People / Eduardo N. Lerma Jr.

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Eduardo N.
Lerma Jr.

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Veronica Escobar

Works forDVeronica Escobar · Democratic · Texas 16th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) since 2019. Nearly 15 years of congressional experience in both House and Senate. Previously served as Director of Outreach for the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee (2015–2018), Deputy Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (2010–2015), and Homeland Security Legislative Assistant. As Chief of Staff, has built one of the most diverse congressional offices with over 93% bilingual staff and 86% minority representation. 2022 CHCI Congressional Staff Award recipient. CHSA Advisory Committee member.

Last year's salary

$184,973

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

3 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,427,498

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Veronica Escobar
forDVeronica Escobar · Democratic · Texas 16th District
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Nov 30, 2025
LEADERSHIP AIDE
Senate
Mar 16, 2016 to Nov 30, 2018
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
Senate
Dec 14, 2015 to Nov 30, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Director of Outreach
Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
Homeland Security Legislative Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
Staff Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

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