WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 6, 2026 — Cornerstone Government Affairs, an employee-owned, bipartisan government relations, public affairs and consulting firm, today announced that Morgan Bodenarain has joined the firm as Vice President. She brings extensive experience navigating complex policy environments, building consensus among stakeholders and driving meaningful change.
“My time serving as the Policy Director and Counsel of the Congressional Black Caucus has truly been an honor and I am more than grateful to have served under the leadership of Chairwoman Yvette Clarke and Chair Emeritus Steven Horsford,” Bodenarain said. “I am elated to take my next steps at Cornerstone, a firm that has led the government relations field in navigating an ever-evolving policy landscape. I look forward to working alongside the excellent federal government relations team and contributing to this truly unique and excellent firm.”
Bodenarain most recently served as Policy Director and Counsel for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), where she led policy development and advocacy for the 61-member caucus across the White House, Senate and House of Representatives. In this role, she managed member priorities, coordinated with caucus chairs, convened policy briefings and built support for legislative initiatives among external stakeholders.
During her tenure with the Caucus, Bodenarain helped publish the CBC’s first Corporate Accountability Report, led a seven-month Artificial Intelligence Policy Series to inform the CBC AI Policy Blueprint and advanced the Congressional Black Caucus’ “Black Wealth Agenda” resolution.
Previously, Bodenarain served as Legal Advisor to Commissioner Geoffrey Starks at the Federal Communications Commission, advising on policies related to broadband equity, affordability and accessibility. She worked alongside key industry stakeholders to ensure internet access for domestic violence survivors, address the digital divide in minority communities and re-build broadband infrastructure in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands following hurricanes.
Bodenarain also served as a Legislative Assistant to Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), managing his technology and telecommunications portfolio and supporting his work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Here, she helped advance the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act through Congress and into law. Bodenarain began her career as a Law Clerk with the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
Bodenarain holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University School of Law and is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Morgan to the Cornerstone team,” said Cornerstone Chief Executive Officer Geoff Gonella. “Her experience developing policy across Congress and ability to build consensus to deliver results will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”
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Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. is a bipartisan, employee-owned, public affairs firm with more than 225 professionals serving clients from coast to coast. Through its federal and state government relations; strategic communications; political action committees; grant consulting and advisory services, Cornerstone represents a diverse group of clients from myriad industries and sectors and maintains expertise in a wide range of issue areas, including agriculture, cyber security, defense, education, energy, health, homeland security, international affairs, tax policy, telecommunications and transportation and infrastructure.
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