A globe trotter, Melissa is a huge fan of Mc Donalds and Diet Coke, and if youre lucky enough to travel with her, youre getting Diet Coke for breakfast, no joke! serve vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness and hunger and touch over 3,500 lives annually. Talking about how life has changed for Michelle post-White House, Melissa told Chicago Tribune, Shes earned this phase in her life where she can make more of her own decisions. I oversaw all the correspondence that came out of the East Wing. As told to Rebecca Nelson. I planned his youngest daughter, Hanis, bat mitzvah. When Melissa Winter was growing up, she wasn't exactly sure what went on in Washington, D.C. Stuart Cahill/Pool . I was an art history major. When we won [the primary], that night, we sat in her room, and ate wings and French fries, and drank Champagne, and celebrated. But I am now sort of the go-between, the intermediator between people in general and Mrs. Obama. We had some really good heart-to-hearts. She has spent decades advocating for students and youth, their families and public schools. Michele loves spending time with family and friends, reading, skiing, going to the beach, traveling, and biking. I love waking up every morning and feeling that each day is new and different. Claim this page to update your photo and bio info. During COVID they worked as a community with legislators such as Michelle Steel to help small business survive and continue to work to ensure we thrive. I worked for [California Rep.] Anna Eshoo [as an executive assistant after that]. After a year, I ended up working for [Connecticut Sen.] Joe Lieberman. So much of our conversation could veer off into reality television, or what movies we've seen, or what books we were reading. It wasn't so much the policy side of it. Steel Introduces Repeal to $600 IRS Reporting Minimum, Delivered: Funding for the Sand Replenishment Project, House Passes Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, Congress eyes rapidly arming Taiwan to counter Chinese aggression, Rep. Michelle Steel speaks in House panel on U.S.-China relations, calling it personal, Steel, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Support Taiwan Defense Against CCP Invasion. I was not registered to vote. [Through the program,] I interned with a Texas congressman, John Bryant. Town Halls. There was not one person left in their house, because [it seemed] every single person in Accra, where we were, had poured out into the street to see her. From veterans service work to youth champions, to public safety and community partnerships, these 18 women work every day to make our communities better. Alyssa what do they say? I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of that. A graduate of UCLA pursuing her Masters in Public Administration from Cal State University, San Bernardino, Cindys employment with the County began more than 24-years ago at the Orange County Department of Child Support Services. They did real things that really affected people's lives. This has given her an insight that many people don't have in these positions, as to what our at-risk and homeless youth are experiencing and needingan insight and a gift that she is taking advantage of here in our community today. I was watching what was happening on TV, and I looked at my host and I said to her, Im not sure you all understand whats happening but I cant be here anymore. I left and I put the Dixie Chicks on in the car because I just couldnt listen to the news. Every single night on his drive home, Id connect him on the phone to his mother, who each and every night sounded like it was like the greatest thing in the world that she was on the phone with Joey. Michelle Hudacsko is now the chief of staff, a spokesperson for Richmond Public School confirms to 8News. Chief is the only organization . But after . Apply for an internship in one of our offices. I got home, and I turned on my TV with no volume, and I watched. Her passion is working to improve the care and safety for every patient and family needing healthcare. I loved watching Congress. I spent 10 years with him. I'm going to cry again right now thinking about it. Victoria is the Executive Field Chairwoman with First Financial Security, Inc. She also loves to cook and read books in her free time. @WaysandMeansGOP. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., on the House steps of the Capitol in 2020. I moved to D.C. the day after I graduated college, in the summer of 89. Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., and Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, would also join this list if they prevail. Kalvin Alvarez Constituent Affairs Manager Their races have not yet been called. Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. taken in 2022 Also, aides for any relevant committees, leadership offices, campaign committees . She graduated in history from Skidmore College, New York, and was later asked to attend an internship program in Washington, D.C. by her mother, to fill in for her brother who opted out at the last moment. The politics and business news you need to stay up to date, delivered daily in a must-read newsletter. She has worked for the State of California as a public information officer and outreach specialist for more than 16 years. Michele is a Northwestern University Dental School Graduate with a Degree in Dental Hygiene. Melissa Winter was born on November 16, 1967. Winter aboard Bright Star, Michelle Obama's plane when she was first lady, during a flight to Iowa on May 7, 2011. Registered LegiStorm users get access to more free content and are the first to know about exciting new products and services. 