Get to know Stephanie DeMarco 🎙️
Get to know Stephanie DeMarco outside of politics in a new episode of Capitol Spotlight, a video and audio podcast from CNCT.
What better time to have the Manager of Government Affairs at Spotify on the show than Spotify Wrapped season?
Stephanie DeMarco was always interested in music as well as politics. At Susquehanna University, she earned her BA in Political Science with a minor in Music Technology. Then, at Villanova University, she earned her Master's in Public Administration. Stephanie started her D.C. political career in 2017 but, eventually, the opportunity to combine her musical and political interests manifested at Spotify.
Get to know more about Stephanie...
🏠 Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
🎓 College: Susquehanna University & Villanova University
🔗 CNCT with Stephanie about... Your favorite concert memories!
Listen to Stephanie's episode to hear about what it's like to work at Spotify, grad school, creativity in the workplace, and the how to embrace bipartisanship.
01:57: Stephanie's background in music
04:00: What is it like working at Spotify?
06:45: How to bring creativity to the Hill
09:30: Stephanie's favorite concerts
10:20: Perks of working at Spotify
11:36: Stephanie's start on the Hill
16:22: Eastern Pennsylvania Recommendations
18:32: Thinking about grad school?
21:58: Bipartisanship in the Energy & Commerce Committee
22:40: The Golden Rule in politics
25:05: The bright side of compromise
30:20: Making the jump to lobbying
31:55: What to know before leaving your job
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Stephanie started her political career in her home state of Pennsylvania, interning for a president judge, two Members of Congress, the governor's office, and a non-profit. After finishing grad school, she moved to D.C. and started her Hill career within two weeks. Moving from district offices to the Hill, Stephanie has a deep appreciation for district work.
After expanding her political career in D.C., Stephanie ended up working for two Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee: Former Chairman Fred Upton and Former Rep. Ryan Costello. Working in these two offices, Stephanie is happy to report that she was witness to a lot of bipartisanship!
🎵 Now, working as the Manager of Government Affairs at Spotify, Stephanie is able to combine her political and musical interests in an environment that is keen on creativity. Of course, we had to ask Stephanie who some of her favorite artists are. She said:
Chris Stapleton
The Rolling Stones
Circa Survive
➡️ As for her top artists on Spotify Wrapped, you'll have to ask her yourself! Connect with Stephanie here, or by listening to her episode on Capitol Spotlight.