David Mayorga, senior director, joined Qorvis in 2007. From his years of experience on Capitol Hill, Mayorga brings a keen understanding of the workings of our nation’s government, which he uses to help high-technology industry clients, associations, and foreign sovereign governments. He offers diverse and bilingual (Spanish and English) media relations expertise to Qorvis’ clients. 

Prior to joining Qorvis, Mayorga served as senior legislative assistant to Congressman Michael A. Arcuri. Mayorga handled member activities on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and managed a policy portfolio that included transportation, HUD, energy and water appropriations, labor, housing, pensions, education, and science and technology issues.  He was also responsible for developing the member’s policy agenda and acted as a liaison to local and state government officials and federal agencies to effectively communicate the member’s policy priorities and objectives.

In a variety of roles at the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, chaired by U.S. Representative Sherwood L. Boehlert (ret.), Mayorga was special assistant to the chief of staff and, later, legislative clerk and professional staff.  Acting as liaison to the chief of staff, he facilitated communication between staff, committee chairmen, House leadership, members of Congress, the White House, and corresponding agencies (including NASA, National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy). 

Education

Mayorga graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology in 2003.  With a focus on biological anthropology, Mayorga also has a strong background in research from his work at University of Florida’s Department of Pharmacology and the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse in Washington, D.C.

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