People / Mary C. Cruz

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Mary C.
Cruz

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Donald Norcross

Works forDDonald Norcross · Democratic · New Jersey 1st District

Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), managing the Congressman's Washington, D.C. and district operations and leading political strategy and campaigns. Longtime Democratic operative with over 20 years of experience in New Jersey politics. Previously served as District Director for Rep. Norcross (2016–2021). Before joining Congress, served as Political Director for 1199SEIU for nearly five years and Director of the New Jersey Healthcare Workers Alliance for Quality in Long-Term Care (five years), where she directed labor-management partnerships with healthcare unions and nursing home employers. Earlier in her career, she served as District Director for Congressman John Adler.

Last year's salary

$177,733

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

9.8y

2 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,261,271

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

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CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Donald Norcross
forDDonald Norcross · Democratic · New Jersey 1st District
House
Aug 1, 2021 to Present
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Donald Norcross
forDDonald Norcross · Democratic · New Jersey 1st District
House
Mar 9, 2016 to Jul 31, 2021

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

District Director
Office of Congressman Donald Norcross
Political Director
1199SEIU
Director
New Jersey Healthcare Workers Alliance for Quality in Long-Term Care
District Director
Office of Congressman John Adler

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Sponsored Travel

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