As the 119th Congress begins, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) announced the members of her senior staff team who will help lead the office in delivering for the people of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District.

“I am proud to welcome this group of talented and dedicated public servants to Team McIver,” said Rep. McIver. “They each bring a unique passion and skill set to our diverse team. I look forward to working together to create real change for the people at home in NJ-10.”

The senior staff appointments are:

Noelle Rosellini, Chief of Staff

Rosellini brings nearly a decade of experience in communications, management, and political advance to her role as chief of staff. An alum of presidential and high-profile Senate and House races across the country, Rosellini has also served progressive leaders on Capitol Hill, helping launch Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s communications operation in her first term and advising Rep. Jimmy Gomez as deputy chief of staff. Originally from State College, Pennsylvania, she is excited to serve the people of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District.

Imani Hamm, District Director

Hamm is a seasoned political professional with over seven years of experience in government, political strategy, and public affairs. Hamm began her career in Governor Phil Murphy’s office and later served as the Essex County political director in his second gubernatorial campaign. Following her work with Governor Murphy, Imani spent three years working in government affairs, advocating for key policy issues at the state level. Most recently, she served as the deputy campaign manager for McIver. A Montclair, New Jersey native, she earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Public Administration from Rutgers University.

Layla A. Brooks, Legislative Director

Brooks is a proud HBCU alumna and George Washington University graduate. She is an experienced congressional staffer and policy expert with five years of diverse experience on Capitol Hill. Her holistic view to policy combines bicameral committee and personal office experience to build on many big wins in the legislative space. Previously, she served on the legislative teams of Reps. Troy A. Carter, Sr., Nikema Williams, Senate Environment and Public Works, Senate Rules and Administration, and House Homeland Security Committee, and she is an alumna of the UNCF Walton Family Foundation K-12 Education Fellowship.

Taylor Deacon, Communications Director

Deacon is an experienced congressional staffer and media aficionado. Her dynamic approach to communications combines public relations best practices and veteran hill strategies to build a brand and deliver results. She previously served on the communications teams of Reps. Don Davis, Dean Phillips, and Julia Brownley. Before her work on Capitol Hill, she was with ROKK Solutions and the North Carolina Democratic Party.

McIver was sworn into the U.S. House on September 23, 2024, following a special election. This new 119th Congress will be her first full term in federal office. In 2018, she was elected as the youngest woman ever to the Newark City Council where she proudly served as council president for seven years. She is a member of the House Small Business and Homeland Security Committees.