1K followers 500+ connections. Along with her career accomplishments, Lisa has invested much of her time and attention into selflessly serving the local community through several recognized organizations and philanthropic endeavors through Orange County United Way and OCAPICA. My brother was very interested in politics. How do we use these unbelievable opportunities that we have, and, frankly, with less constraints than we did in the White House, make them work for Mrs. Obama in this next phase of her life? She spent her childhood in Chicago and also in La Jolla, California, after her family opted to move from Chicago. He is fluent in Spanish. Kori is a mom, and a business owner that truly loves her community. The first African-American president had just won and I had had an excruciatingly small part in making that happen by, hopefully, doing everything I could for his wife. Michele is a Northwestern University Dental School Graduate with a Degree in Dental Hygiene. LegiStorm is constantly adding new information on the people, places and reports in our database. I went home and quit my job. President and Trustee, Capistrano Unified School District, Chief Transformation Officer, MemorialCare, Executive Director, New Directions for Women. Kalvin graduated from Costa Mesa High School and now lives in Anaheim. Michelle Wu's incoming chief of staff Tiffany Chu is a former commissioner of the San Francisco Department of the Environment and former CEO and co-founder of the transportation planning software . You have 435 members of Congress but each individual office is its own little microcosm. When Melissa Winter was growing up, she wasnt exactly sure what went on in Washington, D.C. She persisted. The whole White House [staff] felt this physically, emotionally, mentally. University of Southern California - BA, religion Please sign up here to receive email newsletter updates from Representative Steel. Shannon is a longtime resident of Orange County. Together with her husband, were named Los Alamitos High School Hero of the Heart and they continue to work within the community to find ways to draw business back to Seal Beach. So its much broader than it was before. District. Melissa Winter never intended to go into politics, but one summer internship completely changed her life. She lives in Huntington Beach with her husband Pete who is a Police Officer in the City of Huntington Beach. Every single Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Senate breaks for caucus lunches, and its the one time of the week that your bosses will not call you. She previously worked in a private practice and volunteered for mobile dental clinics along with local remote dental clinics for underserved residents. I made sure that the girls were enrolled in school, that they had internships in the summer and went to camp. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. Helen Macfie is the Chief Transformation Officer for MemorialCare health system headquartered in Fountain Valley. A large part of my job was taking care of the family. serve vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness and hunger and touch over 3,500 lives annually. The Chief of Staff typically exists alongside several other roles that report directly to the CEO. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Born and raised in Nashville, TN and have been residing in Aliso Viejo for 25 years. We are lucky to have women in our lives that have helped so many of us achieve and succeed. Netflixs documentary film Becoming provides the viewers with an in-depth look at the life of the first African American First Lady of the United States. A handful of House races have still not been called, but the 2024 House battleground is already taking shape. I had a lot of tutoring going on. Twenty House members-elect are in districts that backed the opposite party's presidential nominee in 2020. Its unbelievable to see how people the whole world was affected by this presidency. So I thought, OK, there's something about this little adventure my family is throwing me into that will certainly turn out to be fun. According to data from Daily Kos Elections, which has robust tracking of new and old congressional districts, at least 16 Republicans will represent Biden districts, while at least four Democrats will represent districts former President Donald Trump would have won in 2020. IE 11 is not supported. I loved Chicago but I wasnt going to move back there. Alex Rounaghi serves as a Policy Advisor for Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley. GOP takes control of the House with party's future still uncertain, Midterm elections roundup: Seven House races still uncalled, Most members of Congress seeking another office fell short this cycle, Bowser: Effort to overturn D.C. crime law is 'indignity' facing city. WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES EAST WING STAFF CHANGES. Wherever she would go, I think people would forget about politics, whether someone liked her husband or not. She also manages adjournment in memoriam requests. I loved that job. June 4, 2009. Michelle Eunjoo Park Steel, California Board of Equalization (May 2009-Jan. 2015) Replacing Norris as chief of staff will be Mrs. Obama's longtime friend Susan Sher. Michele Mullen serves as the Community Outreach Director for Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley and supports COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics through the Orange County Health Care Agency. I asked our community to nominate outstanding women in Orange County who are civically engaged and committed to improving our communities. He first served as a student intern when Supervisor Foley was the Mayor of Costa Mesa and now attends California State University, Fullerton where he majors in Political Science. A Nats fan, Melissa, can be spotted catching up with her family and friends at local restaurants. House passes Rep. Steel's legislation to protect taxpayers, rein in an unaccountable federal agency, and reverse course from the dangerous path of growing bureaucracy and heavy-handed federal government. My mother said to me, I've already paid for this program. I wasn't exceptional in any particular way. I am a top producing Realtor in south OC and have been in real estate for almost 20 years. Rebecca Nelson is a magazine writer in New York. Living the American dream. A lot of what I do is making sure that she has the opportunities to continue to do the work that is so important to her. Michelle Steel (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 45th Congressional District.She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Michelle Obama 's former chief of staff Tina Tchen is the new president and CEO of Time's Up, it was announced Monday. New York-22: Businessman Brandon Williams. In 2019, Jenet published her first novel, entitled Resurrecting Hope: Overcoming the Invisible Violence of Child Abuse, documenting her professional and personal journey. FitzSimmons worked tirelessly to craft the strategy behind our campaign so we were able to flip the district into Republican hands for the first time in three decades. I would love it if you would pay me to work there for the summer. And they did. Two of her significant activities are leading Sunshine Club, providing informational speakers to the community, and being President of Golden Age Foundation, a charitable group meeting the needs of residents for the last 12 years. Most of the financial support came from her own hard-earned money or close friends and families to help the orphans and people in need. Those were the two criteria by which I completely altered my existence. U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) Communications Director Apr 2019 - Jan 20211 year 10 months The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Lead on all committee communications efforts,. She struggled and worked hard for those depending on her but focused on prayer. What we were seeing and feeling on the road was tangible, and people were responding to Michelle Obama. San Francisco, California, United States. Jenet Kreitner Is the Founder and CEO of Grandmas House of Hope, a non profit charitable organization that Empowers the Invisible in Orange County. Formerly unhoused herself, Kreitner was named Founder of the Year for the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day and recognized as one of Orange Countys 100 Most Influential People in 2014. 218 talking about this. Melissa has worked for John Bryant, Norman Mineta, Anna Eshoo, Joe Lieberman, before landing a job that would change her life a close confidant of Michelle Obama for Obamas Presidential campaign. His duties include assisting residents who contact the office, attending community events and ribbon cuttings, updating cities and elected officials in the district about the priorities and initiatives of Supervisor Foley and the County of Orange. Each one is supposed to do sort of the best they can for [their constituents]. Manuel graduated from the University of California- Irvine in 2017 with double majors in Political Science and Religious Studies. It's non-refundable. She worked tirelessly to make her life and that of her children better and more meaningful. She assists with special events planning and helps to connect different organizations, nonprofits, and schools through the Supervisors office. I had read one of his two books and I spent two hours with his wife. Two of her significant activities are leading Sunshine Club, providing informational speakers to the community, and being President of Golden Age Foundation, a charitable group meeting the needs of residents for the last 12 years. Led research strategy, talent mapping, and account management for executive recruiting (Director+) in software . I found that I didnt have that kind of relationship with Congresswoman Eshoo. [On election night last year,] I had gone to a party at one of our staffers homes. She took me out for a fancy dinner. Sources tell 8News Hudacsko has been working in the school system for at least a week . She believes that giving back is truly a privilege and continues this work today. It was a tough time. To learn more, visit: www.GrandmasHouseofHope.org. Jackie Norris will become a senior adviser to the Corporation for National and Community Service. (2004-2008), Activities and notes: Minor in architecture, Orange County (Calif.) Board of Supervisors (Sept. 2016-Dec. 2020) Academics were challenging for me. It was the people side of it, the public service side. Stephanie Wade is a Policy advisor to Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley related to Veterans and homelessness. I always was working for Michelle Obama the person, and then after that, I was working for Michelle Obama the first lady, because I didnt do any