Isabel's Bio
Isabel Waller, an associate, joined the firm in November 2023 and supports the Des Moines, Iowa office. In her role, she primarily assists with administrative and support duties, legislative fundraising, scheduling meetings, and organizing annual events and legislative receptions. During legislative session, she is responsible for attending hearings, inputting Bill declarations for clients, drafting weekly newsletters, and providing legislative research and policy analysis through issue papers and bill summaries.Prior to Cornerstone, Isabel was a fiscal legislative analyst for the Legislative Service Agency for the State of Iowa. In this role, she researched, tracked legislation and prepared fiscal impact estimates. Isabel also organized meetings, led various projects and planned events.
Before the Legislative Service Agency, Isabel worked as a statewide technical assistance coordinator for Home Forward Iowa through AmeriCorps VISTA. She regularly performed research, analyzed data and presented her findings and recommendations. In addition, Isabel collaborated with board members in support of programs and encouraged participation. She also worked in the Office of the Attorney General of Iowa as a consumer protection division intern.
Isabel received her bachelor’s in public administration from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 2020.