Hunter Henderson
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated political leader and campaign professional experienced in managing sensitive and impactful projects across portfolios including agriculture, veterans issues, and political campaigns. Served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps. Proud son of the Akimel O'odham, Salt River People of Arizona.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting White House Liaison
US Department Of Agriculture
06.2023 - Current
- Appointed by President Biden to be the Deputy White House Liaison for USDA in June 2023. Assumed acting role on departure of the former Liaison in January 2024.
- Oversee recruitment, evaluation, and onboarding of all political appointees for USDA in close collaboration with the White House Presidential Personnel Office.
- Managed USDA's portfolio of 128 Federal Advisory Committees and 22 Research and Promotion Boards.
- Served as the primary point of contact between USDA and the White House for all personnel decisions, actions, and strategy for a cohort of 260+ presidential appointees.
Special Assistant
Farm Service Agency, USDA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Advised senior staff on confidential and sensitive political issues arising throughout daily FSA operations.
- Served as direct liaison between the FSA Deputy Administrator and 51 presidential appointee FSA State Executive Directors.
- Oversaw the recruitment, vetting, and onboarding process of 230+ FSA State Committee Members appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Organizing Director
Arizona Democratic Party
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Created and developed the Arizona Democratic Party's flagship statewide organizing program, Project 15/30.
- Directed a statewide voter registration program that spanned 15 counties and 30 legislative districts.
Skills
Monzón Fellow - Instituto
(03/2021-11/2021)
Advisor - AZ Indigenous Voters Network
(02/2021-11/2021)
Relational Mobilization Manager - Jon Ossoff for US Senate (11/2020-02/2021)
AZ Deputy Coalitions Director - Biden for President
(08/2020-11/2020)
Member - Common Defense
(10/2019-11/2021)
Advisory Board Member - Honest Arizona
(09/2019-11/2021)
Campaign Manager - AZ LD11
(03/2021-06/2021)
Co-Founder / Field Director - VetsForward
(05/2019-08/2020)
Alum - New Politics Leadership Academy
(04/2020-05/2020)
Alum - Veterans Organizing Institute
(10/2019)
Fellow - Arizona Leadership Academy
(03/2019-12/2019)
Timeline
Acting White House Liaison
US Department Of Agriculture
06.2023 - Current
Special Assistant
Farm Service Agency, USDA
11.2021 - 06.2023
Organizing Director
Arizona Democratic Party
05.2021 - 10.2021
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