She has previously served at Interior, including as Interior’s associate deputy secretary and principal deputy assistant secretary in the Office of Policy, Management and Budget during the Obama administration and as Special Assistant to the Secretary during the Clinton administration. Liz Klein is an experienced attorney who specializes in clean energy, climate change, and environmental issues. Senior Counselor to the Secretary: Elizabeth (Liz) Klein She is licensed in New Mexico, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Heidi is the first in her family to attend law school and graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Previously, Heidi worked on intergovernmental affairs, economic development, and public safety issues on behalf of her Nation, served at the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, and as a civil litigation attorney. Heidi served as Legislative Counsel for Congresswoman Deb Haaland and Democratic Director of the Congressional Native American Caucus in the United States Congress. Heidi Todacheene is a citizen of Navajo Nation who previously served as Senior Advisor in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. Senior Advisor to the Secretary: Heidi Todacheene Kate received her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Prior to joining the Interior Department, Kate worked in the U.S.
During the Obama administration, Kate served as senior advisor to then-Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and also served as communications director on behalf of Secretary Jewell and former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Kate Kelly most recently was the Public Lands Director at the Center for American Progress. She is a graduate of American University and the University of Houston Law Center.ĭeputy Chief of Staff – Policy: Kate Kelly She started her career in her home state of Texas, where she worked in the Texas Senate and at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, along with local government. Mili was most recently the Regional Voter Protection Director for the Midwest on the Biden-Harris campaign and also served as Deputy Campaign Manager for the Julián Castro for President campaign. Mili Gosar has over a decade of experience in public service, working for the government and on campaigns in leadership roles around the country. Deputy Chief of Staff – Operations: Mili Gosar