Connie Bumgarner

Connie Bumgarner serves as the Assistant Director for Legislative Affairs, Appropriations at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, where responsibilities include leading appropriations-related legislative activities and managing a team to align agency priorities with congressional actions. Prior to this role, Connie held positions as a Senior Legislative Affairs Specialist at CISA and TSA, where efforts focused on advancing cybersecurity priorities, advising agency leaders, and coordinating legislative strategies. With extensive experience spanning over a decade, including a role as a Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor, Connie possesses deep expertise in legislative research and interagency coordination. Connie holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from American University, along with additional qualifications in social media management and gender studies.