Newly sworn-in Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman on Friday announced over a dozen staff hires, including a communications director and senior advisers.
Many of his selections worked on his Senate campaign last year and others have experience working for other U.S. senators.
“I’m proud of the talented staff we’re assembling throughout Pennsylvania and in Washington,” Mr. Fetterman said in a news release. “This team is already hitting the ground running to work for the people of Pennsylvania.”
The new hires follow the previously announced hires of Adam Jentleson as chief of staff, Joe Pierce as state director and Tré Easton as legislative director.
Elizabeth Casertano has been named Western Pennsylvania regional director. Ms. Casertano, of Shaler and a graduate of Penn State, previously served as deputy political director for Mr. Fetterman’s U.S. Senate campaign. She formerly was executive director of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee and has worked as campaign manager for a variety of Democratic candidates.
The news release said the other new hires include:
Krysta Juris, deputy chief of staff, who previously served as director of scheduling to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and was most recently executive business partner at Stripe.
Maya Ashwal, administrative director, who previously served as director of scheduling and operations for Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut.
Joe Calvello, communications director, who previously served as director of communications for Mr. Fetterman’s U.S. Senate campaign.
Kathi Caber, constituent services director, who previously served as a senior constituent advocate for Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey for over a decade.
Sam Thomas, senior adviser, who previously served as director of scheduling and advance for Mr. Fetterman’s Senate campaign.
Bobby Maggio, senior adviser, a Slippery Rock University graduate who previously served as a senior adviser to the campaign.
Alana Guzman, digital and creative director, who previously served in the same role for Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts.
Emilee Joseph, deputy state director, who previously served as associate chief of staff in Philadelphia’s mayor’s office.
Mikecia Witherspoon, Eastern Pennsylvania regional director, who previously served as a government relations officer for the Community College of Philadelphia.
Christina Kauffman, Central Pennsylvania regional director, who previously served as chief of staff to Mr. Fetterman in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.
James Harnett, systems administrator, who previously served in the same role for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio.
Nick Gavio, Pennsylvania press secretary, who previously served as director of rapid response for the Fetterman campaign.
Emma Mustion, press assistant, previously special assistant to Mr. Fetterman’s campaign team.
Anna Keilly, legislative aide, previously a staff assistant to Mr. Casey.
Charlie Hills, legislative aide, who worked on the campaign.
Lalah C. Williams, staff assistant, who previously served as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation legislative intern for Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland.
First Published: January 6, 2023, 2:11 p.m.
Updated: January 6, 2023, 9:05 p.m.
