Kristofer Eisenla

Kristofer Eisenla currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications for U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). As the Deputy Chief of Staff, he is responsible for ensuring U.S. Rep.
DeGette’s political and policy priorities are achieved in her role as
the Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and Chief
Deputy Whip. In his capacity as Director of Communications, he manages
all aspects of communications strategy serving as chief spokesperson
and message counsel for all political and public policy issues. He has
developed and executed an aggressive national communications and
political strategy designed to raise both her profile and her policy
priorities. As a result, U.S. Rep. DeGette’s voice is part of the
larger political conversation on a broad range of issues including
health care, stem cell research, energy and the environment, and food
and consumer product safety.
He previously served as the Director of Communications for U.S. Rep.
Sander Levin of Michigan, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means
Trade Subcommittee. There he was responsible for implementing Mr.
Levin’s national and statewide communications strategy, which achieved
a front-page profile piece in the New York Times[].
Mr. Eisenla began his work in politics as the Deputy Communications
Director for Governor Howard Dean’s presidential campaign in 2003.
During the Iowa Caucuses, Eisenla ensured Dr. Dean’s message was heard
in every corner of the state on television, radio and in print by
implementing a targeted earned media campaign.
Originally from Modesto, California, Mr. Eisenla is an honors graduate
of California State University, Stanislaus with a B.A. in Politics and Economics.
He received his M.A. in Political Management from the in 2001, and holds an MSc in International
Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science
in 2003. Mr. Eisenla has been quoted in the New York Times, Associated
Press, Denver Post, Detroit Free Press, Dallas Morning News, Salon,
and published pieces in the Advocate and the Modesto Bee.
Kristofer is quoted in the following articles:
He wrote an article for the Advocate about his work for the Democratic National Convention.

Main Menu

See Also

Main Menu