Booker Names Kaitlin McGuinness as Deputy State Director

NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that Kaitlin McGuinness is being promoted to Deputy State Director in his office. McGuinness has served in Booker's office since he was first elected to the Senate in 2013, most recently serving as Senior Projects Specialist.

"Kaitlin has been a driving force in our office since her first day in 2013," said Senator Booker. "I've witnessed her dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to serving New Jersey over the past decade, and I have no doubt that she's the right person to help lead our team. I am excited to see her bring her wealth of experience into her new role as Deputy State Director, and I know she will continue to be the advocate and champion our constituents need."

Most recently, McGuinness served as a Senior Projects Specialist, working on a range of issues including agriculture, housing, labor, poverty, and addressing gender discrimination, as well as Congressionally Directed Spending. She started in Senator Booker's Newark office as a Staff Assistant before serving as a Constituent Advocate and then Projects Specialist. Prior to her time in the Senate office, she was a Press Assistant for then-Mayor Booker at the City of Newark. She graduated from the Ramapo College of New Jersey with a B.A. in Political Science. She is originally from the Jersey Shore and currently lives in Newark.