Michelle Jelnicky serves as the Associate Director of Global Government Relations at RTX, a position held since January 2023. Prior to this role, Michelle accumulated extensive experience in the U.S. House of Representatives, working from January 2011 to January 2023, including serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Congressman Jack Bergman, where focus areas included Armed Services, International Affairs, Intelligence, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources. Additional legislative roles included Legislative Director for Congressman Frank Guinta, emphasizing budget, healthcare, trade, and telecommunications, and a series of positions for Congressman Robert Pittenger, covering financial services, healthcare, and trade. Early career roles included working as a Legislative Assistant and Correspondent for Congresswoman Sue Myrick, primarily in education. Academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in American History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earned in 2010.