People / Melissa J. Ellison

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Melissa J.
Ellison

DIRECTOR OUTREACH/MBR. SERVICESHouse Committee on Ways and Means

Director of Outreach and Member Services at the House Committee on Ways and Means (since 2021). Previously served for more than 10 years in the office of U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), where she rose from legislative intern to Deputy Chief of Staff. During Rep. Sánchez's tenure as House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, served as a senior advisor. Legislative portfolio includes federal taxation, trade, retirement policy, and COVID-19 response efforts.

Last year's salary

$192,863

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,337,449

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Compensation Timeline

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Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DIRECTOR OUTREACH/MBR. SERVICES
House
Jan 27, 2021 to Present
SHARED EMPLOYEE
Office of Representative Linda T. Sánchez
forDLinda T. Sánchez · Democratic · California 38th District
House
Jul 1, 2017 to Jan 30, 2021
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR
House
Sep 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
House
Jul 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2017
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Linda T. Sánchez
forDLinda T. Sánchez · Democratic · California 38th 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 Chief of Staff
Office of U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez
Senior Advisor
House Democratic Caucus

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Sponsored Travel

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