People / Jennifer A. Goedke

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Jennifer A.
Goedke

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice 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.

Last year's salary

$172,497

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,302,413

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
Office of Representative George Whitesides
forDGeorge Whitesides · Democratic · California 27th District
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Present
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Jared Huffman
forDJared Huffman · Democratic · California 2nd District
House
Dec 21, 2020 to Jan 2, 2025
DEPUTY CHEIF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Mike Thompson
forDMike Thompson · Democratic · California 5th District
House
Jul 1, 2017 to Dec 20, 2020
POLICY DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Mike Thompson
forDMike Thompson · Democratic · California 5th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Chief of Staff
Office of Rep. Jared Huffman
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Rep. Mike Thompson
Legislative Assistant
Office of Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Legislative Assistant
Office of Rep. Lane Evans
Staff Assistant
Office of Rep. Henry Waxman
Advocacy Director
Basic Education Coalition
Office of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

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