David A. Mayorga is the Associate Dean for Public Affairs and Communications at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (Princeton SPIA), where he leads strategic communications efforts to amplify the school’s research, scholarship, and public engagement. With two decades of experience in public affairs, he has advised federal government leaders, elected officials, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations on strategic messaging, narrative development, stakeholder engagement, and media relations. His expertise spans energy, the environment, consumer protection, financial services, transportation, infrastructure, science and technology, and telecommunications.

Prior to joining Princeton SPIA, Mayorga was appointed by President Biden in 2021 to serve as Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In this role, he led communications for an agency with a $50 billion annual budget, over 100,000 employees and contractors, and 17 National Laboratories. He played a key role in promoting DOE’s mission to drive clean energy innovation, maintain the U.S. nuclear deterrent, and implement $97 billion in historic climate and infrastructure investments.

Before his tenure at DOE, Mayorga served as Director of Communications for the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. There, he transformed the office’s communications and community engagement strategies, enhancing its ability to advance public policy and legal priorities while effectively responding to the needs of D.C. residents.

Previously, at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Mayorga served as the agency’s primary on-the-record spokesperson. He handled communications for major announcements, including new regulations, law enforcement actions, and consumer financial protections. Earlier in his career, he led communications for DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, managing national rollouts for multimillion-dollar federal research and development grants.

Mayorga has also held senior roles in the private sector, managing communications and advocacy campaigns for major organizations such as the American Chemistry Council, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Google, Microsoft, Raytheon, and Bloomberg Businessweek. His work has shaped public discourse on critical policy areas, bridging the gap between government, industry, and the public.

He began his career on Capitol Hill as a senior legislative assistant to former U.S. Representative Michael Arcuri (NY) and as a staffer on the House Science Committee under former U.S. Representative Sherwood Boehlert (NY).

An immigrant and openly LGBTQ professional, Mayorga is the first in his immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree. He is deeply committed to public service and fostering diverse, inclusive leadership in government and policy.