Washington, D.C.
Congressional Economist & Policy Professional

Garrett
Wilbanks

Joint Economic Committee staffer with deep expertise in macroeconomic research, legislative process, and strategic communications—briefing Congress since 2022.

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Where economics
meets the Hill.

I work at the intersection of rigorous economic analysis and fast-moving legislative process. As a staffer on the Joint Economic Committee, I translate complex macroeconomic data into clear, actionable briefings for Members of Congress and their staff.

My work spans the full policy cycle—from researching and drafting the Joint Economic Report, to delivering real-time macroeconomic updates to over 1,700 Congressional staffers, to managing press and communications for the Committee.

I bring technical depth from a foundation in economics combined with the institutional knowledge of someone who has navigated Capitol Hill from day one.

1,700+
Staffers briefed on macro updates
3
Joint Economic Reports contributed
2022
BA Economics, CU Boulder
D.C.
Based in Washington
U.S. Congress · Joint Economic Committee
Press Secretary
Current Role · Washington, D.C.
  • Manages all digital communications: press releases, Committee website, and social media presence.
  • Coordinates outreach to academics, think tanks, and external stakeholders to amplify Committee research and publications.
  • Shapes the public narrative around macroeconomic policy and Congressional economic work.
U.S. Congress · Joint Economic Committee
Economic Research Staff
2022–Present · Washington, D.C.
  • Prepares hearing materials including briefing memos and witness testimony reviews; serves as staff liaison for member offices.
  • Delivers recurring macroeconomic updates to approximately 1,700 Congressional staffers across both chambers.
  • Developed research and designed data visualizations for the 2024 and 2025 Joint Economic Reports.
  • Provided research support for the 2023 Joint Economic Report; managed scheduling and document preparation for briefings and hearings.
U.S. Congress · Office of Congressman Kevin Brady
Staff Assistant
2022 · Washington, D.C.
  • Managed constituent correspondence and developed retirement messaging for the Congressman's office.
  • Coordinated final outreach and transition of constituent services.
Policy
Legislative Process & Coordination

Deep familiarity with Congressional workflow—hearing preparation, briefing support, member office liaison, and deadline-driven document management.

Hearing Prep Briefing Memos Witness Review Member Liaison
Economics
Macroeconomic Research & Analysis

Translates federal economic data into policy-relevant analysis. Experienced sourcing and analyzing datasets from CBO, BEA, BLS, OMB, and Treasury.

CBO BEA BLS OMB Treasury Excel (Advanced)
Communications
Strategic Messaging & Press

Manages the full communications lifecycle: drafting releases, coordinating stakeholder outreach, and amplifying policy work through digital channels.

Press Releases Social Media Think Tank Outreach
Legislative Tools
Research Platforms

Fluent in the core research and legislative infrastructure of Capitol Hill.

Congress.gov LegiStorm Bloomberg Gov. C-SPAN Archives CRS Federal Register Fireside CRM
Competencies
Core Professional Skills

Operates effectively in the high-stakes, deadline-driven environment of the U.S. Congress.

Policy Summarization Memo Drafting Stakeholder Coordination Scheduling
Software
Technical Proficiency

Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite with particular depth in Excel for data sourcing and federal dataset analysis.

Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook

Bachelor of Arts
Economics

University of Colorado Boulder
Class of 2022 · Minor in Political Science

A rigorous grounding in economic theory and quantitative analysis, complemented by a Political Science minor that provided early exposure to legislative institutions and public policy frameworks.

This dual foundation—technical economic training paired with political science fluency—directly informs the work of translating complex datasets into language that moves policy.

  • Macroeconomic Theory & Modeling
  • Quantitative Data Analysis
  • Political Institutions & Policy Process
  • Legislative Research Methods

Let's
connect.

Available for conversations about economic policy, Congressional affairs, and public communications roles in Washington.