Mikayla Mtanous

About Mikayla Mtanous

I’m a policy and public service professional passionate about advancing equity, access, and representation through government and law. My experience spans legislative work at the Minnesota Senate, collaboration with state agencies and councils, and years of volunteer service.Rooted in my Latine heritage and fluent in Spanish, I bring a cross-cultural and analytical perspective to complex policy challenges. I’m preparing for law school to further develop my ability to craft and interpret policy through a justice-centered, community-driven lens.

Experience

1. Committee Administrator

   Minnesota Senate

   Dec 2024 — Present · St Paul, MN, US

   State and Local Government Committee | Chair Tou Xiong- Coordinate and manage all committee operations during and between legislative sessions- Assist the chair in developing, negotiating, and passing the committee’s policy and budget omnibus legislation- Plan, schedule, and post committee hearings, ensuring compliance with Senate rules and deadlines- Conduct and synthesize policy research and fiscal analysis on bills assigned to the committee- Prepare meeting agendas, committee reports, and hearing materials for members and the public- Serve as primary liaison between the committee chair, Senate leadership, members, staff, and state agencies and councils- Manage correspondence, testimony submissions, and legislative tracking for bills within the committee’s jurisdiction- Supervise or coordinate with committee legislative assistants and interns- Support drafting, amending, and reviewing legislation in collaboration with research, counsel, and fiscal staff- Handle logistical arrangements for hearings, including remote or hybrid meeting coordination- Maintain accurate committee records, votes, and public postings- Assist with budget tracking and expenditure oversight related to committee operations- Provide nonpartisan communication and professional representation on behalf of the committee- Maintain professionalism and efficiency in fast-paced, high-stakes legislative environments.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Undergraduate , Political Science and Strategic Communications

  2019 — 2023

• John Marshall Senior High School

  High School Diploma