Congress Executive and Leadership Team

Sarah Stern, the President, Endowment For Middle Truth (East) at Congress, directs regional outreach initiatives focused on policy transparency and institutional accountability. Overseeing the engagement strategies for the eastern operational theater, the President, Endowment For Middle Truth (East) ensures that research findings reach relevant regional stakeholders effectively. This leadership role involves managing partnerships that support the broader mission of providing objective, nonpartisan information to the legislative body. By facilitating dialogue between policy experts and regional representatives, Sarah Stern directly impacts the quality of information flow regarding foreign affairs and national security. Ultimately, the President, Endowment For Middle Truth (East) secures the necessary regional support to maintain the organization's reputation as a trusted provider of legislative research and analysis.

Sachidanand Tiwari, the District President at Congress, manages the localized execution of research support services across designated operational districts. Overseeing the coordination between local legislative offices and the central research staff, the District President ensures that specific policy inquiries receive prompt and accurate attention. This role involves monitoring the effectiveness of service delivery to ensure that all members of the legislative body have access to the necessary resources for informed decision-making. By optimizing the interface between the central organization and regional constituents, Sachidanand Tiwari directly enhances the responsiveness of the research staff. Ultimately, the District President drives the successful implementation of organizational goals at the local level, ensuring that the mission of providing nonpartisan, high-quality research remains consistent across all operational areas.

Morgan Gray, the Chief of Staff at Congress, directs all internal administrative operations and coordinates cross-departmental workflows. Overseeing the integration of research outputs, the Chief of Staff ensures that all reports and legal sidebars meet the high standards required by congressional committees. This leadership role involves managing resource allocation across the organization to support the delivery of timely, nonpartisan information. By streamlining communication channels between research divisions and legislative members, Morgan Gray directly impacts the efficiency of the entire institution. Ultimately, the Chief of Staff secures the operational stability necessary for the organization to fulfill the mandate of providing objective analysis on complex policy areas like defense, intelligence, and foreign affairs.

Caleb Gilchrist, the Deputy Chief of Staff at Congress, manages the strategic implementation of health care policy research initiatives. Overseeing the specialized teams responsible for analyzing budget processes, the Deputy Chief of Staff ensures that all findings remain accessible and relevant for legislative decision-makers. This role involves constant collaboration with senior leadership to align research priorities with the evolving needs of congressional committees. By optimizing the production cycle of infographics and testimony, Caleb Gilchrist directly enhances the clarity of complex data for public-facing documents. Ultimately, the Deputy Chief of Staff maintains the integrity of the research process, ensuring that every output provides the necessary evidence for informed legislative action across the United States.

Stephen Dennis, the Deputy Chief of Staff & Director, Staff at Congress, governs the recruitment and professional development of the research workforce. Overseeing the internal training programs, the Deputy Chief of Staff & Director, Staff ensures that all personnel possess the expertise required to produce high-quality, nonpartisan legislative support. This leadership role involves architecting organizational structures that facilitate deep-dive analysis into foreign affairs and intelligence matters. By fostering a culture of analytical rigor, Stephen Dennis directly supports the institutional capacity of the organization to handle sensitive policy inquiries. Ultimately, the Deputy Chief of Staff & Director, Staff drives the long-term talent strategy, ensuring that the staff remains equipped to address the most pressing legislative challenges facing the nation.

Katie Heller, the Deputy Chief of Staff at Congress, leads the expansion of digital research dissemination and public-facing document accessibility. Overseeing the technological infrastructure that supports the distribution of reports, the Deputy Chief of Staff ensures that legislative members receive critical information through efficient, modern channels. This role involves coordinating with external stakeholders to broaden the reach of research products while maintaining strict nonpartisan standards. By refining the delivery mechanisms for testimony and legal sidebars, Katie Heller directly improves the utility of the organization's findings for the broader public. Ultimately, the Deputy Chief of Staff strengthens the connection between complex policy research and the legislative process, ensuring that data-driven insights reach the appropriate committees and members without delay.