Sheila Krumholz — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Named one of the 500 most influential people in Washington by Washingtonian (2022)
Served as Executive Director of OpenSecrets from 2006 until her retirement in 2023
Specialized in federal campaign finance research, lobbying, and government transparency
Graduated from the University of Minnesota (1988) with majors in international relations and Spanish language and a minor in political science

Biography

Sheila Krumholz is the former Executive Director of OpenSecrets, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to government accountability and transparency. She led the organization from 2006 until her retirement in 2023, focusing on the role that money plays in politics and policy formation at the federal level.