Date and Location

November 6, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
L-163

Contact

617-495-1360

Study Group with Brock Lowrance: Leading from the Inside: The Chiefs Defining the Senate’s Next Generation


Ever wonder who actually keeps Washington running? Meet the Chiefs of Staff — the trusted advisors who help their Senators turn ideas into action, manage crises and steer teams through the highs and lows of Capitol Hill.


In this session, we’ll pull back the curtain on one of the most demanding and influential jobs in American politics. Join two of the youngest Republican Chiefs of Staff in the U.S. Senate for a conversation about how they got there, what they do day-to-day and how they navigate the intersection of policy, politics and people.


Whether you’re curious about public service, leadership or just want an insider’s look at how Washington really works, this discussion will give you a perspective you won’t find in any textbook.


GUESTS:

Mike Berg, Chief-of-Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R- MT)

Philip Letsou, Chief-of-Staff to U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH)


AUDIENCE: These conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address. 


OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, all IOP study groups are off-the-record.


Speakers and Presenters

Brock Lowrance, IOP Fall 2025 Resident Fellow; Former Senior Advisor at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC);
Mike Berg, Chief-of-Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R- MT);
Philip Letsou, Chief-of-Staff to U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

Organizer

Institute of Politics (IOP)