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| Jeffrey Nesbit |
Jeffrey Nesbit, who served as communications director for former vice president Dan Quayle, is named assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Most recently deputy commissioner for communications at the Social Security Administration, Nesbit previously served as director of legislative and public affairs at the National Science Foundation, as well as associate commissioner for public affairs at the Food and Drug Administration.
Nesbit also founded climate communications non-profit Climate Nexus and was its executive director from 2011-2022.
“He is a seasoned strategist who has led communications at three federal agencies – including one of our very own, the FDA, where his communications strategies helped the federal government successfully take on the tobacco industry,” said DHHS secretary Xavier Becerra. “Jeff’s experience and expertise as a tested and trusted leader in public affairs will be instrumental in our efforts to communicate our work to enhance health and wellbeing for all.”
Kamara Jones, who had served as acting assistant secretary for public affairs while maintaining the responsibilities of her role as principal deputy assistant secretary of public affairs, will return to the latter role full-time.
Kate Bedingfield, White House communications director, will exit at the end of the month. Ben LaBolt, a longtime Biden adviser, will take the CD post.
Cathy Cochran, senior VP in Teneo’s Washington office, has rejoined the US Dept of Agriculture as director in its communications office.
Mexico is working with the DC-based Global Action on Gun Violence to push for “impactful gun violence prevention strategies” in the US.
Douglas Farrar, who was VP-communications and strategy at the Carnegie Center for International Peace, has joined the Federal Trade Commission as PA director.
Israel’s United Nations’ Mission is looking to hire a chief communications officer.
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