https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/she-had-a-washington-job-on-tv-then-this-west-wing-actor-got-one-in-real-life/2016/04/12/04438eee-4c32-43be-bc53-331e919efe91_story.html

Actress Melissa Fitzgerald, who appeared in 101 episodes of the NBC White House drama, now lives a life that’s very much like the character she played (Carol). Through her West Wing work, she ended up volunteering for the veterans' advocacy group. Then Justice for Vets asked her to become its director.