Charleston Native Joins Boozman’s Washington Staff

WASHINGTON—
River Valley residents who contact U.S. Senator John Boozman’s Washington, D.C. office may now wind up interacting with an acquaintance from their own community. Charleston native Katie Gage recently joined the senator’s staff on Capitol Hill as a press assistant.
“It is an honor to join Senator Boozman’s team and contribute to the work he is doing on behalf of Arkansans. I’m excited to support the senator’s communications efforts and help share the stories and priorities that matter most to the people of our state,”
Gage said
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“Katie has already shown her strong commitment to public service during her time as an intern, and I am excited to have her back on the team. Her energy and passion for Arkansas will be a great asset to my staff as we reflect Natural State priorities and values in the nation’s capital,”
Boozman said
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Senator Boozman welcomes Charleston High School graduate to his Washington team.
In the press assistant role, Gage supports the senator’s communications efforts by assisting with media outreach, drafting press materials and helping develop messaging that highlights Senator Boozman’s priorities and legislative work. She also contributes to internal communications.
Gage is a 2021 graduate of Charleston High School and a 2025 graduate of the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. She earned her bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in legal studies. She is the daughter of Misty Hiatt and Trey Gage.