Pelosi Announces Chief of Staff Transition

Washington, D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that her longtime Chief of Staff, Terri McCullough, will transition into a Senior Advisor role in order to spend more time with her family. Pelosi also announced that Deputy Chief of Staff Patti Ross will assume the Chief of Staff role.

"Terri McCullough has been a steadfast, visionary, and deeply respected leader - an indispensable partner in advancing our mission For The People," Speaker Emerita Pelosi said. "Terri's service has been defined by her wisdom, her warmth, and her unwavering belief in the power of public service to improve people's lives. From her beginnings as an intern in my San Francisco district office more than thirty years ago, to her outstanding leadership as Chief of Staff in the Speaker's Office, Terri has embodied the very best of our team's values: integrity, excellence, and compassion."

"Terri made history as the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House - a testament not only to her extraordinary capabilities, but to her trailblazing example for women across our institution and the nation. Her leadership helped guide our work through times of enormous challenge and change - from rebuilding our Majority and strengthening our institution to delivering historic progress for working families. Her judgment, strategic insight, and care for every member of our team have been essential to our success. While we will miss her daily leadership, we are so grateful that she will continue to share her experience and perspective as a Senior Advisor. We wish her every happiness in this next chapter, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration, friendship, and shared mission in new ways."

Pelosi continued: "I am also proud to announce that Patti Ross will serve as our new Chief of Staff. Patti has been a trusted counselor, a steady hand, and a respected colleague to all who have had the privilege of working with her. With nearly fifteen years of service in both the executive and legislative branches - including her tenure in the Biden Administration as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Patti brings unmatched experience and a profound dedication to the men and women who serve our country."

"Since rejoining my office earlier this year, Patti has played an essential role as Deputy Chief of Staff in strengthening our operations, mentoring our staff, and ensuring that our work is always rooted in the needs and aspirations of the people of San Francisco. She combines a mastery of policy and process with a genuine spirit of kindness and collaboration. Our office and our mission will be in excellent hands under her leadership."

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