FILE – Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night event, Nov. 8, 2022, in Oaks, Pa. Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro will take office with a decisive mandate from Pennsylvania voters, who overwhelmingly rejected a Republican drive to pare back abortion rights and voting laws in the premier battleground state. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro announced the appointments of six Deputy Chiefs of Staff with a wealth of experience, talent, and a deep knowledge of the Commonwealth to the Shapiro Administration. These individuals will bring decades of experience – from state, local, and federal government work, to leadership in organized labor and issue advocacy organizations – to the table as they join the Shapiro Administration. The Deputy Chiefs of Staff will serve key roles in Governor-Elect Shapiro’s leadership team, and they will work directly with state agencies, stakeholders, government officials, and local communities all across Pennsylvania as they assist in advancing the Governor-Elect’s top priorities.
The six Deputy Chiefs of Staff who will be helping lead the Shapiro Administration’s efforts to grow our economy, improve our schools, and make our communities safer are:
- Joseph Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration and Opportunity
- Lindsey Mauldin, Deputy Chief of Staff for Health and Human Services
- Danielle Okai, Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development
- Michael Pipe, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety
- Sam Robinson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Consumers and the Environment
- Tori Shriver, Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Workforce Development
These accomplished individuals are joining a historic Administration – one that will bring people together, represent our entire Commonwealth, and deliver results for all Pennsylvanians every day. With this growing, capable, hard-working leadership team, Governor-Elect Shapiro will be ready to get to work for the people of Pennsylvania on day one.
“With these dynamic, smart, and capable public servants joining our team as Deputy Chiefs of Staff, our Administration will hit the ground running to streamline communication, operate nimbly, and get things done for Pennsylvanians,” said Governor-Elect Shapiro’s incoming Chief of Staff Dana Fritz. “Governor-Elect Shapiro and I are ready to get to work with this diverse and experienced group to build an economy that works for everyone, improve our schools to ensure our children receive a quality education, and make communities across the Commonwealth safer for our families.”