the Civic Engagement Senator and led several campus-wide events to foster election participation and education among the student body.

Outside of work, Catherine is a dance teacher and involved in local politics. During her free time, she enjoys reading, visiting local restaurants, and participating in community events.

Jessica Meyer
Executive Assistant

jessica@advocacyiowa.com
641-417-8871

Jessica serves as the office administrator and executive assistant at Advocacy Strategies. She is responsible for coordinating and directing office and client services, handling information requests, and performing general office tasks. She is also responsible for maintaining records as well as processing financials.

Passionate about helping others, Jessica focuses on making sure the needs of each client are met no matter how big or small. She works hard to create a positive and efficient work environment for all. Eager to serve, Jessica provides a fresh and exciting addition to the Advocacy Strategies team.

Jessica has a desire for helping people and utilizing her organizational skills to benefit others. These things along with her interest in finding ways to make a difference in the world today led her to Advocacy Strategies. She began here after working eight years in the mortgage industry where she worked for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Prior to that, she attended the University of Iowa where she worked as an Administrative Assistant.

She brings great experience to the team including, understanding the importance of client confidentiality, organization, attention to detail, compassion for others, financial management, and customer satisfaction.

Jessica resides with her husband, daughter, and 3 dogs in the Newton area where she grew up.