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Alexandra K.
Schnelle

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Steve Cohen

Works forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9), leading the office operations and overseeing the representative's work on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Instrumental in securing passage of over a dozen key provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act. Previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff and in various roles within Cohen's office, including Intern Coordinator. Political science graduate from University of Tennessee-Knoxville, beneficiary of the Tennessee Hope Scholarship established by Rep. Cohen.

Last year's salary

$145,000

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

9.0y

6 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

2

$1,209 total

Career earnings

$763,802

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Steve Cohen
forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District
House
Sep 1, 2021 to Present
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Steve Cohen
forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District
House
Feb 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Steve Cohen
forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 30, 2021
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/LC
Office of Representative Steve Cohen
forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District
House
Dec 12, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/STAFF ASSIST
Office of Representative Steve Cohen
forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District
House
Nov 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018
STAFF ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Steve Cohen
forDStephen E. Cohen · Democratic · Tennessee 9th District
House
Jan 1, 2017 to Oct 31, 2017

Chapter III

Sponsored Travel

2 trips · $1,209 combined disclosed value.

Gettysburg, PA
House gift travel filing
Apr 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
$679
Charlotte, NC
House gift travel filing
Feb 24, 2023 to Feb 24, 2023
$530