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Brian O.
Kaissi

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi

Works forDRaja Krishnamoorthi · Democratic · Illinois 8th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), overseeing the office's operations and policy agenda. Previously served as Legislative Director. Co-authored a policy essay on higher education transparency with Rep. Krishnamoorthi. Brings expertise in healthcare policy, education policy, and emerging technologies including critical competition issues. Earlier career included government affairs work and congressional internships.

Last year's salary

$207,829

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

8.2y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

2

$2,907 total

Career earnings

$1,126,486

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
forDRaja Krishnamoorthi · Democratic · Illinois 8th District
House
Jul 1, 2021 to Nov 30, 2025
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
forDRaja Krishnamoorthi · Democratic · Illinois 8th District
House
Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
forDRaja Krishnamoorthi · Democratic · Illinois 8th District
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
forDRaja Krishnamoorthi · Democratic · Illinois 8th District
House
Aug 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
forDRaja Krishnamoorthi · Democratic · Illinois 8th District
House
Sep 22, 2017 to Jul 31, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Federal Street Strategies
Government Affairs Intern
Amtrak
Legislative Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
Campaign Compliance Aide
Tom Wolf for Governor

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

2 trips · $2,907 combined disclosed value.

Las Vegas, NV
House gift travel filing
Jan 10, 2024 to Jan 12, 2024
$1,637
Las Vegas, NV
House gift travel filing
Jan 5, 2023 to Jan 7, 2023
$1,270