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STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week

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Madison Bau makes the move from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire to Capitol Hill, becoming Field Representative for Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX). Madison received her BA in Political Science and Government from Eau Claire in 2020.

Nick Clemens is now Communications Director for newly sworn-in Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR). Nick was previously a Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV). He is a 2013 graduate of Elizabethtown College with a BA in Political Science, Business Administration and International Studies.

Moving into the Deputy Chief of Staff slot is Nicole Renee Rapanos, working for newly sworn-in Rep. Carlos Antonio Giménez (R-FL). Nicole is a 2010 University of Miami graduate with a BA in Political Science, Public Relations and Communications.
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STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week

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Nate Zimpher makes the move up from Senior Legislative Assistant to Legislative Director for Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio). Nate began his congressional staff career in 2010 as a House Page. He earned his BA in Political Science and Government from American University in 2015.

Annie Goyzueta (Screenshot from Legistorm).

Annie Goyzueta takes over as Operations Director for Rep. Johanna Hayes (D-CT), after serving a stint as Keeper of the Hayes Schedule. Annie earned her MA in Communications and her BA in Marketing from the University of Hartford in, respectively, 2017 and 2014.

Hillary Beard started out as an Intern working for Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL). From there, she moved steadily up as a Press Assistant, Legislative Assistant, Senior Policy Adviser, Legislative Director and now Chief of Staff. How about that for a story of steady application, productivity and dedication! Hillary graduated in 2012 from Birmingham-Southern College with a BA in Political Science. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week

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Kaleb Froehlich sets up shop as Chief of Staff to Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), following nearly five years at Holland & Hart LLP. Kaleb earned his law degree in 2007 from the University of Virginia School of Law and his BA in International Relations and French in 2004 from the University of Southern California.

Senate Special Committee on Aging Aide Thomas Eagen is also a skilled violinist. (Screenshot from Facebook).

Thomas Eagen is the new Disability Police Aide for the Senate Special Committee on Aging, working for Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA). Thomas was previously the Health and Aging Fellow with the committee. He was awarded a PHD in Rehabilitation Science in 2018 by the University of Washington (Seattle), and the same year he also received an MPH in Health System and Policy from UW.

Nate Madden is the new Communications Director for Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), after serving as Director of Strategic Outreach and Engagement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Nate’s BA in Political Science, Government and German was awarded by The Citadel in 2014. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week

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Alex Bolton sets up shop as Chief of Staff for incoming Freshman Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). Alex is moving over from being Field Finance Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). He is a 2013 graduate of Colorado State University with a BA in Political Science and Ethnic Studies.

Bethany Bernston (Screenshot from Facebook).

Bethany Berntson is the new Scheduler and Office Manager for incoming Freshman Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND). Previously, Bethany was Strategic Initiatives Director for Trump Victory. She is a 2018 BS graduate in English Education from Valley City State University. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill This Week”

Keeping Calm In The Post-Election Storm

By Bret Bernhardt

Every two years, Washington and Capitol Hill usher in a season of change and transition following elections and the coming of a new Congress.

Bret Bernhardt, former chief of staff for senators Don Nickles and Jim DeMint.

By design, no one is exempt from this change. It may be that the member or candidate you work for or will work for has lost, retired, been reelected, or just won for the first time.

And everyone is facing the transition from an old Congress to a new one, which brings a myriad of changes, including numerous changes in committee leadership and membership.

Even if you are in the same office when the 117th Congress convenes in January 2021, there will be numerous changes as well. Members increase in seniority, bringing changes within an office and a shuffling of staff. Continue reading “Keeping Calm In The Post-Election Storm”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Samuel Adepoju is the new District Representative for Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ). Samuel was previously a Building Manager at Rutgers University where he also earned his BA in Urban Studies and Affairs in 2019.

Allison Dong (Screenshot from Facebook).

Taking on new duties as Digital Communications Assistant in Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) office is Allison Dong. This is Allison’s first job on Capitol Hill, after tenure at the Department of Defense (DOD) as a National Security and Innovation Fellow. Allison’s BA in International and Global Studies is from the University of Indiana. She was also a Public Diplomacy intern at the Department of State in 2018.

