Andre Harris
Acting Director of Congressional and External Affairs @U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Inspector General
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WORK HISTORY
Acting Director of Congressional and External Affairs @U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Inspector General
WA, US
Served as principal liaison to Congress, preparing testimony, statements for the record, and comprehensive briefing materials for hearings and staff engagements. • Provided technical assistance on legislation, contributing to the drafting of statutory language and supporting the development of executive orders and policy guidance. • Managed public communications on high-profile audits and investigations, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely messaging. • Advised senior leadership on legislative, political, and communications issues, aligning oversight priorities with stakeholder expectations.
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Political Science and Government
Savannah State University
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Student Leadership Institute, Organizational Leadership
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science and Government
Harvard University
Credited Courses: Social, Economic & Foreign Policies, American Government: Constitution Foundations, Public Policy
ABOUT ANDRE HARRIS
I operate at the intersection of oversight, law, and public affairs designing strategies that strengthen federal transparency, congressional engagement, and high-visibility executive communications. As an expert in translating complex investigative and legislative issues, I prioritize clarity, credibility, and accountability across the oversight process.I serve as the Senior Congressional & Public Affairs Officer and Acting Director of Congressional & External Affairs for the SBA Office of Inspector General (SBA-OIG). In this role, I lead the agency’s external communications posture, congressional engagement efforts, and national visibility strategy. As the OIG’s chief press officer and senior legislative liaison, I manage press releases, executive briefings, testimony preparation, and messaging that shapes public understanding of SBA oversight.My portfolio includes coordination with White House, DOJ, DHS, and Treasury counterparts on interagency oversight initiatives, including support for Presidential Executive Task Forces, disaster-related briefings, and communications requiring alignment with White House Counsel guidance. This work contributes to informed decision-making across senior leadership, federal partners, and state officials.I support high-level interactions with congressional leadership, informing appropriations and authorization discussions, contributing to oversight-driven legislative reforms, and coordinating OIG participation in hearings, briefings, and bipartisan staff engagements. My responsibilities span crisis communications, investigative messaging, and data-driven oversight strategies.Recognized by ForbesUnder30© and ARMA, I am known for precision under pressure, bipartisan message discipline, and discretion in politically sensitive environments. Whether coordinating communications during national disaster events or shaping executive testimony, I prioritize accuracy, ethics, and transparency.Certified in Public Policy and Constitutional Foundations at Harvard University, I bring a deep understanding of governance, legislative process, and institutional accountability. My experience spans congressional affairs, strategic communications, crisis response, interagency coordination, and executive support.My approach is simple: protect the facts, build trust, and elevate the mission.
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