Ostroff Associates is pleased to welcome Joseph Nolan as Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer. Joe brings extensive experience in federal and state government, public policy, legislative affairs, and executive operations to his new role with the firm.

As Chief of Staff to the COO, Joe will support executive leadership in advancing operational priorities, coordinating firmwide initiatives, and fostering collaboration across teams to help Ostroff Associates continue delivering exceptional service to clients.

Prior to joining Ostroff Associates, Joe served as a political appointee in the Biden-Harris Administration, including as Special Advisor and Briefing Book Director to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. In that role, he advised senior leadership on healthcare policy, legislative priorities, and regulatory initiatives and served as a liaison to the FDA, CDC, NIH, and Congress.

Joe also served as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as a White House Advance Lead, helping coordinate high-profile domestic and international engagements. Earlier in his career, he worked in the New York State Senate as a Legislative Aide, contributing to state budget negotiations, legislative analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Joe graduated summa cum laude from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and is currently a Master of Public Administration candidate at Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy.

We are excited to welcome Joe to the Ostroff Associates team and look forward to the experience and perspective he will bring to the firm.