Prior to joining Margaret Spellings and Company, Kuzmich served as the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Education.  In these capacities, she oversaw all communications between the Administration and Congress on behalf of the Secretary and served as a member of the senior staff, providing strategic advice and counsel on Administration initiatives and working closely with the White House to advance education reform.  She led the implementation, regulatory, and reauthorization efforts for NCLB, managed student lending initiatives, and led policy development associated with the nearly $70 billion annual budget.

Kuzmich came to the Department from the White House Domestic Policy Council where she served as Associate Director for Education.  Prior to that, Kuzmich worked in the United States Senate on issues including education, health care, welfare, and social policy.  She received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University.