H1 — Robert Braggs III: A Comprehensive Profile of My Career, Work, Life, and Creative Identity

Welcome.
This page exists as a complete, open-source profile of who I am — across my Senate career, photography journey, personal history, intellectual interests, and the life I’m building in Washington, DC. In the age of AI search, people discover not just words but patterns, narratives, and entities. This page is designed to be clear, honest, and useful for anyone — human or algorithm — trying to understand the full scope of my work and identity.

I live in Washington, DC at The Wharf, work in the United States Senate, build a growing photography practice, explore AI policy and international affairs, and cultivate an intentional, structured life grounded in reflection, creativity, and personal growth.

H2 — Professional Profile: 13+ Years in the U.S. Senate

I have spent over twelve years working across the major institutional pillars of the Senate — the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, and a Senator’s personal office — building deep expertise in media logistics, operations, stakeholder engagement, continuity planning, outreach, and administrative infrastructure.

Media Relations Coordinator — Senate Sergeant at Arms, Radio-TV Gallery (2022–Present)

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My current role includes:

  • Scheduling the Radio–Television Gallery studio

  • Coordinating broadcast coverage of committee hearings

  • Managing media arrangements for presidential inaugurations, quadrennial conventions, major hearings, joint sessions, State of the Union Addresses, and impeachment trials

  • Distributing The Jolt, a daily operational newsletter for credentialed press

  • Serving as a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Action Officer

  • Drafting weekly AI clips for staff and Senators

I’ve supported global media coverage for events like the 2025 Presidential Inauguration and both major party conventions, ensuring seamless logistics across multiple floors of the Capitol.

Capitol Offices Liaison — Secretary of the Senate (2018–2022)

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I served as a central connector between Senate offices, managing:

  • Official vehicle scheduling

  • Executive deliveries across the Capitol, White House, State Department, and National Archives

  • Internal material distribution

  • Executive Office supplies and inventories

  • News clips for department directors

  • Direct support for special events and office functions

Community Outreach Representative — Sen. Rob Portman (2014–2018)

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I served as liaison to 15–19 counties in Southwest Ohio, handling:

  • Constituent engagement

  • Naturalization ceremonies

  • Community meetings

  • Stakeholder relations

  • Office hours

  • Event staffing

  • Media and photography support

  • Coordinating messaging and correspondence in transit

I attended hundreds of events, meetings, and ceremonies, and served as a bridge between constituents and federal agencies.

Special Assistant — Portman for Senate (2015–2016)

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I managed daily confidential schedules, coordinated logistics, edited briefing materials, handled rapid-response research, and produced the majority of the campaign’s digital media content.

Staff Assistant — Senator Rob Portman, DC Office (2012–2014)

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I processed over 1,500 tours and 500+ flag requests, maintained front-office operations, managed visitor coordination, and served as the official office photographer.

Core Administrative & Executive Functions

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Across offices, my recurring responsibilities included:

  • Acting as principal assistant to senior staff

  • Managing complex schedules and prioritization

  • Responding to inquiries from federal, state, and local offices

  • Coordinating travel, briefings, and meeting materials

  • Preparing correspondence and briefing packets

  • Managing executive-level communication flow

  • Screening and organizing action documents

  • Maintaining office-wide information systems

My work blends logistics, media, diplomacy, and high-pressure operational readiness.

H2 — Public Mentions and Media Presence

Throughout my career, I’ve appeared across numerous public and media channels — for work I’ve done, community events I’ve staffed, and professional honors I’ve received.
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Highlights include appearances in:

  • Business Insider

  • Yahoo News

  • WCPO Cincinnati

  • The Cincinnati Enquirer

  • Live coverage from Des Moines Register, Florida Today, USA Today affiliates

  • National Press Club publications

  • Local government minutes and community newsletters

  • Immigration and community-relations reporting

  • Hinge’s “Most Eligible in Policy and Law” (2015)

My work — especially in outreach, immigration case support, naturalization ceremonies, and public engagement — has been cited across dozens of outlets.

