“I’m proud to announce Jacqueline Newman will serve as the DCCC’s Interim Executive Director. Jacqui brings many cycles’ worth of experience to this short-term role, and I am confident she is more than prepared to lead the building at this time.”
Jacqui replaces former Executive Director Allison Jaslow who resigned on Monday.
“Today has been a sobering day filled with tough conversations that too often we avoid, but I can say confidently that we are taking the first steps toward putting the DCCC back on path to protect and expand our majority, with a staff that truly reflects the diversity of our Democratic caucus and our party.
“Allison Jaslow is a combat veteran who understands at her core that the mission must always come first, and I’m saddened that I must accept her resignation.
“I am extraordinarily proud of our team at the DCCC, and I am proud to Chair this Committee in the same way I have raised my own family: owning my mistakes, and learning from them, at the same time I celebrate what we have accomplished. Today, I recognize that, at times, I have fallen short in leading these talented individuals. To my colleagues, who I have the upmost respect for, I hear your concerns, and we can and must do better.
“I have never been more committed to expanding and protecting this majority, while creating a workplace that we can all be proud of. I will work tirelessly to ensure that our staff is truly inclusive.
“Members of our senior leadership team are now part of an Executive Council as we conduct a national and open search for our new Executive Director: Charles Benton, Jackie Forte-Mackay, Daniel Kazin, Kory Kozloski, Samantha McClain, Dennis Raj, Jillian Shweiki, Alexandra Smith, Michael Smith and Ryan Thompson. Jacqui will serve as Chair of the Council. I value their leadership, and look forward to working with them to create a truly inclusive workplace we can all be proud of.”