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Joanna C.
Brown

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF/POLICY ADVISOROffice of Representative Tim Walberg

Works forRTim Walberg · Republican · Michigan 5th District

Deputy Chief of Staff and Policy Advisor for the House Education and Workforce Committee under Chairman Tim Walberg, effective January 2025. Previously served as Legislative Director for Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), focusing on education and workforce policies. Has been part of Walberg's office since 2011, starting as an intern in summer 2007, then joining full-time in late 2010 as staff assistant and advancing through various positions. Graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in History and German (2009); Tecumseh High School (2004).

Policy focus

Last year's salary

$140,925

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

2

$1,127 total

Career earnings

$933,841

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.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF/POLICY ADVISOR
Office of Representative Tim Walberg
forRTim Walberg · Republican · Michigan 5th District
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Present
SHARED EMPLOYEE
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Present
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Tim Walberg
forRTim Walberg · Republican · Michigan 7th District
House
Feb 17, 2018 to Jan 2, 2025
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Tim Walberg
forRTim Walberg · Republican · Michigan 7th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 16, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Legislative Director
Office of Rep. Tim Walberg

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

2 trips · $1,127 combined disclosed value.

Cambridge, MD
House gift travel filing
Feb 7, 2024 to Feb 9, 2024
$1,127
Williamsburg, VA
House gift travel filing
Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021
Pending