Winnie Stachelberg

Winnie Stachelberg is the executive vice president for External Affairs at the Center for American Progress. Since 2006 she has played an integral role in developing and driving the strategic direction of a multi-issue progressive agenda among elected officials, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders. A champion for LBGTQ rights, Stachelberg has been instrumental in shaping policy victories such as the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” and the passage of the Equality Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to joining CAP, Stachelberg spent 11 years with the Human Rights Campaign, serving as both Political Director and the first vice president of HRC’s Foundation. Stachelberg started her career as a budget analyst at the Office of Management and Budget. A native New Yorker, Stachelberg taught English at George Washington High School after graduating Georgetown University. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University.