Twinkle Patel brings over 10 years of experience working directly with members of Congress and U.S. government officials. In her role as Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff to Representative W. Gregory Steube (FL-17), Twinkle led efforts to advance legislative priorities, develop and execute strategic initiatives to secure major policy wins, and monitor legislative business relating to the House Ways and Means Committee, the House Foreign Affairs, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Twinkle collaborated with various international government officials and U.S. lawmakers to develop and support legislative proposals in Armed Services/Defense, Intelligence, National Security, Science/Space/Technology, and other legislative portfolios. She has built upon a network of strong working relationships with industry associations and professional organizations, and kept leadership and internal stakeholders informed with relevant policy developments. Twinkle’s extensive network will support client priorities, as she continues liaising with members of Congress and their staff.
Most recently, Twinkle held a Senior Action Officer role with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. During her time at the Pentagon, she synchronized special access capabilities and other sensitive activities to provide enhanced operational integration and collaboration across congressionally directed Cross-Functional Teams and the Intelligence Community.
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- M.A., Defense and Strategic Studies, Irregular Warfare, U.S. Naval War College, 2023
- M.A., Public Administration, Kennesaw State University, 2014
- B.A., Political Sciences, Spanish, Samford University, 2007
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- *Not admitted to the practice of law