Dana Carotenuto
Dana Carotenuto is a Democratic political advisor in the state of New York. Carotenuto served as the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Andrew Cuomo (D) in 2021.[1]
Career
Early career and education
- 2018-2021: Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo, deputy secretary for legislative affairs and policy
- 2016-2018: Office of State Senator Jeffrey Klein, chief of staff
- 2007-2016: Independent Democratic Conference, deputy chief and policy director[2]
Carotenuto received a B.S.F.S from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1998 and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.[2]
Andrew Cuomo chief of staff
Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed Carotenuto as his chief of staff on May 7, 2021.[1]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2021, Ballotpedia identified Dana Carotenuto as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[3]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[3]
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