Aaron Trujillo Brings Experience and Deep Expertise to Lead Congressional Affairs at Battelle
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aaron Trujillo has joined Battelle as Director of Congressional Affairs where he will support Battelle’s National Laboratory Management and Operations business and the Battelle-affiliated Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, Battelle announced today. He will bring his considerable Capitol Hill experience to focus on the areas of applied energy and environmental management.
Trujillo brings more than 16 years of experience in local and national politics, legislative and regulatory processes, strategic communications, and staff management. He has worked as a Senior Legislative Aide and Deputy Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill working with members of congress, congressional staff, and key committees; as a political appointee to the U.S. Commerce Department working with senior administration officials and federal agencies, and as Chief of Staff at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee where he managed a team of more than 150.
Trujillo has a BA in Political Science from the University of New Mexico and an MBA from the American University Kogod School of Business.
“I’m thrilled be joining an organization like Battelle, with its focus on improving society through science and technology and its support of STEM education,” Trujillo said. “I have built a broad skillset that allows me to operate at the nexus between government, business, and a multitude of stakeholder interests, which I plan to use to advance Battelle’s mission.”
About Battelle
Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.
Contacts
Katy Delaney
(614) 424-7208
delaneyk@battelle.org
T.R. Massey
(614) 424-5544
masseytr@battelle.org
