Meet our Board of Directors
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Congressional Staff Association (CSA) elects a board of directors each year in February in accordance with our by-laws. The board consists of a president, a vice president, five directors and one at-large director. Below are the names, positions and short bios of our board members.
Robby MontGomery, President
Robert “Robby” Montgomery (he/him) has worked for Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) for 5 years. In that time, he has served as her Staff Assistant/Personal Assistant and is now her Director of Operations, managing the member’s day-to-day schedule and overseeing general operations of the office. Prior to working for Rep. Moore, Robby was a legislative intern for the late Representative Alcee Hastings. Before his time on the Hill, Robby also worked for 1.5 years as Communications Coordinator at Points of Light, a non-profit that promotes volunteerism. In addition to his operations role, Robby also manages the Congresswoman’s Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Transportation, Natural Disasters, and LGBTQ+ legislative portfolios. While he is blessed to serve the citizens of Milwaukee, WI, Robby originally hails from Annapolis, MD, and received his bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.
Rachel Hunter, Vice President
Rachel Hunter (she/they) serves as a Legislative Assistant in the Office of Angie Craig. Originally from Phelan, California, they started on the Hill in January 2021 and are currently in their third year serving Minnesota's 2nd Congressional district. Rachel covers Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, Transportation, Technology, Oversight and the Congressional Equality Caucus. When not working, they enjoy lifting, live music and reading fiction. Rachel is currently in an indie music and sci-fi books phase but always loves to take new recommendations.
Evan irwin, Communications Director
Evan Irwin serves as the Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent for Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06). Evan started his career on the Hill as Rep. Crow’s Legislative Intern in January 2023. Originally from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, he attended Atlantic Cape Community College and Stockton University, receiving an A.A. in English and a B.A. in Literature. In his spare time, Evan writes poetry.
Jannie Kamara, Professional Development Director
Jannie Kamara (she/they) is a first-generation Sierra Leonean American serving as the Legislative Aide for Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04). Prior to Congresswoman McClellan's office, she served as the Staff Assistant in the office of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant for Warner Music. While at Warner Music, she developed communications strategies and professional development initiatives for over 100 Employee Resource Groups. In addition to her role as the Professional Development Director, Jannie serves as the Co-Chair of the Queer People of Color Taskforce, where she dedicates her time to developing a space that connects and celebrates QPOC on the Hill. Prior to starting her professional career, Jannie graduated from Miami University with a B.A in Black World Studies and Individualized Studies: Diversity in Leadership.
Connor Swanson, Social Events Director
Conner currently serves as Senior Advisor on the House Budget Committee. Previously he was with Congressman Kelly Armstrong for 3 years as Communications Director and handled his judiciary/criminal justice portfolio. Before that he served at the Department of the Interior on the Comms teams. Conner is originally from North Dakota and is excited to meet so many new people on the hill while serving on the board.
Jolie Rosenberg, MeMbership Director
Jolie Rosenberg (she/her) serves as a legislative correspondent for Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) and manages the Labor, Education, LGBTQIA+, Postal, Arts/Culture, and Native Affairs portfolios. Prior to joining Rep. Lee’s office, Jolie served on five campaigns in Pennsylvania and obtained her bachelor’s degree in history and government with a minor in Africana Studies at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Jolie is especially proud to serve Rep. Lee and the great people of PA-12, as she is also a constituent. Originally from Pittsburgh, Jolie is a proud fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. When she is not working, Jolie enjoys collecting vintage jazz records and visiting all of D.C.’s museums, but she is happiest when she is sitting outside with a good book.
Patricia Zaragoza, Service & Community Engagement Director
Patricia is a Mexicana from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. She is the youngest of four, a product of proud immigrants from Mexico, and like many of you she moved away from home in hopes of helping my community. Patricia began working as a Constituent Services Specialist in Congressman Cárdenas' District office and, over the last 6 years, has moved up from constituent services, operations, and policy, to now serving her community as an advisor and Director of Operations to the Congressman. She looks forward to serving the LGBT CSA as Service & Community and Engagement Director.
Raymond Rodriguez, At-Large
Raymond is the Communications Director for Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49). Previously, he served as the National Press Secretary for former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-05) and Communications Director for Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15). Raymond began his career as a paralegal for the Boston-based legal rights group GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) fighting for marriage equality. He then worked in the political communications firm BerlinRosen in New York City, and in 2015 joined NYC Council Member Ritchie Torres as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Raymond worked on the successful 2020 Torres for Congress campaign that ultimately brought him to the Hill. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and is a native New Yorker.