A weekly podcast with former staffers sharing their stories of working on the Hill hosted by Jim Papa of Global Strategy Group.
In this episode, Julia Spiegel — now Founder and CEO of Governors Action Alliance — talks about being inside Governor Newsom’s office when Roe was overturned, how that experience led her to build a new platform to help governors protect fundamental freedoms, and so much more about her career along the way.
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On this episode of STAFFER, Jim Papa speaks with Corey Tellez, Head of U.S. Public Policy at PayPal, about her decades in public service and policy, spanning the House, Senate leadership, the Treasury Department, and the private sector. From advising during the financial crisis to navigating leadership roles on the Hill, Corey shares lessons on resilience and how government service has shaped her thinking.
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Maite Junco, now Senior Vice Chancellor at CUNY, reflects on her years as a reporter, on campaigns, and as a government staffer — from the New York Daily News to the Clinton ’92 presidential campaign to advising Letitia James’ historic campaign for New York Attorney General. She dives into what it takes to lead, navigate crises, and build a career in public service.
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Melissa Morales, founder and president of Somos Votantes and Somos PAC – built the largest independent Latino voter engagement operation in the country after starting her career in campaigns and organizing. On the episode, she shares her journey from small-town Kansas to leading a $33 million voter mobilization effort, discusses the Democratic Party's challenges with Latino voters, and reflects on what authentic organizing looks like in today's political landscape.
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