Terri McCullough

Terri McCullough is the Chief of Staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position she has held since March 2019.15 She is the first woman to serve in this role in a paid, full-time capacity.13 McCullough has a long history of working with Speaker Pelosi, having previously served as Chief of Staff in Pelosi's personal office from 2003 to 2011.15

McCullough's career has focused on advancing women's leadership and gender equity. Her previous roles include:

1. CEO of No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project at the Clinton Foundation (2014-2017)5
2. Executive Director of the Tory Burch Foundation (2011-2014)5
3. Senior positions at NARAL Pro-Choice America, PENCIL, and Anna Deavere Smith's Institute on the Arts and Civic Dialogue at New York University23

She holds a B.A. in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.25 McCullough has been recognized for her work, including being featured as one of Marie Claire's 2013 New Guard: America's 50 Most Influential Women.2

In her current role, McCullough supports Speaker Pelosi in various efforts, including legislative work, institutional responsibilities, and coordinating with other members of Congress and outside groups.4 Her work is driven by a commitment to creating systemic change, particularly for women and families, and addressing issues such as economic opportunity, racial and gender justice, and healthcare access.4