Blue Dogs Announce New Executive Director
April 22, 2025
WASHINGTON — Today, House Blue Dogs announced the hiring of Katie Phillips as executive director. Phillips previously worked as Senior Director at Federal Hall Policy Advisors, a bipartisan public policy firm.
“The Blue Dogs are fighting to elect working-class candidates in competitive districts across the country, all while holding the middle and promoting a culture of common sense, place-based politics in Congress,” said the Blue Dog PAC board of directors. “Katie understands what it means to be loyal to where you’re from, and she knows how to get things done. Bringing her on board means our pack just got a whole lot stronger.”
“It’s a privilege to work with such a great group of leaders who know what it takes to win and aren’t afraid of a fight. They’re cutting through the noise in Washington and staying focused on what really matters: delivering for their districts,” Phillips said. “I’m eager to bring my political and policy experience to the Blue Dogs, helping to identify and elect strong candidates nationwide while advancing pragmatic policies in Congress that actually make a difference in people’s lives.”
Phillips will serve as both executive director of the Blue Dog PAC and the Blue Dog Coalition, an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
About Katie Phillips:
Katie Phillips is a California native with nearly a decade of public policy, communications, and political experience. In 2017, Katie began working in corporate communications at the Brunswick Group in Dallas, Texas. After relocating to Washington, D.C., Katie joined the Frost Group, a political fundraising firm, where she served as Vice President. Since 2022, she worked as Senior Director at Federal Hall Policy Advisors.
Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications studies from Texas Christian University. A proud Horned Frog, Katie serves as Chapter President of the University’s D.C. Alumni Association.
About the Blue Dogs:
The Blue Dog PAC is the campaign arm of the Blue Dog Coalition, an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives made up of fiscally responsible Democrats who are leading the way to find commonsense solutions. They are pragmatic Democrats, appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to pursuing fiscally-responsible policies, ensuring a strong national defense for our country, and transcending party lines to get things done for the American people.