Jessica Hayes, who currently serves as a senior advisor in the 9th Congressional District for Representative Andrew Clyde in Georgia, describes her experience in the 10th Congressional District during the evacuation of Afghanistan in August 2021 as a "sacred calling." Hayes was working as a staff member in the office of former Representative Jody Hice at that time, performing her duties in a critical and dangerous environment.
Experience during Crisis
During the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, Hayes faced many challenges. She recalls that their office was inundated with a large volume of calls from individuals trying to get themselves and their families out of Afghanistan. These calls not only placed a heavy emotional burden on them but also required immediate and effective responses.
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Human and Political Challenges
Hayes emphasizes the importance of providing aid and support to those in critical situations while referencing the human and political challenges present at that time. She believes that serving people in such circumstances is not only a humanitarian responsibility but also an honor. This experience taught her many lessons about the importance of empathy and supporting one another.
Now, in her new role as a senior advisor in the 9th District, Hayes continues to strive for improving living conditions and creating positive changes in the community. She says she remembers those moments every day, and these experiences give her extra motivation to help others and serve her country.
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