Jelena Chargel

With experience in advocacy and trial preparation, Jelena’s deep understanding of public policy and legal research contributes to her success at maintaining research quality and supporting analysts in synthesizing their substantive knowledge and issue understanding, with client needs. In this capacity, Jelena coordinates research staff training, monitors trends and emerging issues at the state and federal levels, and ensures quality and timely tracking for StateScape clients.

Prior to joining StateScape, Jelena supported attorneys representing inmates on death row and participated in dependency litigation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Mason University and obtained her Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law. Jelena is a member of the Virginia Bar.