Laura Matos and Modia Butler Appointed to Democratic National Committee Representing New Jersey 

Chairman Jones Congratulates Longtime Party Stalwarts on Historic Positions 

TRENTON, NJ – Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., is announcing the appointment of longtime Democratic Party stalwarts Laura Matos and Modia “Mo” Butler as the newest members of the Democratic National Committee representing New Jersey. Matos and Butler were unanimously appointed to the key positions in February and will serve as automatic delegates at the upcoming Democratic National Convention this Summer in Chicago.

“Laura Matos and Mo Butler are two of the most dedicated, accomplished Democratic leaders in our state and I’m thrilled to see them appointed to represent New Jersey on the Democratic National Committee,” said Chairman Jones. “With these appointments we are also living up to our party’s values by selecting a diverse slate of representatives who reflect the best of New Jersey. I look forward to working closely with Laura, Mo and our entire team in this critical year as we work to re-elect President Biden and Vice President Harris.”

Laura Matos is a partner at MAD Global Strategy Group, a public affairs and communications form. She is a seasoned professional with an extensive career in politics, government, public affairs, and strategic communications. Ms. Matos worked in the New Jersey Governor’s Office for eight years for Governors McGreevey, Codey, and Corzine, working in various roles with

oversight of a vast array of public policy issues across the Executive Branch. She is the chair of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission and served on the 2017 Transportation and Infrastructure Transition Advisory Committee, Governor Phil Murphy’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council, the New Jersey Complete Count Commission and most recently as a Democratic Member of the New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission. Laura serves on the Board of Latina Civic Action and as President of the Board of Latina Civic PAC, as well as on the Advisory Board of the Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy. She previously served as President of LUPEPAC and on the board of PlanSmartNJ.

Modia “Mo” Butler is a partner at Mercury Public Affairs and a highly respected public affairs expert with extensive experience in government relations, political campaigns, and strategic communications in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Mercury Public Affairs, Butler served as the Chief of Staff to United States Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). Butler also served as a Senior Advisor to Senator Cory Booker during his previous and current three campaigns for United States Senate and his presidential bid, and as Chief of Staff at the City of Newark during Booker’s tenure as Mayor. Butler received his BA from Franklin and Marshall College and Master’s Degree from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, where he is currently a Visiting Associate. In 2021, Butler was appointed Chairman of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) by Governor Murphy. Butler also serves as a Trustee of his Alma Mater Franklin & Marshall College and sits on the board of New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).