Sep 18, 2023
In today’s episode Maggie Mick of MultiState sits
down with Jack Waldorf - the sixth Executive Director of the
Western Governors’ Association (WGA). Jack oversees WGA’s efforts
to support and advance bipartisan priorities on behalf of the
Governors from the 22 westernmost states and territories.
Prior
to joining WGA, Waldorf led the federal advocacy activities for the
University of Colorado (CU) System which is comprised of four
campuses across Colorado’s Front Range. Before joining the CU
System, Waldorf served in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House
of Representatives where he focused on policies related to
education, health care, and transportation, among other issues.
Waldorf holds a master’s degree in public administration from CU
Denver and a bachelor’s degree in political science from CU
Boulder. Waldorf currently resides in Erie, Colorado with his
wife, Monica, and their three sons.