Welcoming Molly Magarik to to the Team

Wilmington, DE -- Publitics announced Molly Magarik has joined the firm as a principal. She brings a deep well of experience in government, politics, strategic communications, and leadership development to the firm. Most recently, Molly served as Director of Population Health at WellCare of Kentucky and Vice President of Strategic Growth and Partnerships at Social Contract. Previously, Molly was appointed by former Governor John Carney to serve as Cabinet Secretary of Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services, where she led 4,000 employees in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, while transforming service delivery and improving efficiencies.

“Molly is a leader in every sense of the word, bringing to bear an uncommon depth of knowledge and experience combined with an extraordinarily sharp strategic mind to the most complex challenges,” said Publitics Founder and Principal Matt Krayton. “In all of the roles she has taken on, the results speak for themselves.  What is even more remarkable and telling is how Molly’s colleagues and peers speak of her with universal respect and admiration,” he continued. “We are thrilled to welcome Molly to the team,” Matt said.

Molly further expands the firm’s presence in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic. Prior to serving as Cabinet Secretary, Molly held several positions including Deputy Secretary of DHSS, State Director for then Congressman John Carney, Political Director for Beau Biden, Political Director at the DNC, and led the Delaware Democratic Party to electoral victories statewide.  

"I am excited to join Publitics, where insightful strategy and meaningful engagement drive our work. In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, we’re committed to helping brands, organizations, and executives navigate complexity with clarity and purpose. I look forward to expanding our impact in Delaware and beyond, while using innovative strategies to shape conversations that matter and drive meaningful, lasting change."