Pia Carusone, who became well known as Gabby Giffords’ chief of staff after Tucson’s 2011 shooting rampage left Giffords incapacitated, has landed a job with the Department of Homeland Security. From the Homeland Security blog:

DHS announced that Pia Carusone, former Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Pia brings a wealth of experience in communications and homeland security issues in Congress and in her new role, will advise the Secretary on all matters related to public affairs, as well as oversee strategic and internal communications. Pia and her team will be responsible for coordinating the public affairs activities of all of the Department’s components and offices, and serve as the federal government’s lead public information office during national emergencies or disasters.

Pia served as Congresswoman Giffords’ Chief of Staff from March 2009 until her resignation in January 2012. During her tenure, she oversaw all border security and homeland security issues for the office. After the Tucson shooting, Pia served as the national spokesperson for the Congresswoman and her family. Pia is a native of Saratoga Springs, NY and a graduate of Bard College.

Pia replaces Matt Chandler, who had been serving as Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Matt has been named Director of Communications. He has been with DHS since March 2009, and previously served as the Department’s Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretary.

This article appears in Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2012.

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6 replies on “Former Giffords Chief of Staff Now Working at Homeland Security”

  2. Another cipher in the “Permanent War Economy(tm)”. Another worker bee helping to destroy any hope for a viable democracy breaking out in USAmerica…

  3. What a stupid comment. This young woman is a highly valued public servant, lauded by both side of the aisle, Dems and Republicans for the dignified way she led the staff force of Gabrielle Giffords during such a tragic event. Not everything is about wishy-washy politics, Chet.

  4. I applaud Pia’s joining DHS. A valuable asset to our home town and to DHS. I hope she can help guide the leadership to a responsible accountable agency. Take it out of the politics an into a agency that provides security and trust with the citizens of the great country.

  5. Seems like she could have done better than to work public relations for DHS, hardly a respected agency.

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