Get to know Mickey Sundermann 🎙️
Get to know Mickey Sundermann outside of politics in a new episode of Capitol Spotlight, a video and audio podcast from CNCT.
Mickey Sundermann is a Senior Account Director at ROKK Solutions and an all-around ray of sunshine! Previously, Mickey worked in communications in the House and Senate as well as in campaign work. After several years of Hill experience, Mickey transitioned to the private sector to continue her work in public relations and comms.
Get to know more about Mickey...
🏠 Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
🎓 College: Iowa State University (Public Relations)
🔗 CNCT with Mickey about... Your favorite Bravo TV show!
Listen to Mickey's episode to hear her expert opinions on work-life balance and setting boundaries in the office.
💍 Also, be sure to congratulate Mickey as she gets married later this month!
If you or your Congressperson wants to join us, shoot us an email! We want to talk to people with vibrant experiences outside of politics.
💬 Mickey talks about…
03:05: Campaign work vs. Grad school
09:51: Messaging to different audiences & Bipartisanship
14:58: Conspiratorial mindsets
16:00: "First and foremost, log off!"
18:45: Staffers disagreeing with their Members
28:25: Tips for finding community in D.C.
36:30: Finding more contentment in the ordinary day
42:15: "No one on the Hill gets management training..."
More on Mickey…
Having experiences in the House, in the Senate, in committees, on campaigns, and in the private sector, Mickey's advice is an outstanding resource for Staffers. Before working at ROKK Solutions, some of her work experiences include:
Director of Communications at Grassley Works
Senior Account Executive at Pinkston
Committee Press Secretary for Ranking Member Mike Rogers
Digital Director for Sen. Kevin Cramer
Digital Director for Josh Hawley for Senate
Deputy Press Secretary for Sen. Charles Grassley
If you're looking to connect with someone who has experience managing her work-life balance, setting boundaries in the office, and exceeding in her work while doing it, you should talk to Mickey!