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Lilah L.
Pomerance

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Pramila Jayapal

Works forDPramila Jayapal · Democratic · Washington 7th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) since January 2021. As Chief of Staff, she oversees the office's portfolio including healthcare, immigration, civil rights, and climate action. Described as a lifelong organizer with extensive Capitol Hill experience and relationships with outside advocacy partners. Previously served as Chief of Campaigns at the Center for Popular Democracy (2017–2020), Director of Federal and State Initiatives at the Center for Popular Democracy, Executive Director of SEIU Washington State Council, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, and held several senior roles at SEIU including Acting Political Director, Deputy Director of Government Relations, and 2020 Director.

Last year's salary

$175,749

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

5.0y

1 role tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$5,675 total

Career earnings

$837,255

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 Pramila Jayapal
forDPramila Jayapal · Democratic · Washington 7th District
House
Jan 2, 2021 to Present

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Chief of Campaigns
Center for Popular Democracy
Director of Federal and State Initiatives
Center for Popular Democracy
Acting Political Director
Service Employees International Union
Deputy Director of Government Relations
Service Employees International Union
2020 Director
Service Employees International Union
Executive Director
SEIU Washington State Council
Executive Director
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $5,675 combined disclosed value.

Tel Aviv, Israel
House gift travel filing
Jun 30, 2022 to Jul 7, 2022
$5,675