Kay Casstevens’ public service career in Washington D.C. spanned several decades. She recently retired from the National Gallery of Art where she served for ten years as the deputy chief development officer. Prior to that, she worked in both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. On Capitol Hill, she served as chief of staff to Congressman (now Senator) Chris Van Hollen and also to Senator Tom Harkin. Earlier, she worked on the policy staffs of Congressman John Seiberling and Senator George McGovern. During the first term of the Clinton Administration, Kay was appointed assistant secretary of education. Later, she worked in the White House as Vice President Al Gore’s Director of Legislative Affairs. During the final year of the Clinton Administration, Kay was deputy director of White House legislative affairs and deputy assistant to the President. Kay has a law degree from the George Washington University Law School, and she received a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is active in the DC area community theater as a choreographer and performer in local productions. She also teaches tap dance classes. For many years, Kay volunteered at Luther Place Night Shelter.