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Jonathan K.
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DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — Office of the Senate Democratic Leader

Director of Economic Development for U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer since 2019, advising on economic and community development policy and managing relationships with the private sector. Previously served in a similar role for over a decade with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (2012–2019), and earlier as Legislative Assistant to Senator Gillibrand (2009–2011) and Staff Assistant to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (2008–2009). Stennis Congressional Staff Fellow (2017–2018) and Truman Scholar. Over 15 years of Capitol Hill experience in economic development, legislative relations, and appropriations.