MPA 2006
AP Title: “The Good, the Bad, and the Lucky: Gambling as an Economic Development Engine and Revenue Generator in Delaware”
chair: Jonathan Justice; committee Members: Paul Solano and Simon Condliffe
e-mail: garrettwozniak@gmail.com
current position:
Government Affairs Consultant
Wilmington, Del.
introduction | education | experience | honors and awards
IntroductionAfter graduating from the University of Delaware’s MPA program in May 2006, I began working as the campaign coordinator for a major Delaware political party. Following the 2006 election, I became the executive director of this organization, a position I held until June, 2007 when I became the policy director for the then majority caucus in the Delaware House of Representatives. In May 2008, I left the House to take on the role of campaign manager for a candidate for lieutenant governor in Delaware.
Following the campaign I began consulting for a variety of organizations, including non-profits, private businesses and political organizations. This is a role I continue to play.
In addition, I serve on the Board of the Downtown YMCA, where I have twice chaired the annual Strong Kids Campaign. Both in my professional endeavors and volunteer activities, I have relied heavily upon the education and practical experience I gained in the MPA program and the IPA. The experiences have proven invaluable in the “real world.”
EducationEnrolled at the University of Baltimore Law School to begin course work in the fall of 2010
MPA, University of Delaware 2006, State & Local Management and Financial Management
BS, Towson University 2004, Economics and Political Science
AA, Montgomery College 2002, Business Administration
Study Abroad, Cambridge University, England, 2001, International Politics
ExperienceJanuary 2009 – present
Government Affairs Consultant, to various private, nonprofit, and political organizations
May 2008 – November 2008
Campaign Manager, Charlie Copeland for Delaware Lt. Governor
June 2007 – May 2008
Policy Director, Delaware House of Representatives, Majority Caucus
November 2006 – June 2007
Executive Director, Delaware Republican Party
July 2006 – November 2006
Campaign Coordinator, Delaware Republican Party
September 2007 – present
Board Co-Chair, Annual "Strong Kids Campaign," YMCA of Delaware – Central Branch
January 2006 – June 2006
Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Senate, Dover, Del.
May 2005 – June 2006
President, Urban Affairs Student Association
1st Year Representative (September 2004 - May 2005)
August 2005 – Present
Co-chair, Delaware Senator Dori Connor's Re-election Campaign
January 2005 – June 2005
Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Senate, Dover, Del.
September 2004 – June 2006
Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.
2002 – 2004
Marketing/Advertising, Picture This! Inc., Gaithersburg, Md.
2002
Business Editor, The Potomac Review, Rockville, Md.
Honors and AwardsVolunteer of the Year, 2009, Downtown YMCA
Member, Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
Magna Cum Laude, 2004
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, 2003–2004
Sigma Alpha Lambda Leadership Fraternity, 2003–2004
Macklin Business Institute, 2001–2002
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, 2000–2002
