Matt Sheaff — 22 Who Made a Difference in 2022

Matt Sheaff — 22 Who Made a Difference in 2022

Matt Sheaff has become the 'message man' for Dan McKee’s administration.

He is the go-to person to get an answer to a question, and he is a pro at building a communications strategy for the Governor.

The former Communications Director for  Commerce RI under Governor Gina Raimondo has been a key part of McKee’s office.

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He is no rookie or former newspaper reporter trying to learn the business — he is an experience communications pro.

His career includes serving as Senior Communications Advisor to the Office of Head Start for Health and Human Services under the Obama administration, and then senior communications roles in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sheaff served as Director of Communications for the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development under Governor Deval Patrick, and he also served as Director of Communications for the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer. Well-versed in politics, he worked in New Hampshire on a Presidential campaign.

Sheaff has become an inspiration for those battling health issues — having faced major challenges, he now is a regular marathon runner, raising money for nonprofits. 

For his skill, success and energetic effort to overcome obstacles, Sheaff made a difference in 2022.