Renée Bender

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Biographical

Full Name: Renée C. Bender
Gender: Female
Native of: New Mexico

Official biography

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

Education

New Mexico State University - BA, political science and government (2003-2007)

Activities and notes: Pi Sigma Alpha; Heritage Council; Alpha Chi

Employment History

National Association of Development Companies (Feb. 2021-)

Vice President Government Relations
U.S. Small Business Administration (June 2020-Feb. 2021)

Senior Adviser
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee (2019-May 2020)
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)

Senior Professional Staff Member
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee (2019)
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)

Professional Staff Member
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee (Feb. 2017-Jan. 2019)
Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID)

Professional Staff Member
Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) (2013-Feb. 2017)

Legislative Assistant
Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) (2011-2013)

Legislative Aide

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Former Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) (Jan. 4, 2010-Sept. 30, 2010)

Last title: Research Assistant
Former Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM) (July 23, 2007-Jan. 2, 2009)

Last title: Legislative Aide