Staff Bio
Brandon Charochak is deputy director for strategic communications.
Role at CDC
As the deputy director for strategic communications, Charochak will oversee CDC's agency-wide communications strategy, including communication science, risk communication, enterprise communications, digital communications, and internal communications.
Previous experience
Prior to joining CDC, Charochak served as communications director for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, where he was chief spokesman for the governor and the administration. He advised senior administration officials on communications strategy and directed communications across state government, coordinating with cabinet agencies on a broad range of issues such as major policy initiatives, public health emergencies, and natural disasters.
Charochak also served as press secretary for Governor McMaster's successful 2022 reelection campaign, which secured the largest margin of victory for a South Carolina Republican governor in 30 years.
Most recently, Charochak served as communications director at South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC), the state's largest business association, representing more than 900 member companies. In this role, he advised executive leadership and directed the organization's internal and external communications.
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