Climbing the Hill: Panel Discussion 🗣️
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Last Wednesday, CNCT hosted Climbing the Hill - a panel and networking event presented by PhRMA. In case you missed it, an audio and video recording of the panel is now available on the Capitol Spotlight podcast.
For the panel, we welcomed three Hill veterans to share their insights about what it takes to advance your career in D.C. The panelists covered networking skills, field-specific advice, work in campaigns and the private sector, and how to land the dream job.
If you also missed the networking part of the event, keep reading below to find details and contact information for our panelists.
Meet the Panelists 👤
Alex Schriver | Senior VP of Public Affairs, PhRMA
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Alex started in politics in 2009 on the campaign side before transitioning to the official side as Chief of Staff in 2013. In 2017, he started working at Targeted Victory and he is now with PhRMA.
Marie Baldassarre | Chief of Staff, Rep. Ro Khanna
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Marie started on the Hill in 2018 working in digital comms on the Senate side. In 2021, she moved to Rep. Khanna’s office as Comms Director and worked her way up to Chief of Staff.
Emily Ackerman | Deputy Floor Director, House Whip Tom Emmer
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Emily is in her 13th year as a Hill staffer working her way up predominantly in PA House offices. In 2022, she moved to the Rules Committee, then joined Whip Emmer.