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Staff shakeup in Hajdu’s office, Provost finds new chief of staff

Changes in Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu’s office include a number of promotions, among them, Aya Al-Shalchi’s elevation to director status.

There's a long list of staffing changes to catch up on in Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu's office, with one exit, six promotions, and four hires. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

October 21, 2026

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu has seen a string of staffing changes in her office in recent months, including hiring a new director of operations following Karam Chima’s exit to take over as chief of staff to Secretary of State fo...

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