Deval for All Announces Massachusetts Staff, Community Celebration in Boston on Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Team will have heightened presence in the former Governor’s home state and begin to gear up for Super Tuesday
BOSTON, MA - Today, Deval for All announced the addition of half-a-dozen staffers in Massachusetts, signaling a commitment to a heightened presence in the state leading up to super Tuesday. Many of the hires have previous ties to Deval Patrick, whether holding positions on his previous campaigns or in his administration during his time as Governor of MA. To kick off the campaign in MA, Deval for All will hold a community celebration on January 22nd in Boston.
“Governor Patrick ran two historic campaigns in Massachusetts— becoming the first democrat to be elected Governor in over 30 years and only the second black governor elected in the history of our country,” said campaign manager Abe Rakov. “Our team in Massachusetts knows the state better than anyone, and will deliver a win for Governor Patrick on March 3rd.”
Details on staff and event are below.
SENIOR STAFF:
Arthur Bernard, MA State Director: Arthur brings over twenty-five years experience in senior legal and policy positions in state government, including, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Massachusetts, Chief of Staff to the Massachusetts State Senate President, Vice Chancellor for Government Relations and Public Affairs for the University of Massachusetts Boston, General Counsel for the University of Massachusetts Building Authority and Associate Counsel for the University of Massachusetts system. Arthur received his B.A. from Suffolk University and his J.D. from Boston College Law School. Arthur Bernard joined the lobbying firm Travaglini Eisenberg Kiley in 2012. Arthur provides strategic advice, lobbying services and business development consulting to clients at the firm concerning issues before the state and local government.
Deborah Shah, MA Organizing Director: Deborah Shah began her campaign career as a Regional Field Director for Deval Patrick and, since 2006, has managed several progressive Democratic races in Massachusetts including the election of State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Mayor Setti Warren of Newton, and Maura Healey’s re-elect. She also was the founding Executive Director of Progressive Massachusetts. Deborah has served on the Boards of both Emerge Massachusetts and MassVote. Before politics, she spent more than 25 years running her own organization consulting company and is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, and holds an MBA from the Harvard University School of Business.
STAFF:
Ron Bell, MA Community Engagement Lead
Doug Chavez, MA Community Engagement Lead
Wil LeBlanc, MA Organizer
Gabriela Castillo, MA Organizer
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Community Celebration with Governor Deval Patrick
WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, Doors 6:30 PM
WHERE: Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 24 Washington Street, Boston, MA
