Governor Roy Cooper has named two new members to the Governor's office to work in communications and in government relations.

 

Cooper has hired Sadie Weiner as Communications Director to oversee the Governor’s press and communications office. Weiner previously served as Communications Director for U.S. Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina, and most recently worked as Communications Director for the DSCC.

 

Cooper also named Jordan Whichard Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Whichard, a UNC Chapel Hill graduate, previously worked in the White House on intergovernmental relations, scheduling and advance. Most recently, he worked in human resources and benefits at Hill, Chesson & Woody.

 

"We are continuing to build a strong team and their work will help us move North Carolina in the right direction," said Cooper. "Good communications and outreach with state and federal partners will be particularly important as North Carolina rebuilds from last year’s hurricane and wildfires and as we work towards some of our top priorities including raising teacher pay."

 

As Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Whichard will work with county, state, and federal government entities. Weiner will direct daily communications and provide information to the media and the public.