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Melanie
Rhinehart

CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of Representative Mike Thompson

Works forDMike Thompson · Democratic · California 4th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) since 2011. Previously served as Legislative Director for Congressman Earl Pomeroy (2007-2010), overseeing his policy agenda. Began career on Capitol Hill as a part-time intern and legislative assistant (2004). In Thompson's office, she leads a broad portfolio spanning natural disasters, wine industry issues, and district affairs. Graduate of UC Berkeley (1996, dual degrees in Political Science and Business) and New York University Stern School of Business (MBA, ~2003).