| Summit, NJ – MAD Global Strategy, a leading bipartisan public affairs firm, announced today that New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Legislative Liaison Nancy Santarsiero joins the firm as a Director. Santarsiero will be part of MAD Global’s Trenton lobbying operation.
“We are so pleased to welcome Nancy to our growing team,” said Mike DuHaime, CEO, MAD Global. “She has a proven track record in state government from her time in the Murphy Administration, and her expertise will drive meaningful change for our clients.”
“Nancy brings meaningful, first-hand experience in government and politics that will help our clients navigate the ever-changing public affairs landscape here in New Jersey,” added Laura Matos, Partner, MAD Global.
While at NJDOT, Santarsiero coordinated closely with legislators and legislative staff, advancing the Department’s legislative initiatives and other interests relating to New Jersey Legislature. Before joining NJDOT she served as Policy Coordinator for Education, Labor & Workforce Development for the Office of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy where she oversaw Governor Murphy’s policy priorities and department initiatives while also working closely with the communications team on external messaging. She served as Political Coordinator on Murphy for Governor 2021. Prior to Governor Murphy’s re-election campaign Santarsiero worked as Policy Director for former Hudson County Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti.
“Nancy is a great addition to the team,” added Justin Braz, Managing Director, MAD Global. “During our time at NJDOT and in the Governor’s Office, Nancy was a true professional who effectively worked with legislators and stakeholders, skillfully navigating the complexities of government. We are excited to have her on the team, and we look forward to leveraging her skills as we continue to advocate for positive change.”
Santarsiero is also well-established in Pennsylvania politics, particularly in Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area. She has a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Boston University and served as the President of Boston University College Democrats.
MAD Global is a bipartisan public affairs firm with professionals who have worked at the highest level of U.S. politics, government, and journalism, providing solutions for clients that span across a wide range of industries including healthcare, energy, sports, and tech. The firm has offices in New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former U.S. Senator Jeff Chiesa and former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino serve as members of MAD Global’s advisory board.
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