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[photo, Shaina A. Hernandez, Deputy Chief of Staff, Maryland Governor's Office] SHAINA A. HERNANDEZ
Deputy Chief of Staff, 2023-25

Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor, January 23, 2023 to October 27, 2025. Oversaw matters relating to economic development, the environment, housing, and transportation.

Senior Advisor for Policy, Office of County Executive, Howard County, 2018-22.

Speech Coordinator/Communications Aide, 2009-11, Special Assistant to Chief of Staff, 2011-13, and Deputy Director of Public Affairs, 2013-14, Office of Governor.

University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., 2005. Member, AmeriCorps, National Civilian Community Corps, Western Region, 2005-06. Paralegal, Krebs Farley & Pelletri, 2006-07. Volunteer Coordinator/Office Manager, Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc., 2007-08. Intellectual Property Specialist, 2008-09, Director of Policy and Research, 2014-16, and Director of Local Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, 2016-18, Greater Baltimore Committee.

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