Jessica Estepa
Bio:
Jessica Estepa started at Roll Call as a summer 2010 intern. Shortly afterward, she was hired as an editorial assistant. She writes features for the Around the Hill section and covers the Library of Congress and the Clerk of the House beats. She also helps with the production of the newspaper and manages Roll Call’s Twitter and Facebook pages.
A native Nevadan, Estepa graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno’s Reynolds School of Journalism. During college, she worked for the Reno Gazette-Journal, Greenspun Media Group, Insight Magazine and The Nevada Sagebrush.
Estepa no longer works for Roll Call.
Stories by Jessica Estepa:
June 8, 2011
In the age of smartphones and LinkedIn profiles, the business card still reigns supreme on Capitol Hill.
June 7, 2011
Initial plans to divide the Capitol Hill neighborhood between Ward 6 and Ward 7 have been scrapped, according to the latest map released by the D.C. Council.
June 3, 2011
Despite better hours and a higher salary, subcommittee Staff Director Rachel Weaver returned to her old stomping grounds on the Hill.
May 31, 2011
In an atmosphere where turnover is high and jobs are on the line at the end of every election cycle, Ryan Thompson is something of a rarity.
May 31, 2011
For Kathy Hochul, today is like homecoming. It’s been years since she worked at the Capitol as an aide, but after an unlikely victory landed her a seat that’s been held for decades by the Republicans, she’s back.
May 20, 2011
Nathaly Arriola, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s new press secretary for Hispanic media, says she enjoys that her job allows her to connect back to the community.
May 17, 2011
Come late June, the Hill Center will offer classes, office space for local businesses and even serve as a venue for a few weddings.
May 13, 2011
Three days after starting as communications director for Rep. Robert Aderholt, Anne Marie Malecha had to deal with the aftermath of tornadoes in the Alabama district.
May 11, 2011
“Would now be a good time to discuss those filibusters?”
May 11, 2011
When you’re the Senate Majority Leader, you need a sense of humor — even if that means making fun of yourself.
May 10, 2011
The House Republican Conference kicks off its second annual New Media Challenge this week. For the next six weeks, Members will compete with a different medium (Facebook, YouTube or Twitter) and receive points for the number of likes, views or followers they receive.
May 10, 2011
The Library of Congress’ National Jukebox made its debut Tuesday, and it’s kind of like Pandora — for the early 20th century.
May 6, 2011
The new communications director for the minority on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee returns to the Hill after doing a variety of other jobs, from working on presidential campaigns to starting her own firm.
May 6, 2011
In the Library of Congress, one usually hears discussions about history or policy.
May 5, 2011
When Rep. Allen West runs for Congress, he really does run for Congress.
May 4, 2011
Reps. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) don’t always agree on the issues, but they’ve been able to find some common ground — an Irish drinking song.
May 3, 2011
Months after they lost the House majority, the Democrats are still having a hard time letting go.
May 3, 2011
The twisted hallways of Capitol Hill are notorious for perplexing tourists. Even Senators’ daughters sometimes have to stop for directions.
May 2, 2011
It wasn’t just a bunch of 20-somethings celebrating Osama bin Laden’s death Sunday night in front of the White House.
May 2, 2011
Twitter went wild with the news of Osama bin Laden’s death Sunday night, and Members were no exception.
April 27, 2011
It’s that time of year again.
April 25, 2011
After he’s done with Congress, Sen. Ben Nelson might have a future on the Food Network.
April 24, 2011
Members of the tea party may have made their way into Congress by saying they’re anti-Washington, but they share a battle cry with some D.C. advocates.
April 24, 2011
In the daily whirlwind of Washington, everyone needs a little fluff sometimes. That’s particularly true if you’re Amy Kremer of the Tea Party Express.
April 22, 2011
Roll Call sat down with Aaron Posner to talk about his vision for the latest play to open at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
