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Caitlyn E.
Stephenson

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Senator Gary C. Peters

Works forDGary C. Peters · Democratic · Michigan

Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) since March 2021. Previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff (2015–2021) and in multiple roles in Senator Peters' office since 2008, including scheduler in the House, field organizer, and campaign coordinator. Native of Oakland County, Michigan; known for her deep knowledge of Michigan and role in the 2016 Michigan Coordinated Campaign. Has led bipartisan delegations and serves on networks including GlobalWIN.

Last year's salary

$112,849

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.9y

3 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

12

$38,124 total

Career earnings

$1,725,941

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
Senate
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2025
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Senate
Jan 3, 2015 to Sep 30, 2020
TRANSITION COORDINATOR
Senate
Nov 11, 2014 to Jan 2, 2015

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Deputy Campaign Manager
Peters for Michigan
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of U.S. Senator Gary Peters
Legislative Intern
Michigan Association of School Administrators

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

12 trips · $38,124 combined disclosed value.

Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026
$12,061
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
$2,217
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Aug 18, 2025 to Aug 20, 2025
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Aug 18, 2025 to Aug 20, 2025
$2,033
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Oct 6, 2024 to Oct 8, 2024
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Oct 6, 2024 to Oct 8, 2024
$2,246
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Feb 17, 2024 to Feb 23, 2024
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Oct 27, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023
Pending
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Aug 17, 2023 to Aug 23, 2023
$6,343
Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Feb 18, 2023 to Feb 26, 2023
$13,225