policy. New. Chani Mintz is the President and CEO of Friendship Circle and its Center for Special Needs, which provides assistance and life-changing support to over 1,000 individuals with special needs and their families by offering much needed recreational, social, educational, vocational and therapeutic programming for them. At the White House, I came in as [Michelle Obamas] deputy chief of staff. Norris will continue to work with the first ladys office and the administration as it implements a new law to expand national community service programs. Sher joined the administration as an associate counsel to the president. Kimberlee Belli is the Scheduler and Office Manager for Supervisor Katrina Foley. Womens History Month gives us even more opportunity to recognize the trailblazers that came before us. October 7, 2019 6:33am. First lady Michelle Obama talks with Winter in the East Wing of the White House on May 3, 2010. 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One of the members of my foursome was a woman named .css-tjvzc4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;border-bottom:thin solid #6F6F6F;}.css-tjvzc4:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Alyssa Mastromonaco, who worked for then-Sen. Barack Obama. Replacing Norris as chief of staff will be Mrs. Obamas longtime friend Susan Sher. She reviews and responds to all incoming meeting requests for our office, scheduling, setting up and organizing multiple monthly reoccurring meetings. In the past week, LegiStorm added: To see staff salaries for aides in the personal office of Rep. Michelle Steel, select a time period below. Chani is also the Co-Founder of Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Newport Beach which conducts an array of charitable, social, educational and humanitarian programs - Chani is a lifelong educator and special needs activist and resides in Newport Beach along with her husband Rabbi Reuven Mintz and their six children. It was rough. Republicans have taken control of the House and the NBC News Decision Desk estimates the chamber's tally will be 221 Republicans and 214 Democrats, with a margin of error of plus or minus two seats. StormFeed. Is this you? Alex is a 2020 graduate of Dartmouth College, with double majors in Government & History. New York-04: Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony DEsposito. His duties include assisting residents who contact the office, attending community events and ribbon cuttings, event planning, updating cities and elected officials in the district about the priorities and initiatives of Supervisor Foley and the County of Orange. While her kids were in high school, she chaired the Seal Beach Summer Concert Series for five years, keeping live music in Seal Beach. We spent an enormous amount of time figuring out: how does she continue her work with children, and Let Girls Learn, and education, and making sure kids eat right, and mentoring, and all the things she did that were so important to her in the White House? When her children were in elementary school their media center faced budget cuts, but she stood up and chaired Project LEAP, a foundation to cover position costs that would have been otherwise lost. We get a glimpse of it in the film as she ensures Michelle is on schedule for every meeting, conference, and book-signing event they go to. Learn more about my work to secure $15.5 million for the Surfside-Sunset and Newport Beach sand replenishment project. In Laguna, she has held the positions of firefighter/paramedic, engineer, captain, administrative staff captain, and currently Battalion Chief. She is the proud principal of DeMille Elementary School, the home of the first Vietnamese/English Dual Language Immersion program in the state of California. Order a flag to be flown over the US Capitol. Shannon has been an educator in the Westminster School District for nearly 30 years. Growing up in Chicago, and then in La Jolla, California, politics didn't enter into my thought process at all. Memo: Emmers son has new job in Congress, As the pandemic ebbs, Minnesota lawmakers and their staff resume taking free trips. People are always trying to figure out what is the role of the spouse and how seriously do we take them? Michelle Eunjoo Park Steel Communications Director, Third District State Assemblymember Jeff Miller (Feb. 2009-May 2009) Intern Contact Information Email, work: arie.dana@mail.house.gov Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) Office: Main Office View Larger Map Privately Financed Travel 1 trip taken in 2022 costing $1,102 See map of trips Trip Destinations: It's very orderly. I was moving him around, making sure he was getting a briefing book every night, getting his letters signed, talking to his wife, and getting [him] home to Connecticut. There seemed to be a mutual understanding between the two of us that I was going to stay. For the past fourteen months, I have worked continuously with supporters around the Seventh Congressional District to build a strong team, said Fischbach. Antoinette Balta is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Veterans Legal Institute (VLI), a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to low income and homeless veterans. Therefore, Melissa continues to work as Michelles personal chief of staff and works diligently to make sure Michelle is able to strike a balance between her work schedule and spending time with her family and kids.

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