WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, today announced that new staff will be joining the committee to focus on worker safety and health, higher education and K-12 education policies.
“These talented staffers join our committee at a time when our goal of rebuilding and strengthening America’s middle class is more important than ever,” Miller said. “Each of them brings a tremendous level of experience and expertise to the table and I look forward to working with them to make our workplaces safer and healthier and improve educational opportunities for all Americans.
“These talented staffers join our committee at a time when our goal of rebuilding and strengthening America’s middle class is more important than ever,” Miller said. “Each of them brings a tremendous level of experience and expertise to the table and I look forward to working with them to make our workplaces safer and healthier and improve educational opportunities for all Americans.
Richard Miller joins the committee as a senior labor policy advisor specializing in worker safety and health issues. He replaces Jordan Barab, who left the committee to serve as acting assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Miller previously served as an investigator on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee and as professional staff on its Energy & Air Quality Subcommittee. He has also worked as senior policy analyst at the Government Accountability Project and as a policy analyst for the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers Union. Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts for the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in Industrial Policy and Labor Economics.
Ajita Talwalker joins the committee as an education policy advisor, focusing on higher education. She recently earned a Masters of Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Prior to graduate school Talwalker served as a policy analyst at The Institute for College Access and Success. She has also served as president of the United States Student Association and as a James H. Dunn Fellow in the Office of the Governor of Illinois. She holds her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Lillian Pace joins the committee as policy advisor for the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. She replaces Lloyd Horwich, who recently joined the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Congressional Affairs. Pace most recently served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY), a former member of the House Education and Labor Committee. She also served as communications director for U.S. Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR), communications director and legislative assistant for U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-KY), and legislative assistant for U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC). She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Lee University and a Masters of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Mike Kruger joins the committee as the online outreach specialist. He worked previously for 21st Century Democrats as an online associate during the 2007-2008 election cycle. Prior to that, he taught domestically and internationally for 9 years. He earned his Masters in Education and Social Justice from the University of London and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Western Washington University.
Alexandria Ruiz joins the committee as staff assistant. She previously served as an intern for the committee and is a recent graduate from the University of California Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies and Political Science with a minor in Public Policy. Ruiz has also served as an assistant at Mitchell & Courts, LLP, research assistant for the University of California Berkley’s Office of Equity & Inclusion, intern at Pretrial Services for Alameda County Superior Court, and intern for AT&T.
Ajita Talwalker joins the committee as an education policy advisor, focusing on higher education. She recently earned a Masters of Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Prior to graduate school Talwalker served as a policy analyst at The Institute for College Access and Success. She has also served as president of the United States Student Association and as a James H. Dunn Fellow in the Office of the Governor of Illinois. She holds her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Lillian Pace joins the committee as policy advisor for the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. She replaces Lloyd Horwich, who recently joined the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Congressional Affairs. Pace most recently served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY), a former member of the House Education and Labor Committee. She also served as communications director for U.S. Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR), communications director and legislative assistant for U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-KY), and legislative assistant for U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC). She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Lee University and a Masters of Public Policy from George Washington University.
Mike Kruger joins the committee as the online outreach specialist. He worked previously for 21st Century Democrats as an online associate during the 2007-2008 election cycle. Prior to that, he taught domestically and internationally for 9 years. He earned his Masters in Education and Social Justice from the University of London and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Western Washington University.
Alexandria Ruiz joins the committee as staff assistant. She previously served as an intern for the committee and is a recent graduate from the University of California Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies and Political Science with a minor in Public Policy. Ruiz has also served as an assistant at Mitchell & Courts, LLP, research assistant for the University of California Berkley’s Office of Equity & Inclusion, intern at Pretrial Services for Alameda County Superior Court, and intern for AT&T.
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