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Kari J.
Moe

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Jesús G. "chuy" García

Works forDJesús G. "chuy" García · Democratic · Illinois 4th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Jesús G. 'Chuy' García (D-IL) from 2019 to 2021. A longtime congressional staffer and progressive leader who previously served as Chief of Staff to Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-05) and as Senate Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Paul Wellstone. Also served as Deputy Mayor of Chicago under Mayor Harold Washington in the 1980s. Held expertise in racial and economic justice, housing, mental health parity, domestic violence prevention, labor rights, and immigration reform. Currently works as a leadership coach, strategic advisor, and fellow at the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.

Last year's salary

$23,751

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

2 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$481,017

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Employment History

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CHIEF OF STAFF
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Present
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Keith Ellison
forDKeith Ellison · Democratic · Minnesota 5th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017

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Earlier career

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

Deputy Mayor
City of Chicago
Senate Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor
Office of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone
Chief of Staff
Office of U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison
Fellow
George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership
Congressional Management Foundation

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