Julia Prus has saddled up with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) as a Tax Legislative Assistant, following her tenure at the Department of the Treasury as a Special Adviser for Legislative Affairs. Julia is a 2016 graduate of Miami University (Ohio) with a BA in Political Science. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Meredith Pohl (Screenshot from Facebook).

There’s a new Texan on the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, namely, Meredith Pohl, who joins the staff as Counsel. Meredith was previously clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. She is a 2018 graduate of the University of Mississippi Law School and earned her BA in Political Science and Government from Purdue University in 2015.

Coming on board as Special Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee, working for Ranking Minority Member Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA) is David Mapp. Serving as Special Counsel is David’s first position in Congress.

Tameka Barber comes on board the staff of Rep. David Scott (D-GA) as a Constituent Services Representative. Tameka earned her MS in Leadership/Project Management in 2011 from Walden University and her BS in Psychology in 1997 from Howard University.

Andrea Jones has saddled up with Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) as a Policy Adviser for the Values Action Team. Previously, Andrea was a Research Assistant in the DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation. She earned her BA in Political Science and Government in 2017 from Liberty University where her tenure also included a project abroad at Oxford University.

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STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Austin Heitzinger is the new Staff Assistant in the office of Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Austin was previously a Public Affairs Intern for SKDKnickerbocker. He also has extensive campaign experience in Oklahoma. He earned his BA from Central State University in Oklahoma in Political Science and Government in 2018, and he will complete his MA in Strategic Public Relations from George Washington University in 2021.

Mollie Cramer (Screenshot from Facebook).

Mollie Cramer moves up from an Internship to Press Assistant for Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). She previously did an Internship in 2017 with Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL). Mollie graduated this year with a BA in Political Science and Government from Cornell.

Mark McKinnon is now National Security Adviser to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL). Previously, Mark was an adviser to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in the Pentagon. He is a University of Mississippi graduate. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Morgan Nunnery (Screenshot from Facebook)

Moving up to Staff Assistant from an internship with Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) is Morgan Nunnery. Morgan earned his BA in economics this year from the University of South Carolina.

Also moving to a Staff Assistant position is Hailey Webre, joining the operation of Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), following internships on the House side with Representatives Clay Higgins and Garrett Graves, also of Louisiana. Hailey graduated last year from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a BA in organizational communications.

Rachel Alger is the new Community Liason for Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA). Previously, Rachel was a Communications Specialist for two Washington State legislative committees.

Owen Reilly has joined the staff of Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), serving as a Legislative Assistant. Owen previously worked for two years (2014-2016) in the office of Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). He graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 2014 and the State University of New York at Fredonia with a BA in English and Philosophy in 2006. So if you ever need to talk Chaucer and Causal Fallacies, you know who to look up!

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STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Christopher Cox (Screenshot from Legistorm).

Got a question about Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) concerning her views on civil rights, native Americans, technology, health or families (and lots of other issues as well)? Then the person you need to talk to is Christopher Cox, Clarke’s new Senior Policy Adviser. He is moving up from being Clarke’s Senior Legislative Assistant. Christopher is a 2016 MPH graduate of Jackson State University in health policy and management, and he earned his BA in political science and legal studies in 2013, also from Jackson State University.

Sheresh Khan (Screenshot from Facebook).

Sheresh Khan is the new Legislative Director for Rep. Lou Correau (D-Calif.). Sheresh was previously Legislative Assistant in the Correau office. Sheresh started on the Hill as a Legislative Assistant for Correau in 2017. Sheresh is a graduate of the University of California at San Diego.

Also moving up to a Senior Policy Adviser position is Elizabeth Arevalo, working for Rep. Ted Leiu (D-Calif.). Elizabeth, who has worked for Leiu since 2015, was previously a Legislative Assistant. Elizabeth graduated with a BA in political science in 2014 from Notre Dame University. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Rhona Craig, Communications Director for Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). Screenshot from Facebook.

