Stephanie McCloud
Stephanie McCloud (Republican Party) was the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ohio. She assumed office on January 1, 2023.
Biography
McCloud received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Ohio University and a J.D. from Capital University Law School. Prior to her appointment as chief of staff, McCloud was the director of the Ohio Department of Health and the CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.[1]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2023, Ballotpedia identified Stephanie McCloud as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[2]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[2]
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