Our Team
Meet the people and teams that lead inclusively with passion, integrity, and fun in service of the businesses and people who call the Cincinnati region home.
Our Team
Government Affairs & Advocacy Team
The Cincinnati Chamber’s Government Affairs team is a bold voice for business. They develop and advocate for innovative and smart policies related to economic development, transportation, and inclusion.
Emily Graeter
Emily is our Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, where she leads the Chamber’s state and federal advocacy and oversees the…
Emily is our Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, where she leads the Chamber’s state and federal advocacy and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Government Affairs & Advocacy team. She is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University with bachelor’s degrees in public policy and criminology.
Emily brings seven years of experience working in Washington, D.C., as a staff member in the United States Congress. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Congressman Mike Carey (Columbus), where she led the Congressman’s economic and health policy portfolios. Prior to that, she held several roles in the office of Senator John Thune.
Emily is an avid sports fan who spends her weekends cheering on the Buckeyes and the Bengals with her husband, Luke.
Kendra Bumphis
Kendra serves as Government Affairs Manager, Civic Strategy & Policy, leading advocacy, public policy, and stakeholder engagement efforts that…
Kendra serves as Government Affairs Manager, Civic Strategy & Policy, leading advocacy, public policy, and stakeholder engagement efforts that advance the Chamber’s priorities. She oversees legislative and regulatory monitoring, policy analysis, government relations, and advocacy initiatives focused on key business and community issues. Working closely with elected officials, community leaders, and business stakeholders, Kendra helps strengthen connections between the business community and policymakers while supporting strategic communications, policy development, and Government Affairs programming.
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