New Communications Director Rhonda Craig has taken over the thankless tasks of corralling the journalists, PR hacks and other disreputable characters covering Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). Rhonda earned her MPPM in public policy analysis this year from Georgetown University and her BA in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri.

Tjesis Thatte has a return engagement in the office of Rep. Antonio Cardenas (D-Calif.) as Chief of Staff, following a stint at the Internet & Television Association (NCTA). Before that, Tjesis was Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Counsel and other posts for Cardenas, beginning as a legislative intern. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ Up On The Hill This Week

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Clare Paoletta, House Energy and Commerce Committee (Screenshot from Facebook)

Returning to the Hill as a Policy Analyst for Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is Clare Paoletta, working for Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR). Clare was previously Project Coordinator for the National Association of Community Health Centers and before that an Intern for Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI). Clare expects to complete a MS degree this year from Georgetown University and she is a 2018 graduate with a BA in political science and government, and biology from Fordham University.

Making the transition from two years as Special Assistant to President Donald Trump in the White House to Senior Policy Adviser to Rep. Larry Buschon (R-IN) is Kelly Collins. Kelly has also previously worked for Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and for Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR). She is a 2016 graduate of the University of Dayton in Spanish and international studies.

Christine Leonard is the new Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, working for the chairman, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). Christine is a Hill veteran, having worked as Senior Counsel for four years for Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and before that as Legislative Assistant to Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-MA). She was also Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for two years under President Barack Obama. Christine law degree was awarded in 2001 by Boston College Law School. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ Up On The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ Up On The Hill This Week

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Closing several professional loops is Brett William Doyle, the new Senior Adviser to Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) on the Congressional Oversight Commission. The move marks Brett’s return to the Hill after stints at EPA and the USTR. Previous to those slots, he worked for Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) on the Senate Republican Policy Committee and before that as a legislative correspondent for Toomey. Brett’s BA in history was awarded in 2010 from Lafayette College and he earned a certificate in joint professional military education in 2020 from the U.S. Naval War College.

Becky Shane, Staff Assistant, Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.)(Screenshot from Facebook).

New on the Hill is Becky Shane, taking on the challenges of being a Staff Assistant to Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.). Becky received her BA in philosophy, politics, economics and history in 2019 from Claremont McKenna College.

There is a new Special Counsel on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and his name is Patrick J. McCormick, working for Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Before making this move, Patrick was Chief Counsel for the committee. He received his law degree in 1984 from the Catholic University of America Columbus Law School and his BA in 1977 from the Jesuit University in Wheeling, WVA. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ Up On The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Susan Fortnam takes on her first job on Capitol Hill as California Democrat Rep. Mike Levin’s new Scheduler. Her previous work included nearly five years of event planning and management with Nardello & Co., and Education Reimagined. She’s a 2013 graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a BA in international and global studies.

Also moving up this week is Derek Judd, from Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-MI) to Legislative Director for Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-NY). Derek earned his BA in political science from Colgate University in 2014.

It’s a promotion from Staff Assistant to Legislative Correspondent for Caroline Briscoe, working for Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas). Caroline earned her BA in Government from the University of Texas this year.

Brandon DiVulvio is the new Legislative Aide to Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL). Brandon previously held various positions on Kelly’s staff, beginning as a Fellow in June 2018. He is a 2016 American University graduate with a BS in political science. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week”

STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week

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Ryan Bentz is making the move from Intern to Staff Assistant to Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE). Ryan expects to complete his BS in political science and government in 2021 from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Ryan Bentz at Mount Vernon (Screen shot from Facebook).

Also making the jump from Intern is Nathan Chael, who was promoted to Legislative Correspondent on the staff of Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM).

And yet another congressional Intern making the move to the regular staff is Max Lurie, as a Staff Assistant to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Max received his BA in government and Middle Eastern studies from Dartmouth in 2019. Max’s internship were with Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and for Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY) on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Diane Adamson is the new Special Projects and Policy Coordinator for Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), following a year as a Legislative Correspondent. Adamson previously worked for Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. Fredericka Wilson (D-FL). Diane earned her BA in anthropology from Tufts University in 2015. Continue reading “STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up The Hill This Week”