Ryan Drajewicz
Ryan Drajewicz is a former Democratic political advisor in the state of Connecticut. From March 2019 to February 2020, Drajewicz was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Ned Lamont (D).[1][2]
Education
Drajewicz earned a bachelor's degree from Barry University.[1]
Career
Prior to becoming Lamont's chief of staff, Drajewicz was the executive director of the Lamont-Bysiewicz transition team. Drajewicz worked in the financial services industry at Bridgewater Associates as a senior management associate. Prior to that, he worked for U.S. Senator Chris Dodd.[1]
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On December 4, 2018, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) selected Drajewicz as his chief of staff.[1] Drajewicz resigned on February 28, 2020.[2]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified Ryan Drajewicz 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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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Connecticut.gov, "Gov.-Elect Lamont Announces Ryan Drajewicz as Chief of Staff, Melissa McCaw as OPM Secretary," December 4, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ‘’Westfair Communications’’, “Paul Mounds replaces Ryan Drajewicz as governor’s chief of staff,” February 28, 2020
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
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