Janie Blanco is chief of staff to Invariant’s founder and CEO Heather Podesta. She serves as a liaison between the CEO and stakeholders, managing and streamlining the day-to-day operations of the CEO’s office. Additionally, she supports business development efforts and executes strategic firm and client initiatives.

Janie first joined Invariant as an analyst helping the firm’s health care clients understand the nuances of legislation and navigate policy debates. Janie began her career working for the Senate Budget Committee as an assistant to both Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT). She previously worked in Florida for Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Ted Yoho (R-FL).

Janie is a graduate of the University of Florida.