Theresa (Winegar) Vaccaro currently serves as Political Director at the National Republican Congressional Committee, where she leads the Committee’s national strategy to win and defend competitive House seats and is the first female to ever hold the position. Previously, she was Deputy Political Director, overseeing efforts in targeted districts across the country and managing the NRCC’s Patriot Program. With more than a decade of experience in campaign strategy and political operations, Vaccaro played a key role in the 2022 cycle as Northeast Regional Political Director, helping to flip five congressional seats from blue to red. Her background spans gubernatorial, congressional, and presidential campaigns, including serving as Executive Director of the New Jersey Republican State Committee and managing several campaigns for members of Congress.