California native Christina Atchley enrolled at Boston University as a tentative political science major. Her path in government advocacy crystallized after an internship with her home state assemblyman, and working on a congressional campaign and the Romney for President campaign. “I caught the political advocacy bug,” Christina said.
After college Christina secured a Legislative Assistant position at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where she worked on transportation infrastructure, health care and immigration policy issues. Christina now serves as Executive Director of Congressional Public Affairs at the Chamber and is responsible for managing the Chamber’s legislative efforts on the transportation infrastructure and technology issues. “I love what I do! I work with great people on issues critical to the nation,” Christina said. A student at George Mason University, she is pursuing a Masters of Public Policy degree and is pleased to be a Bryce Harlow Fellow. “An advance degree will help my career,” Christina said, “and Mr. Harlow’s legacy is my guidepost. It inspires me daily to do my job with the highest integrity and best intentions.”
