Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo made permanent her appointment of Matthew Herrmann as her chief of staff.
Matt previously served as Bordallo’s legislative director from 2009 to 2015, and her military legislative assistant from 2007 to 2009. Prior to joining Congresswoman Bordallo’s office, Matt served as an analyst and executive officer in the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Legislative Liaison.
Matt is also an adjunct professor at the American University in Washington, D.C. where he teaches a course on the interaction and impact of technology on public policy. He is a graduate of the American University in Washington, D.C. where he received his Master’s of Public Administration in 2004 and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2003.
“Matt has faithfully served in my office for the past eight years, during which he has been instrumental to my work of representing the people of Guam in Congress. Matt has extensive knowledge of the legislative process and understanding of the unique role Guam plays as a member of the American family. He cares deeply for our culture and our people. He has worked diligently to ensure that Guam’s issues and concerns are addressed in matters before the Congress. I have full confidence in Matt’s ability to serve as my chief of staff. I will continue our work of representing our island in Congress,” Bordallo states.
Matt was serving in an acting capacity following the resignation of John Whitt in September. Whitt is facing assault and sex offense charges at the District Court of Maryland.
Bordallo accepted Whitt’s resignation the allegations could detract (him) from carrying out his official responsibilities, Bordallo said in an earlier statement
