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Jennifer A.
Goedke

CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of Representative George Whitesides

Works forDGeorge Whitesides · Democratic · California 27th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27) from Dec. 2024–Jan. 2026. A seasoned Capitol Hill leader with more than 25 years of experience within the House Democratic Caucus, known for strategic judgment and ability to build bipartisan relationships. Previously served as Chief of Staff to Rep. Jared Huffman and Deputy Chief of Staff to Rep. Mike Thompson, helping advance major legislative initiatives. Held senior roles with members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Blue Dog Coalition, and the New Democrat Coalition. Now a Principal at law firm Squire Patton Boggs in the Public Policy Practice.