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Ethan D.
Hinch

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOROffice of Senator Bernie Sanders

Works forIBernie Sanders · Independent · Vermont

Senior Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (promoted July 2025), working primarily on energy, environment, and transportation policy. Previously served as Legislative Aide in Sanders' office since 2017, and before that held a permanent position in the Burlington office from 2015–2017. Graduated from the University of Vermont in 2015 with a BA in Political Science; interned in Sanders' Burlington office during his junior year. From Norwich, Vermont. Works on federal transportation funding, renewable energy, climate action, and infrastructure legislation.

Last full-year salary

$105,511

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

11.8y

9 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$768,074

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SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Senate
Apr 1, 2025 to Present
POLICY ADVISOR
Senate
Oct 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT - SEN SANDERS
Senate
Apr 10, 2023 to Feb 28, 2025
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Apr 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2023
DEPUTY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Oct 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2021
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
Senate
Apr 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2019
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Senate
Apr 1, 2017 to Mar 31, 2018
STAFF ASSISTANT
Senate
Jun 16, 2015 to Mar 31, 2017
INTERN
Senate
Jun 3, 2014 to Oct 1, 2014

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Earlier career

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Staff Member
Office of Senator Bernie Sanders (Burlington)

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