Winter aboard Bright Star, Michelle Obama's plane when she was first lady, during a flight to Iowa on May 7, 2011. She previously worked in a private practice and volunteered for mobile dental clinics along with local remote dental clinics for underserved residents. She persisted. San Francisco, California, United States. A Nats fan, Melissa, can be spotted catching up with her family and friends at local restaurants. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. At Amazon, the parent company of Zappos, the CoS role is formally known as a "Technical Advisor . I was not registered to vote. Tchen, co-founder of the . House passes Rep. Steel's legislation to protect taxpayers, rein in an unaccountable federal agency, and reverse course from the dangerous path of growing bureaucracy and heavy-handed federal government. When Melissa Winter was growing up, she wasnt exactly sure what went on in Washington, D.C. A large part of my job was taking care of the family. A lifelong resident of Laguna Beach, Alex serves as Chair of the Citys Housing & Human Services Committee. We spent an enormous amount of time figuring out: how does she continue her work with children, and Let Girls Learn, and education, and making sure kids eat right, and mentoring, and all the things she did that were so important to her in the White House? Main Office, 1 trip I am a top producing Realtor in south OC and have been in real estate for almost 20 years. A globe trotter, Melissa is a huge fan of Mc Donalds and Diet Coke, and if youre lucky enough to travel with her, youre getting Diet Coke for breakfast, no joke! Formerly unhoused herself, Kreitner was named Founder of the Year for the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day and recognized as one of Orange Countys 100 Most Influential People in 2014. I would love it if you would pay me to work there for the summer. And they did. He first served as a student intern when Supervisor Foley was the Mayor of Costa Mesa and now attends California State University, Fullerton where he majors in Political Science. Michelle Hudacsko is now the chief of staff, a spokesperson for Richmond Public School confirms to 8News. I oversaw and worked very closely with the scheduling office to make sure that the schedule made sense to her. Winter looks out the window of the presidential aircraft on Jan. 20, 2017, on the Obamas final flight. Robyne Wood, resident of Huntington Beach since 2008, started Robyne's Nest in April of 2015. There seemed to be a mutual understanding between the two of us that I was going to stay. @WaysandMeansGOP. What we were seeing and feeling on the road was tangible, and people were responding to Michelle Obama. Memo: Emmers son has new job in Congress, As the pandemic ebbs, Minnesota lawmakers and their staff resume taking free trips. New York-19: Dutchess County executive Marc Molinaro. So during that time, I and three girlfriends had lunch every week. Alyssa what do they say? Manuel Chavez is the Constituent Services Manager representing the cities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove. He got accepted into an internship program in Washington, D.C., that my mother had to pay, like, $3,000 for. I think you would like his wife. And I laughed and giggled and thanked her so much, but said there was no way I was leaving working for a principal to go work for a wife. Read More: Who is Michelle Obamas Brother? Steel Introduces Repeal to $600 IRS Reporting Minimum, Delivered: Funding for the Sand Replenishment Project, House Passes Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, Congress eyes rapidly arming Taiwan to counter Chinese aggression, Rep. Michelle Steel speaks in House panel on U.S.-China relations, calling it personal, Steel, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Support Taiwan Defense Against CCP Invasion. This has given her an insight that many people don't have in these positions, as to what our at-risk and homeless youth are experiencing and needingan insight and a gift that she is taking advantage of here in our community today. You have to make choices every week: Am I going to pick up my dry cleaning or am I going to get gas in my car? I was very lucky I had a mom who was very generous and picked up my health insurance the first few years. When we won [the primary], that night, we sat in her room, and ate wings and French fries, and drank Champagne, and celebrated. So much of our conversation could veer off into reality television, or what movies we've seen, or what books we were reading. Esquire is where business owners come to maximize profitability and grow their businesses faster. "For the past fourteen months, I have worked continuously with supporters around the Seventh Congressional District to build a strong team," said Fischbach. It highlights the significant events in Michelles life Her upbringing, fathers tragic demise, Barack and Michelles love story, and also the disturbing deluge of slanderous, unjustified racism they were subjected to during Obamas presidential campaigning and even his presidency. New York, United States. Kimberlee Belli is the Scheduler and Office Manager for Supervisor Katrina Foley. Its unbelievable to see how people the whole world was affected by this presidency. I wasnt going to leave Washington. Sher joined the . I love her, I love her children, I love her family, and after staying with her for 10 years and seeing her through so many different phases of life, from hospital executive to first lady of the United States, it made absolute sense to me that I would stay in this job and try and navigate this next chapter. First lady Michelle Obama talks with Winter in the East Wing of the White House on May 3, 2010. I asked our community to nominate outstanding women in Orange County who are civically engaged and committed to improving our communities. He previously served in the offices of State Senator Thomas J. Umberg, Congressmember Mike Levin, and has extensive advocacy experience in both the public and private sector. In the past week, LegiStorm added: PowerBrief gives you all the information you need about members of Congress and their staff in one printable PDF document. Subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about the Golden Age Foundation at, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Veterans Legal Institute, Battalion Chief, Laguna Beach Fire Department. At the White House, I came in as [Michelle Obamas] deputy chief of staff. His responsibilities include all administrative and management operations in the office, with a focus on the Health Care Agency, CalOptima, State and Federal Relations, the County Budget, Real Estate, and Labor Negotiations. