Government Affairs

Stephanie Catarino Wissman
DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Stephanie Catarino Wissman joined the Pennsylvania Chamber as Director of Government Affairs in October 2007. Stephanie is a graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. With more than 11 years experience in government relations, Stephanie primarily serves as the PA Chamber’s environmental lobbyist with additional responsibilities including general business advocacy.

Prior to joining the PA Chamber, Stephanie served as Manager of Government Affairs for Embarq (formerly Sprint). Highlighting her career at Embarq was her work on Act 183 of 2004, commonly referred to as Chapter 30. Stephanie played a major role in passing this landmark telecommunications alternative regulation legislation that has become a model for other states confronting telecommunications reform.

She has also held positions at Pennsylvanians for Effective Government and Associated PA Constructors. Stephanie is a member of Women in Pennsylvania Government Relations, Pennsylvania Association of Government Relations and is a registered lobbyist.

Stephanie resides in Mechanicsburg with her husband Mike, and two daughters Jenna and Allyson.