Maura Gillespie

Maura Gillespie has over 12 years of government service as a Capitol Hill veteran. She most recently served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for now-former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), where she led his office as the head of communications for nearly seven years. Prior to joining the Kinzinger team, Maura worked for former Speaker of the House John A. Boehner in his administrative and press operations over a five year span.

As a founding partner of the Country First movement, led by Adam Kinzinger, Maura served as the chief spokesperson and chief strategist for the organization, engaging with people from across the political spectrum who felt lost and frustrated by the hyper-partisan political landscape we find ourselves in today.

An expert on communications strategy and messaging, Maura oversaw a significant portfolio for an active and often outspoken member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Originally from the Garden State, Maura continues to engage with the political process through consulting and interviews by sharing insight from her unique Congressional experience.