Sarah Talmage is the Director of Government Affairs. She represents member firms and their interests on Capitol Hill. Sarah was born and raised on Long Island, New York and graduated from Dickinson College in
James.Bolton@ciab.com James Bolton is The Council’s Government Affairs Specialist. A native of Vernon, Texas, Bolton graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Political Science and Lipscomb University with
luca.vallada@ciab.com 202.714.9547 Luca Vallada is The Council’s PAC Manager. A D.C. native, Vallada graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2019 with a degree in economics and
katie.king@ciab.com 202.350.5860 Katie King is the Vice President, Health Policy & Strategy at The Council. She develops and coordinates programming, strategic initiatives, and advocacy work related to employee benefits-focused members.
Blaire.Bartlett@ciab.com 202.662.4306 Blaire Bartlett is the Vice President, Government & Political Affairs. She represents Council member firms and their interests on Capitol Hill, with a focus on flood insurance. Bartlett
joel.kopperud@ciab.com 202.783.4311 Joel Kopperud is Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. He represents Council member firms and their political interests on Capitol Hill, working closely with Members of Congress and their
