Contact Calli Wilsey

Calli Wilsey oversees government relations and long-range, strategic planning for the City of Reno, coordinating public policy efforts between all levels of government and ensuring progress on strategic goals, long-range policy development, special projects, and federal, state, and local government affairs.

Prior to her current role, Calli oversaw administrative services for the City’s Community Development Department and led efforts to evaluate and improve departmental operations with an emphasis on customer service. 

During her time in the public sector for both local government and at the Washoe County School District, she has focused on strategic communications and outreach initiatives to empower citizens to take an active role with their government and better connect government with the people we serve. 

With a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Business Administration from the University of Southern California (Fight On!), she started her career as a local news reporter and producer where she covered state and local government and a variety of other topics. 

Calli was born and raised in Reno. She spends her free time exploring public lands in Nevada with her husband and two German shorthaired pointers and enjoying time with family.