Jen Daulby

Congressional Management Foundation

Jen Daulby is a skilled government affairs and communications strategist with two decades of leadership experience in Washington. She has held every position on Capitol Hill from intern to staff director including working for four Members of Congress and covering subject matter for five committees. As staff director for the House Administration Committee, she drove a proactive agenda and coordinated high-profile operations with a commitment to bipartisan outreach. She oversaw legislative branch operations during the pandemic, insurrection, and inauguration in addition to on-boarding 48 new members of the 2021 House freshman class.

Jen has worked for two Fortune 500 companies developing and implementing government relations strategies, was the Chief of Staff and head of Government Affairs for a gov tech start-up company, and most recently was a principal at a multi-client lobbying firm.

She holds a law degree from Southern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Illinois University. She was awarded the Stennis Center for Public Service’s Cresswell Award for the 117th Congress by her former Congressional colleagues. Jen has worked with CMF in a range of capacities for many years and is deeply committed to CMF’s mission of improving the operations of our First Branch and strengthening democratic institutions.