PRESIDENT

Monika Konrad is currently Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Mark E. Amodei, who represents Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. Her portfolio includes Defense, Financial Services, Transportation, Commerce and Trade, Judiciary, Science/NASA, Telecommunication, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' Affairs. Prior to her time on the hill, she worked on various congressional campaigns and in the non-profit world.

Monika received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Michigan in 2019. She is currently pursuing her Masters in International Security from George Mason University.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being involved in her church community, checking out the DC farmers markets, thrifting, and spending time with friends and family.

VICE PRESIDENT

Meghan Gilkes currently serves Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) as the Director of Operations & Logistics in the Office of the President Pro Tempore. As of January 2023, Senator Murray is the first woman to ever serve as the “PPT” and Meghan was honored to come set the office up and learn the nuances of this unique position; from handling her new security detail to signing all the legislation before it heads to the President to become law (or get vetoed!). For the past 6.5 years, Meghan has served Senator Murray in capacity of her Director of Scheduling & Executive Assistant and her Deputy Scheduler before that.

Meghan found herself in Washington D.C. by way of the University of Maryland, College Park, where she graduated from in 2016 with dual degrees in History and Government & Politics.

Originally from New Jersey, Meghan lives in Hill East with her husband, Brandon, who works in the office of Senator Raphael Warnock; and their two rescue dogs, Norman and Ruth, and kitten, Morty. Outside of work, Meghan volunteers as the Membership Advisor for Delta Gamma Fraternity-Beta Sigma Chapter and serves on the board of University of Maryland DC Alumni Network. Meghan is an avid reader, loves reality television, pop music, Philadelphia Eagles football, Disney World, and the Amtrak Northeast Regional line.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Moira Flath currently serves as Press and Digital Assistant for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. She has been with the office for two years, previously serving as a Staff Assistant. Prior to this, Moira interned in the Office of Senator Chris Coons, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, and a woman-owned government affairs and public relations firm.

Moira graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Relations.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes, reading and writing, and discovering brunch and coffee spots around the city. Moira also loves spending time on the water with her family when she is back home in Rhode Island.

DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Mary Kathryn Daigle serves as Deputy Press Secretary and Digital Manager for Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17). She can be found scribbling first drafts at her desk in DC, or capturing sights and stories in Western PA during District Work periods. She previously served with the House Committee on Administration as Staff Assistant, and with other members in the Pennsylvania delegation, in both the House and Senate, as an intern.

Mary Kathryn graduated from Wheaton College (IL) in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science.

Outside of work, she's galivanting around DC: whether on a run or playing the fiddle in an Irish-American girl band.

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Bea Valenti currently serves as WCSA Treasurer. Prior to this role, Bea was a summer conference co-chair for 2024. This experience gave Bea a glimpse into how amazing WCSA is and the potential for her. She knew she wanted to do more, so she ran for Treasurer!

Bea currently serves as Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Mike Ezell, managing his full Homeland portfolio and part of his Transportation and Infrastructure portfolio, with a primary focus on oversight and shipbuilding. She also handles Foreign Affairs, Defense, Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Prior to this role, Bea worked for a congressman on the House Judiciary Committee and a congressman from her home state of Florida, where she was responsible for his Select Committee on China portfolio and his energy portfolio on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Before transitioning to Capitol Hill, Bea worked in the Trump Administration for 3.5 years.

Bea is originally from Tampa, Florida, and currently serves as an Army Reservist.

MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR

Janey Green currently works as a Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Mary Miller. Her legislative portfolio includes the Congresswoman’s Agriculture Committee assignment along with trade, energy, and natural resources. Prior to joining Congresswoman Miller's office, she worked for Congressman John Rose for three years.

Janey has a degree in Food and Agriculture Business from the University of Tennessee and lived on their research farm for 2.5 years.

Along with her love of baking, reading, and playing tennis Janey enjoys trying to find the closest places to DC she can see cows.