Danielle Smotkin - Previously held position: American Beverage Association (May 2019-June 2022), Senior Director, Communications - Biography | LegiStorm

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Danielle Smotkin

Biographical

Full Name: Danielle Adams Smotkin
Gender: Female
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
Alternate Name: Danielle R. Adams

Family:

Married: Eddie Smotkin, April 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Social Networking:

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LinkedIn

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Instagram

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Education

East Carolina University - BS, public relations and political science, magna cum laude (2007-2011)

Activities and notes: Judicial Honor Board; Public Relations Student Society of America; dean's list; chancellor's list

Employment History

American Beverage Association (May 2019-June 2022)

Senior Director, Communications
Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) (Jan. 2019-April 2019)

Senior Adviser/Communications Director
Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) (Aug. 2015-Jan. 2019)

Communications Director
Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH) (Jan. 2015-Aug. 2015)

Communications Director
Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH) (Dec. 2014-Jan. 2015)

Transition Aide/Communications Director
Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) (July 2014-Dec. 2014)

Communications Director
Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) (Jan. 2014-July 2014)

Press Secretary
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) (July 2012-Jan. 2014)

Press Assistant
Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) (April 2012-July 2012)

Press Assistant/Scheduler
Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) (Sept. 2011-April 2012)

Staff Assistant
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) (May 2011-Sept. 2011)

Press Intern

Privately Financed Travel

4 trips taken between 2014 - 2018 costing $2,637

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Trip Sponsors:

Congressional Institute Inc.

Congressional Salary

Employed by: Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC), Former Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH), Former Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Former Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO)

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