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kori is a mom, and a business owner that truly loves her community. Jackie Norris will become a senior adviser to the Corporation for National and Community Service. She also manages adjournment in memoriam requests. Memo: Emmers son has new job in Congress, As the pandemic ebbs, Minnesota lawmakers and their staff resume taking free trips. I was his executive assistant too. I loved watching Congress. To learn more, visit: Founder & Executive Director, Robynes Nest, Anna Derby is an immigrant who moved to the US from Korea 40 years ago with two young children. Melissa Winter was born on November 16, 1967. Learn more about my work to secure $15.5 million for the Surfside-Sunset and Newport Beach sand replenishment project. But at the same time, campaigning is grueling. Chief. Chani Mintz is the President and CEO of Friendship Circle and its Center for Special Needs, which provides assistance and life-changing support to over 1,000 individuals with special needs and their families by offering much needed recreational, social, educational, vocational and therapeutic programming for them. She has been Michelles support system throughout her book tour. Growing up in Chicago, and then in La Jolla, California, politics didn't enter into my thought process at all. I wasn't exceptional in any particular way. Arizona-06: Juan Ciscomani, a former advisor to Gov. [I got hired] to work in [California Rep.] Norman Minetas office. They did real things that really affected people's lives. I had read one of his two books and I spent two hours with his wife. She has spent decades advocating for students and youth, their families and public schools. She took me out for a fancy dinner. Kalvin graduated from Costa Mesa High School and now lives in Anaheim. She is a retired engineer with over 30 years of medical device and manufacture experience, thus her passion for encouraging students to pursue engineering in college and career. During COVID they worked as a community with legislators such as Michelle Steel to help small business survive and continue to work to ensure we thrive. Helen Macfie is the Chief Transformation Officer for MemorialCare health system headquartered in Fountain Valley. Coming from a dysfunctional family and having a difficult childhood, Robyne knows the struggles of being on your own before you're 18. She also loves to cook and read books in her free time. In 1998, Ms. Cao opened a Beauty Salon and used that income her provide for family but also have a small savings. Led research strategy, talent mapping, and account management for executive recruiting (Director+) in software . Boston Mayor Marty Walsh looks to his staff after giving his weekly COVID-19 update, March 19, 2021, in Boston, while chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez speaks. Carol Burtis is the CERT Coordinator for the Huntington Beach Fire Department for almost 6 years. New York-01: Nicholas LaLota, Suffolk County Legislature chief of staff. Litchfield, MN - Following her election night win, Michelle Fischbach has hit the ground running to prepare for her swearing-in in January. Michelle and Melissa clicked, and the two developed a bond of friendship throughout Obamas campaign. taken in 2022 Kalvin Alvarez Constituent Affairs Manager Im not a risk-taker by nature. The core of her business focus is to financially empower families across America with modern retirement planning solutions that will protect clients in the event of untimely deaths, critical illnesses and living too long. My mother said to me, I've already paid for this program. After a year, I ended up working for [Connecticut Sen.] Joe Lieberman. June 4, 2009. October 7, 2019 6:33am. I spent 10 years with him. Each one is supposed to do sort of the best they can for [their constituents]. I was texting with Mrs. Obama, and when it became sort of clear to both of us what was happening, she said she was going to bed, and I said, I will see you in the morning. It was terrible. Manuel is also a mentor for Save Our Youth (SOY) and a Director on the Board of the Heritage Museum of Orange County. Melissa Winter never intended to go into politics, but one summer internship completely changed her life. Our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. To this day, I dont know what came over me. It was a risk because, lets be honest, in January and February of 2007 when Barack Obama was talking about running for president, there was nobody in this country that didnt think Hillary Clinton was going to be our next president. IE 11 is not supported. Note that the salary index for a given time period does not necessarily reflect exactly who is on staff at the present time. Nick currently serves as Supervisor Foleys Chief of Staff. I love waking up every morning and feeling that each day is new and different. Michelle Eunjoo Park Steel, State Assemblymember Jeff Miller (Feb. 2009-May 2009), Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) Office: My