Governor Polis Announces Staff Updates

DENVER - Governor Polis announced updates to his communications staff today. 

This month, Gov. Polis announced that Maria De Cambra, who served as the Governor’s Communications and Community Engagement Director since day one of his first term, will begin serving as Executive Director of the Department of Local Affairs on December 4th. 

Today, the Governor announced that Conor Cahill will serve as the Governor’s Communications Director. Cahill previously served as the Governor's press secretary since 2019 and served as Communications Director for the House Democratic Caucus at the Colorado State Legislature. Cahill has worked at the nexus of communications and public policy in both state and federal government and previously worked for U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey on Capitol Hill, managing and advancing digital communications, and advising the Senator on legislative issues.  

“Conor has been a strong voice and dedicated member of my administration for five years and I am thrilled that he will continue serving Colorado and our team as communications director. Conor’s experience and leadership have been essential to communicating our goals for Colorado, delivering critical information to the public, and navigating some of our state’s most challenging times. He is a trusted advisor, thoughtful leader, and a fierce advocate for building a Colorado For All,” said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis announced that Shelby Wieman, who served as the Governor’s speechwriter since 2020 and previously served as the Governor’s deputy press secretary will now serve as Press Secretary. Wieman previously served as deputy press secretary to former Colorado Governor and current U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper. 

“Shelby is one of the longest-serving and most trusted members of my team. Throughout Shelby’s time as our speech writer, she has composed hundreds of speeches and proven her ability to excel in any situation. This experience and her natural ability to lead a team will ensure we continue to effectively communicate with Coloradans about important issues facing our state,” said Governor Polis.

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