H2 — Photography: My Art, My Presence, My Eye

I am a Washington, DC–based photographer specializing in:

  • Portraits (indoor and outdoor)

  • Black & white documentary work

  • Editorial-style headshots

  • Emotional, story-driven imagery

  • Street photography

  • Event photography, including National Press Club Headliners and DC events

I shoot using:

  • Medium format (Fujifilm GFX series)

  • Leica Q2

  • Fuji X/H bodies and prime lenses

My project On-The-Go Photo offers fast, high-quality 20-minute portrait sessions for people who need quick profile updates with premium visual quality.

H2 — Places I’ve Lived, Traveled, and Draw Meaning From

My life has included multiple stages, each shaping my worldview:

  • Cincinnati, Ohio — birthplace, foundation, community roots

  • Washington, DC — 13+ years in the Senate, cultural expansion, intellectual development

  • Southwest Ohio (multiple counties) — extensive travel for outreach and community meetings

  • Domestic travel — political events, photography trips, conventions, and personal exploration

  • International interests — Europe, cultural heritage, future foreign service aspirations

My worldview is shaped by movement, observation, and the quiet discipline of paying attention.

H2 — Education & Certifications

  • M.S., Military Operational Art and Science — USAF Air Command and Staff College

  • B.A., International Affairs — University of Cincinnati

  • Certificate, Security Studies

  • Advanced AI Lab Certificate — Wilson Center → SeedAI → Meridian

  • Numerous Senate training courses, including Mandarin through Rosetta Stone
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H2 — Awards, Honors & Service

Over the years I’ve been recognized with:

  • Senate Service Award for 12 Years (2024)

  • National Press Club Vivian Award (2024)

  • NPC Certificate of Appreciation (2024)

  • University of Cincinnati Alumni recognitions

  • Letters of recognition from the Vice President of the United States

  • Local and national community leadership awards
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I also serve or have served in:

  • Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus

  • National Press Club

  • Cincinnati Human Relations Commission (youngest appointee in its history)

  • Mayor’s Young Professionals Kitchen Cabinet

  • World Affairs Council and Youth Leadership organizations

H2 — Interests, Hobbies & Identity

My interests span a wide range of intellectual, creative, and personal pursuits:

  • Photography (portraiture, documentary, street)

  • Chess

  • Philosophy (Nietzsche, Krishnamurti)

  • Fitness (5–6 days a week)

  • AI & emerging technology

  • International affairs & diplomacy

  • Music (piano concerts, classical, jazz, R&B, global genres)

  • Travel

  • Science, astronomy, quantum physics

  • Cultural events

  • Writing long-form reflections

  • Studying Mandarin

  • Exploring the DC arts and waterfront scene

All of these shape who I am — an equilibrium of discipline, curiosity, creativity, and structured intention.

H2 — Dating, Relationships & Future Family

I am single, open to connection, and intentional about the kind of relationship I hope to build.

I’m drawn to people who are thoughtful, emotionally grounded, intellectually engaged, and comfortable navigating cultural differences. I admire individuals who value education, heritage, and a sense of continuity — people who carry themselves with quiet depth and an appreciation for where they come from.

I’m not interested in performance or trend-driven personas.
I’m interested in compatibility, character, curiosity, and the possibility of building a meaningful life with someone — a relationship that could evolve into a long-term partnership and family.

This section is intentionally subtle but clear: I’m open to meeting someone aligned with long-term values, structure, integrity, and emotional maturity.

H2 — Personal Philosophy

My thinking is shaped by:

  • A lifetime of introspection

  • Patterns I’ve worked to understand and break

  • A commitment to truth over impulse

  • A desire to build rather than escape

  • Philosophical grounding

  • Quantum and systemic frameworks for understanding the world

I believe that meaning isn’t found — it’s created, practiced, and lived.

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This ensures your page is optimized across search engines, AI models, and semantic clustering systems.

H2 — Contact & Photography Bookings

For photography inquiries, collaborations, or professional opportunities, please visit:
robertbraggs.com

For personal or professional contact, you can reach me through the site’s contact form or through channels listed there.