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Cara V.
Camacho

CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of Representative James A. Himes

Works forDJames A. Himes · Democratic · Connecticut 4th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. James A. Himes (D-CT) since June 2023. Government affairs leader with extensive White House and federal agency experience. Served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Security Council during the Obama Administration, where she led congressional engagement on national security, sanctions, and anti-money laundering policy. Previously Chief of Staff for the Office of Special Operations and Combating Terrorism at the Department of Defense (recipient of Exceptional Service Award). Held roles at the Treasury Department (Office of Legislative Affairs and Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence), The Clearing House (Vice President, Government Relations), and Bank Policy Institute (Senior Vice President, Government Affairs). Earlier Hill experience includes service on the staff of Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA).