People / Caitlyn E. Stephenson

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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 full-year salary

$226,274

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

11.4y

3 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

10

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,839,366

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 Present
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

10 trips · $0 combined disclosed value.

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May 5, 2026 to May 7, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026
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Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026
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Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025 to Aug 20, 2025
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Oct 6, 2024 to Oct 8, 2024
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Feb 17, 2024 to Feb 23, 2024
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Oct 27, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023
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Aug 17, 2023 to Aug 23, 2023
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Feb 18, 2023 to Feb 26, 2023
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