Jonathon Dworkin, Veteran State and National Strategist Named The NewDEAL Forum's Executive Director
For Immediate Release
October 30, 2024
Contact: jared@newdealleaders.org
WASHINGTON - The NewDEAL Forum is excited to announce Jonathon Dworkin as the new Executive Director of the NewDEAL Forum. With his extensive experience in strategic leadership, communications, and policy development, Jonathon will help the Forum in it's mission to develop the smartest, modern, and most effective solutions needed to help make government work better.
"In this critical moment for our country, I am thrilled that Jonathon has agreed to step into an even bigger leadership role at the NewDEAL Forum to help guide its next chapter", said Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO and Co-Founder of the NewDEAL and the NewDEAL Forum. "Throughout his time at NewDEAL and the NewDEAL Forum, Jonathon has overseen the growth of our policy and communications efforts and has been an indispensable partner to me, our Leaders, and broader network. I look forward to working alongside him to continue to grow the Forum's impact in finding and elevating solutions to the most pressing issues facing Americans."
Jonathon has most recently served as Vice President of Policy and Communications and will continue in that role for NewDEAL. He has made a significant impact on both organizations and has been instrumental in launching and expanding the work of the Forum. That has included leading the Forum's recent work, such as developing The Democracy Playbook and facilitating the launch of The Artificial Intelligence Task Force while guiding the Forum's task forces on climate change, education, broadband, and the future of work.
Throughout his career, Jonathon Dworkin has been a strong advocate for economic development, education, civil rights, and the environment. Previously, Jonathon worked as Communications Director for Delaware Governor Jack Markell, as well as for Congressmen Jim Langevin and Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania.
"At a time when it's so important to show the positive, tangible impacts of effective government, I'm grateful to Debbie for the opportunity to take on this new role.," said Jonathon Dworkin, Executive Director of the NewDEAL Forum and Vice President of Policy and Communications for NewDEAL Leaders. I am honored to partner with so many incredible policymakers and experts who are leading the charge on ideas that are based on what works -- not just what makes for a good soundbite. I look forward to continuing to work with our amazing team to identify policies that will improve lives in communities across the country."
The NewDEAL Forum is dedicated to developing and advocating for innovative policy solutions at the state and local levels. By fostering collaboration among leaders and experts, the Forum addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing communities today.