Christopher Ross Cox
Washington
Summary
Strategic Chief of Staff known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals. Navigate complex challenges with ease, ensuring smooth operation and effective decision-making processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
04.2021 - Current
- Serve as senior advisor and primary liaison to Members of Congress, federal agencies, and external stakeholders, cultivating relationships that influence policy and political outcomes
- Led strategic planning and execution of legislative, policy, and communications priorities to align federal engagement with national health, technology, and development policy objectives
- Directed cross-sector engagement strategies with federal, state, and advocacy partners to advance legislative priorities, focusing on health equity and technology policy
- Manage and mentor a team of 15+ staff, overseeing hiring, performance management, and professional development in a high-performing, fast-paced environment
- Provide real-time analysis and briefings on political, legislative, and budgetary developments to inform strategic decision-making
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Designed and executed policy strategies addressing disparities in health as lead for the Energy & Commerce Racial Disparities Working Group
- Coordinated multi-level COVID-19 response strategy, bringing together federal, state, and local stakeholders to implement effective policy and programmatic solutions
- Led development and advancement of legislative portfolio within the House Energy & Commerce Committee, including health and technology policy
- Cultivated relationships with key congressional staff, committee stakeholders, and advocacy organizations to support legislative and funding initiatives
- Drafted legislation, policy memos, and briefing materials, simplifying complex health and development issues into clear, actionable policy recommendations
CBCF Legislative Fellow (Diversity & Technology)
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Represented the office in briefings and stakeholder meetings, strengthening relationships with advocacy organizations and policy leaders
- Developed speeches, hearing materials, and policy communications to support broader legislative strategy and enhance stakeholder engagement
- Monitored and analyzed legislative activity to advise on policy positions, identify co-sponsorships, and highlight strategic engagement opportunities
Director of Youth Programs
Teen Health Mississippi
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Designed and scaled programs that enhanced access to youth-friendly health services, aligning programmatic work with policy goals
- Built coalitions with national, state, and local stakeholders to effectively advance public health priorities
- Developed and implemented advocacy strategies that successfully influenced state and federal policymakers on sexual and reproductive health policy
Deputy Director, School-Based Programs
Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Partnered with senior leadership to design and implement evidence-based health programs addressing community needs
- Oversaw clinical and program staff to ensure effective service delivery and enhance program performance in school-based health initiatives
- Conducted data collection and evaluation to assess program effectiveness, informing policy and operational improvements
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Policy & Management
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS01-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS01-2013
Skills
- Legislative strategy
- Federal advocacy strategy
- Healthcare policy
- Health equity policy
- Congressional budgeting
- Appropriations management
- Policy development
- Grant management
- Program oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
- Coalition building
- Cross-sector collaboration
- External partnerships
- Government relations
- NGO partnerships
- Fundraising strategy
- political analysis
Training
- Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, 2018
- David & Lucile Packard Foundation / Public Health Institute, 2013
Select Expertise
- Federal Advocacy Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement
- U.S. Congressional Budget & Appropriations Process
- Global Health & Health Equity Policy
- Coalition Building & External Partnerships
- Legislative Strategy & Policy Development
- Grants & Program Oversight (Policy-Aligned Initiatives)
- Cross-Sector Collaboration (Government, NGOs, Philanthropy)
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
04.2021 - Current
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
06.2019 - 04.2021
CBCF Legislative Fellow (Diversity & Technology)
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)
08.2018 - 06.2019
Director of Youth Programs
Teen Health Mississippi
11.2016 - 07.2018
Deputy Director, School-Based Programs
Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center
06.2013 - 11.2016
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Policy & Management
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Jackson State University