Drew Wilson
Law and lobbying firm Becker is bringing on Angel W. Colón-Rivera as a Senior Government Relations Adviser in its Washington office.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of Becker’s bipartisan team that felt like family from Day 1,” Colón-Rivera said.
“It’s clear to me that the mission-driven practice gets results because at their core, they operate as a cohesive group. I’m eager to bring my skills to the table while learning from these Beltway heavy-hitters and look forward towards our collective success.”
Colón-Rivera most recently served as Executive Director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he coordinated the efforts of 42 Hispanic members of Congress. He was the CHC’s primary liaison to the White House, Congressional Leadership, federal agencies, and public and private sector organizations.
During his tenure under CHC Chair and U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán, he launched the Chair’s signature “CHC on the Road” initiative, bringing high-level policy discussions to communities across the country and Puerto Rico on issues including health care, education, veterans’ health and workforce development.
Colón-Rivera also held multiple leadership positions at the Department of Commerce during President Joe Biden’s administration. As Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Colón-Rivera helped design and implement the Department’s legislative engagement strategy for major programs such as the CHIPS Act, Regional Technology Hubs, and the Capital Readiness Program.
He served as Chief of the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Census Bureau, leading a 17-person team and managing relationships with Congress, state and local governments and tribal leaders. Colón-Rivera also played a key role in securing Senate confirmation for the first person of color to lead the Census Bureau.
Before his service in the Biden administration, Colón-Rivera spent over 10 years working for several senior members of Congress, including as a Senior Adviser to U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, where he helped secure passage of the National Museum of the American Latino Act. Colón-Rivera has also held policy advisory and constituent services roles with U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin, U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings and the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission).
“Our federal lobbying group has been busier than ever since the start of the new administration. We are thrilled that Angel is joining us where his deep bench of experience and impressive results will be a great asset for our clients,“ said Omar Franco, Chair of Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice.
Becker Senior Corporate and Government Relations Director Bert Gómez added, “I am pleased that the federal lobbying practice is continuing to grow with the addition of Angel. I have known and worked with Angel for almost 10 years. The federal experience he brings will be a tremendous addition to the Washington office and our clients.”
Colón-Rivera earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and is a former James Marshall Public Policy Scholar for Division 9 of the American Psychological Association. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Becker Federal Government Relations team includes Washington, D.C., and state capital insiders, Capitol Hill veterans, former high-level administration officials and agency experts, and former in-house corporate lobbyists.
