Ep. 2: The Structure of a Congressional Office and How to Boost Effectiveness Out of the Gate
During this episode, Aubrey Wilson and Taylor J. Swift glean insight from seven guests – three sitting Representatives, two former Members of House, and three experienced Chiefs of Staff – about how to approach hiring staff at the start of a new Congress. From honing in on what staff positions to fill first to sharing insights on how to foster a good working relationship between DC and district-based teams, to the importance of fostering mentorships, the conversation is packed with wisdom from some of the most effective managers on the Hill.
Guests:
Guests:
- Rep. Maxwell Frost [D, FL]
- Rep. Kat Cammack [R, FL]
- Rep. Derek Kilmer [D, WA]
- Former Rep. Rodney Davis [R, IL]
- Former Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO]
- Bradford Fitch, former President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation, and former Chief of Staff
- Keenan Austin Reed, Principal and incoming CEO at the Alpine Group and former Chief of Staff
- Yuri Beckelman, Chief of Staff for Rep. Maxwell Frost [D, FL]
Additional resources, including those mentioned in the episode, can be found popvox.org/gavel-in/ep-2