role [basically] stays the same, in that I am vigilant about making sure she has a personal life and private time and family time and all the stuff with the kids. Get information and resources for education. Michelle Steel (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 45th Congressional District.She assumed office on January 3, 2023. I moved to D.C. the day after I graduated college, in the summer of 89. During his free time, Alex enjoys hiking, skiing, and reading. I cannot imagine working for someone you don't like or don't respect. At least, no Democrats. Its obviously different. We will not allow the Biden Administration to weaponize government to target hardworking American taxpayers. She and I just really got along, and we had fun. It was rough. Crissy started her career in the fire service working as a volunteer Fire Prevention Officer in the City of Garden Grove, as a wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service and California Department of Forestry (currently known as CalFire), then getting hired as a firefighter/paramedic with the Laguna Beach Fire Department in 2000. If you are a LegiStorm Pro subscriber, log in now to get unlimited PowerBrief downloads. Born and raised in Nashville, TN and have been residing in Aliso Viejo for 25 years. California-45: Rep. Michelle Steel. She loves kids. She earned her undergraduate degree and teaching credential from University of California, a Irvine and her doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fullerton. It is my hope that I will continue to work for Mrs. Obama for the next several years, while her youngest daughter is in school and while they live here [in Washington]. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson. Shannon is a longtime resident of Orange County. Jun 26, 2017. When Melissa Winter was growing up, she wasn't exactly sure what went on in Washington, D.C. According to data from Daily Kos Elections, which has robust tracking of new and old congressional districts, at least 16 Republicans will represent Biden districts, while at least four Democrats will represent districts former President Donald Trump would have won in 2020. Replacing Norris as chief of staff will be Mrs. Obamas longtime friend Susan Sher. She graduated in history from Skidmore College, New York, and was later asked to attend an internship program in Washington, D.C. by her mother, to fill in for her brother who opted out at the last moment. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of that. "It has been a privilege . For nearly 3 decades, she worked as a business process analyst, policy analyst, and operations manager. June 4, 2009. She spent most of her life in Newport Beach and, more recently, moved to Costa Mesa. Sher joined the administration as an associate counsel to the president. The next year, I wrote the office and said, I want to come back, I want to be your intern coordinator. Rep. Michelle Steel of Seal Beach emphasized standing up to the Chinese Communist Party as her top priority during the first hearing of a new House committee created to focus on threats China could pose to the United States. Norman Mineta, or my future boss, Joe Lieberman, really did help people. There was a job placement office where you had to take a typing test. I worked for [California Rep.] Anna Eshoo [as an executive assistant after that]. After her service, she worked as a high school English teacher, then a newspaper editor. live, work, and play, today and for generations to come, by providing outstanding, cost-effective She is a cancer survivor, volunteer and advocate for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. GOP takes control of the House with party's future still uncertain, Midterm elections roundup: Seven House races still uncalled, Most members of Congress seeking another office fell short this cycle, Bowser: Effort to overturn D.C. crime law is 'indignity' facing city. Please create a free account below. Winter became Michelle Obamas first hire of her husbands campaign, and Winters worked for her on two campaigns, in the White House, and now ever since. To give back, she dedicates her time here in Leisure World. [On election night last year,] I had gone to a party at one of our staffers homes. Please sign up here to receive email newsletter updates from Representative Steel. Three programs: Rescued and Restored Housing, Nanas Kidz and HopeWorks! They each have their own sort of chief of staff, their own little hierarchy. Republicans have taken control of the House and the NBC News Decision Desk estimates the chamber's tally will be 221 Republicans and 214 Democrats, with a margin of error of plus or minus two seats. His duties include assisting residents who contact the office, attending community events and ribbon cuttings, event planning, updating cities and elected officials in the district about the priorities and initiatives of Supervisor Foley and the County of Orange. In 2000, she started investing in Real Estate, one small project at a time. There were always duties in the White House that she was required to perform as first lady. Additionally, she also helps business owners plan for their retirements using tax-advantage programs that are available to them, but most are not aware of. We get a glimpse of it in the film as she ensures Michelle is on schedule for every meeting, conference, and book-signing event they go to. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will unveil bipartisan legislation Wednesday to bolster security relations with Taiwan, proposing a lend-lease agreement that would allow the U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel of Seal Beach emphasized standing up to the Chinese Communist Party as her top priority during the first hearing of a new House committee created to focus on threats China could pose to the United States.