STAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Moving Up On The Hill (Might Be Someone You Know!)

Courtesy of Legistorm:

BENI HARMONY moves into her first full-time challenge on Capitol Hill, serving as Press Secretary for Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ). Beni was previously an Intern in the office of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). She plans to be a 2024 graduate of the Thunderbird School of Global Management with a BS in International and Global Studies.

HARDEN SPENCER is the newLegislative Director for Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), advancing from his previous position in the same office as a Legislative Assistant. Harden has an MDiv in Theology and Theological Studies from Duke University School of Divinity in 2018. He also has a BA in Religion and Religious Studies and Communications Studies from Huntingdon College in 2015.

Rep. Ken Buck’s (R-CO) Scheduler duties are now the responsibility of LUCY HERRINGTON, who comes over from Rep. Andy Barr’s (R-KY) office where she was a Staff Aide. Lucy is a 2020 University of Kentucky graduate with a BA in Secondary Social Studies and Sociology. 

 OWEN KILMER takes over as Communications Director for Rep. Pete Aquilar (D-CA) after nearly a year doing similar tasks for Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA). Owen is a 2009 BA graduate from Michigan State University in English Language and Literature.

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