Key facts
- Alison MacDonald has been appointed chief of staff for U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
- MacDonald replaces Chad Kreikemeier, who is moving to the private sector.
- Kreikemeier served as Shaheen's chief of staff since 2019.
- MacDonald previously served as Shaheen's health policy advisor until 2016.
- MacDonald has experience advocating for New Hampshire issues and working with Dartmouth Health.
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced that Alison MacDonald will be her new Chief of Staff, replacing Chad Kreikemeier. Kreikemeier, who had served as Shaheen's Chief of Staff since 2019 and previously as her defense advisor, is departing for the private sector. MacDonald, a native of Conway, New Hampshire, previously worked for Shaheen as a health policy advisor until 2016. She also has experience with Dartmouth Health and is noted for her advocacy for New Hampshire issues. Shaheen expressed gratitude for Kreikemeier's service and enthusiasm for MacDonald's return to her office.