Tessyn Opferman, Government Affairs Manager
Tess brings with her a career of passionate advocacy on behalf of some of Nevada’s most vulnerable populations. She also hates social media.
Energizer. Problem-Solver. Transformer.
Tess, a true lover of Nevada, is set on making the Silver State a better place for Nevada’s families by passing strong policy.
She started her career as a field organizer, where she built political knowhow and the resilience required to work in the rough-and-tumble political landscape. Making connections and building relationships landed her a job with the Lockard Group, learning under the wings of a longtime Nevada operative and confidant. There, she spent her first legislative session, sitting through endless, drab hearings while waiting to testify on legislation relating to healthcare, employee relations, education, and more. Some would have fled, and rightfully so, but Tess flourished knowing that these policies would directly benefit the lives of Nevadans.
Later, Tess found herself at the City of Reno, where she worked directly with the city council and their constituents as a Community Liaison. She coordinated city events, ran city boards, and worked with residents to resolve problems and concerns. She also served on the City’s legislative team, tracking hundreds of bills in a wide range of policy areas. Tess comes to Pinyon after a second stint with the Lockard Group, this time managing her own portfolio of clients and projects.
