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Naomi Meria
Lake

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOROffice of Representative Jesús G. "chuy" García

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

Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García (D-IL-4), serving in that role since November 2023. Her legislative work focuses on foreign affairs, international monetary policy, civil rights, and criminal justice. She has been with Congressman García's office since his election to Congress in 2019, previously serving as Senior Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant, and Legislative Correspondent. Prior to joining García's staff in 2018, she worked on local political campaigns in Chicago and served as a research assistant and translator for academic institutions. Born and raised in Chicago. Princeton University graduate with a BA in History and a Certificate in Translation and Intercultural Communication.

Last year's salary

$109,600

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

6.8y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

8

$13,742 total

Career earnings

$518,216

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
House
Sep 1, 2023 to Present
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
House
Dec 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
House
May 10, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT / LC
House
Feb 1, 2020 to May 9, 2021
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 30, 2020

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Campaign staff
Congressman García's campaign

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

8 trips · $13,742 combined disclosed value.

Mexico
House gift travel filing
Jul 29, 2025 to Aug 3, 2025
$960
Panama
House gift travel filing
Mar 31, 2024 to Apr 4, 2024
$960
Panama
House gift travel filing
Mar 31, 2024 to Apr 4, 2024
$960
Guatemala
House gift travel filing
Jan 12, 2024 to Jan 16, 2024
$989
Japan
House gift travel filing
Oct 9, 2022 to Oct 16, 2022
$5,466
Boston, MA
House gift travel filing
Apr 20, 2022 to Apr 22, 2022
$1,245
Honduras
House gift travel filing
Mar 19, 2022 to Mar 27, 2022
$1,581
Guatemala
House gift travel filing
Mar 19, 2022 to Mar 27, 2022
$1,581