Widomski Michael

Widomski Michael currently serves as the Acting Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Democracy Forward since October 2024. Prior to this role, experience includes significant positions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from January 2018 to August 2024, including Chief and Associate Chief of the Office of Workforce Engagement, focusing on workforce communication and engagement strategies. Additional roles at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security included Deputy Chief of Staff for External Affairs and various leadership roles at FEMA, culminating as Deputy Director of Public Affairs. Educational achievements comprise a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and two Master's degrees in Radio TV Film with a focus on Political Communication from the University of Maryland, along with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts from Gannon University.