Rep. Mike Levin Announces Senior Staff Changes
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced changes to his senior staff. Chief of Staff Jonathan Gilbert will be departing Capitol Hill after working for Rep. Levin since his first term, beginning in January 2019.
“Jonathan has been a driver of my office’s success since I was first elected,” said Rep. Levin. “His advice has shaped my energy and climate policy efforts—including our signature issues like clean energy development, nuclear waste cleanup, and beach sand replenishment. I’m particularly proud that his management and mentorship have helped so many on my staff grow and achieve the goals I’ve set for them. Jonathan will always have a place on our team.”
Legislative Director Alison Feinswog will serve as Rep. Levin’s next Chief of Staff. She joined Rep. Levin’s office in early 2019 and has worked in a variety of legislative roles. At the beginning of the 119th Congress, she spearheaded Rep. Levin’s transition to the House Appropriations Committee, where he has fought to protect Congress’s power of the purse. She has also led Rep. Levin’s efforts on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, where he has worked to improve barracks habitability at Camp Pendleton and expand veterans’ access to education, employment, and housing. Additionally, Ali has acted as Rep. Levin’s advisor on health care, hunger, and the End Corruption Caucus.
“I’m thrilled that Ali will be my next Chief of Staff,” said Rep. Levin. “Her efforts during her more than seven years on our team have already served our constituents in San Diego and Orange counties well. She’s been a tough advocate for our veterans, and her work on my successful effort to establish the Summer EBT program has had a real impact on the lives of hungry children. I’m pleased that she brings this record of success to her next role in our office.”
Rep. Levin is also proud to promote Amanda Shafer to Legislative Director, where she will continue to lead his work on the House Appropriations Energy & Water Development Subcommittee along with his broader energy and climate portfolio. Amanda has worked in the House of Representatives since early 2021 and joined Rep. Levin’s office in 2023. With her assistance, Rep. Levin has led on clean energy and climate issues, secured millions in funding for Army Corps of Engineers projects in the district, and advanced the national conversation on nuclear waste.
Additionally, Rep. Levin is promoting Gabe Feiner to Legislative Assistant and Paige Szabadi to Legislative Correspondent. Senior Legislative Assistant Eileen Lee will now assist Rep. Levin with his work on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee.
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