DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz Announces Mo Elleithee as New DNC Communications Director
Washington, DC – Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced today the hiring of Mo Elleithee as Communications Director for the Democratic National Committee. Elleithee is a seasoned Democratic operative and spokesman.
“We're thrilled to have Mo join our team, bringing with him seventeen years of experience on some of the most high-profile campaigns in the country," said DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “Mo's experience working in the public sector, the private sector, on issue advocacy and electoral campaigns at every level will make him an invaluable asset at the DNC and for Democrats across the country. We will build off our success in the years ahead to support the President, ensure that Democrats are elected and reelected in 2013, 2014 and beyond and continue to build a strong Democratic Party in every corner of the country.”
“I’m eager to join Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the rest of the outstanding DNC team to help advance President Obama’s agenda and support our great Democratic candidates to secure victories up and down the ticket,” said Elleithee. “Whether it’s implementing health care reform, fighting for an economic agenda that will help the middle class, pushing for comprehensive immigration reform, protecting voting rights, or ensuring equal rights for all Americans – Democrats are leading the way. This is an exciting time for the Democratic Party, and I’m looking forward to sharing that story far and wide.”
Elleithee will start in his new role at the end of this week.
Mo Elleithee is a 17-year veteran of Democratic politics specializing in communications. He's worked on four different presidential campaigns, including as traveling press secretary for Hillary Clinton's 2008 bid; worked in senior communications roles for candidates across the country including Tim Kaine (VA), Mark Warner (VA), and Tom Udall (NM); and has advised various Democratic party committees including the DSCC, DCCC and the Democratic Party of Virginia. For the past three years, he's been on the faculty of the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. He'll be taking a leave of absence from his firm, Hilltop Public Solutions, to join the DNC full-time.
Washington, DC – Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced today the hiring of Mo Elleithee as Communications Director for the Democratic National Committee. Elleithee is a seasoned Democratic operative and spokesman.
“We're thrilled to have Mo join our team, bringing with him seventeen years of experience on some of the most high-profile campaigns in the country," said DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “Mo's experience working in the public sector, the private sector, on issue advocacy and electoral campaigns at every level will make him an invaluable asset at the DNC and for Democrats across the country. We will build off our success in the years ahead to support the President, ensure that Democrats are elected and reelected in 2013, 2014 and beyond and continue to build a strong Democratic Party in every corner of the country.”
“I’m eager to join Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the rest of the outstanding DNC team to help advance President Obama’s agenda and support our great Democratic candidates to secure victories up and down the ticket,” said Elleithee. “Whether it’s implementing health care reform, fighting for an economic agenda that will help the middle class, pushing for comprehensive immigration reform, protecting voting rights, or ensuring equal rights for all Americans – Democrats are leading the way. This is an exciting time for the Democratic Party, and I’m looking forward to sharing that story far and wide.”
Elleithee will start in his new role at the end of this week.
Mo Elleithee is a 17-year veteran of Democratic politics specializing in communications. He's worked on four different presidential campaigns, including as traveling press secretary for Hillary Clinton's 2008 bid; worked in senior communications roles for candidates across the country including Tim Kaine (VA), Mark Warner (VA), and Tom Udall (NM); and has advised various Democratic party committees including the DSCC, DCCC and the Democratic Party of Virginia. For the past three years, he's been on the faculty of the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. He'll be taking a leave of absence from his firm, Hilltop Public Solutions, to join the DNC full-time.
