# Juliana Peceli | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Juliana Peceli is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/juliana-peceli --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts)› **Juliana Peceli** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Juliana Peceli, Communications Director / Policy Analyst at Office of Texas State Rep. David Cook. Winner, Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/juliana-peceli.jpg) Category [Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) Organization [Office of Texas State Rep. David Cook](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#office-of-texas-state-rep-david-cook) Title Communications Director / Policy Analyst [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianapeceli/) [Visit Office of Texas State Rep. David Cook](https://house.texas.gov/members/3960) [08 · Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) # Juliana Peceli **Communications Director / Policy Analyst**, Office of Texas State Rep. David Cook Juliana Peceli, Communications Director / Policy Analyst at Office of Texas State Rep. David Cook, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Juliana Peceli brings strategy, clarity, and focus to every message she crafts under the dome. As Communications Director for Rep. David Cook in the Texas House of Representatives, she has earned a reputation for transforming complex legislative ideas into clear, compelling narratives that drive engagement and understanding, both inside the Capitol and across Texas. Her work blends political instinct with disciplined execution, ensuring that every word serves a purpose and every message lands with impact. > “Juliana has an exceptional ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that drive action,” one nominator shared. “Her strategic mindset, combined with a deep understanding of audience behavior, consistently results in impactful campaigns.” Another praised her “unwavering and unmatched work ethic and work product on a day-to-day basis.” Together, these reflections paint the picture of a professional who not only communicates but lead through communication. Before taking on her current role, Juliana led digital and public affairs efforts across several statewide offices, including the Texas Secretary of State and the Texas General Land Office. From managing major social media campaigns to guiding high-profile messaging strategies, she has demonstrated a rare ability to connect policy, politics, and people with precision. As one of this year’s Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year, Juliana exemplifies the future of public policy communication; smart, intentional, and relentlessly effective. 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