Sarah’s deep understanding of Capitol Hill gives her a unique ability to navigate complex policy issues. She’s gifted at fostering strong bipartisan relationships with members, staff, and stakeholders alike. But what sets Sarah apart is her understanding of people and what drives them. Her contributions to the Energy and Commerce Committee were invaluable. Sarah’s strategic insight and relentless work ethic were instrumental in advancing the Committee’s agenda and serving the American people. Her impact on E&C and federal policy will last for years to come. Sarah was in my corner for a decade, and I can say with confidence you’ll want her in your corner too.
- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Energy & Commerce Chair
Aquia Group is excited to share that Sarah Rogers Burke is joining our team. Sarah is an accomplished political professional with over a decade of experience in senior congressional positions and campaigns.
Previously, Sarah served as the Deputy Staff Director of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). In this role, she oversaw policy, communications, coalitions, operations, and member services. The committee is distinguished by its expansive oversight of various federal agencies and its tradition of bipartisan collaboration. She worked on numerous pieces of landmark legislation that impacts the lives of Americans including the ADVANCE Act, Protecting Americans from Foreign Controlled Adversary Controlled Application Act, Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, the Rip and Replace program, the FDA User Fee Reauthorization Program, and the SUPPORT for Patients Act.
Sarah is known as a trusted leader in the House of Representatives with the ability to get things done. Her background encompasses strategic leadership, crisis communications, stakeholder management, member relations, budget management, and policy development. During her time, she demonstrated exceptional skill in fostering cross-party relationships and executing intricate legislative initiatives. She was a dedicated staffer known for her ability to solve problems, deep relationships on both sides of the aisle, and strategic counsel.
Before her leadership role on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Sarah served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) helping him lay the foundation to take over the powerful Ways & Means Committee. She also worked in House leadership as the Director of Member Services for the House Republican Conference under the Chair of McMorris Rodgers. Other notable experience includes working with prominent figures such as Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV).
Sarah is from Amory, MS, a dedicated military spouse who cherishes her role as a mother to her three children. She graduated from the University of Mississippi as a student in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Trent Lott Leadership Institute with a degree in Public Policy Leadership.
"Sarah has been a close advisor and friend for many years. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental to me and my whole team. Beyond her policy expertise, she has demonstrated a remarkable talent for building and maintaining bipartisan relationships that - when combined with her impressive diplomatic skills - have helped find common ground to get stuff done. I wish Sarah, Sam and her family the best in this exciting venture. I am grateful for her service to the Eighth District of Missouri, Team Smith and the GOP Conference and know we will continue to benefit from her help as we tackle the challenges ahead."
- Rep. Jason Smith, Ways & Means Chair
“Aquia Group is thrilled to have Sarah join our team. Sarah has an incredible reputation for solving difficult problems at the highest level. Her dedicated and strategic approach perfectly aligns with the bipartisan mission of the Aquia Group to make a lasting impact on behalf of clients. We are excited to add her expertise from the the Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees to one of the most dynamic and strategic teams in Washington.”
- Stoney Burke, Founder and CEO of Aquia Group
