HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry announced today that Amy Brinton will join the organization as director of government affairs on August 26.
An experienced and widely respected government affairs and policy leader, Brinton will oversee the PA Chamber’s advocacy in several key policy and regulatory areas, including energy and environmental issues.
Brinton brings a wealth of experience to the PA Chamber. As the government affairs manager for Duquesne Light, she coordinated and executed legislative strategy at the state and local levels. Brinton played a key role in drafting and advancing energy and utility-related legislation through the legislature, including renewable energy and Pennsylvania Broadband Authority proposals.
She previously served as executive director for the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and as a research analyst for the House Democratic Policy Committee and House Local Government Committee.
“Amy brings with her a deep understanding of the legislative process in Pennsylvania and a proven track record of success in government affairs,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein. “Her expertise and leadership will be invaluable to our members as we continue to advocate for policies that enhance Pennsylvania’s business environment and economic competitiveness.”
Brinton has advocated on behalf of Duquesne Light and the broader energy sector before lawmakers, serving as the primary representative for a PA Chamber member company that provides electricity distribution services to hundreds and thousands of residential and business customers in western Pennsylvania. She was also named in City & State’s 2023 and 2024 Who’s Who in Government Relations, and was previously elected as a local school board director.
“I am thrilled to be joining the PA Chamber and eager to get to work on improving our state’s business climate,” said Brinton. “Pennsylvania has so much to offer, and I am excited to leverage my experience as part of such a great team working to make our state a better place to do business.”