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FCC COMMISSIONER BAKER ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
Washington, DC – Federal Communications Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker 
announced today that her Wireline Legal Advisor, Christi Shewman, will soon depart her staff to 
rejoin the Wireline Competition Bureau. "This is a great opportunity for Christi. While I will 
miss her counsel, I have been fortunate to have had her on my team since the beginning of my 
tenure at the Commission. The Bureau is lucky to have her back, and the good news is that we 
will all benefit from her expertise," said Baker. Brad Gillen, the Commissioner's Legal Advisor 
for media issues, will transition to wireline issues, and Krista Witanowski of the Media Bureau 
will be detailed to Commissioner Baker’s office as Acting Legal Advisor for media issues 
pending the selection of a permanent advisor.
Millie Kerr, the Commissioner’s Confidential Assistant and Staff Attorney, is also 
leaving the Commission. “Millie has been an invaluable member of my team. I thank her for the 
contributions she has made both professionally and personally and wish her every success in her 
future pursuits.” Kari Amstutz will join Commissioner Baker’s staff as her new Confidential 
Assistant, and Tasha Kinney will join Commissioner Baker’s staff as her Staff Assistant. Kari 
most recently worked for Congressman Charles Djou, and Tasha joins the Commission from the 
United States Department of Agriculture. “I’m thrilled to have Kari and Tasha join our team,” 
said Baker.
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