Meet the Team

Derek Helm

Derek is the full-time District Director for our office. He received a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University majoring in Political Science and History. Prior to this position, Derek worked in Springfield in the Office of the Speaker and supported Representative Barbara Hernandez while she was in Springfield. 


He loves working with the community, and will gladly help you in any way he can! 


He can also be reached to help schedule meetings or events with the representative, as well as be contacted for any policy ideas that you have for our office to push for in Springfield!

Sabrina Aguirre

Sabrina Aguirre is the full-time Constituent Outreach Director for our office. She received her Bachelor's at Aurora University in Aurora, IL! Sabrina majored in Political Science and Public Policy and minored in Spanish. Sabrina is passionate about being involved and helping constituents in the District 50 community.


Sabrina can be contacted if you need help connecting with a state department or need local resources.