Shuwanza Goff, the Biden Administration’s newly appointed congressional liaison, has been thrust into the spotlight as the federal government inches closer to a potential shutdown.
Goff takes over the job vacated by Brian Deese, who was appointed as director of the Office of Management and Budget by the Biden Administration. She worked closely with Deese during her tenure as economic director and deputy chief of staff, both of which she served in for the past three years in the Obama Administration.
With the looming shutdown of the federal government, Goff’s experience in the nation’s capital has come at a crucial time. She will be responsible for working with congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle to prevent the shutdown from happening.
Goff has already made her mark in the new role by supporting the president’s proposed $1.9 trillion relief and stimulus package. According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Goff “recommended that the President unabashedly support a bold and effective comprehensive package of emergency relief and economic support that is consistent with the magnitude of the crisis.”
Goff has been hard at work in her newly appointed role, though the exact details of her duties remain unclear. With the looming shutdown, her role as congressional liaison will be more important than ever, and her skill set could prove to be vital to the Biden Administration’s success.
While her appointment is a departure from the Obama Administration, she has seen success in her job so far and will be a valuable asset to the President’s efforts to prevent a potential shutdown. With so much on the line, it is clear that Goff has unfinished business to take care of and she is fully prepared to do it.