Alexandra Caffrey

Alexandra Caffrey is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as the Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation.1 Her career in political communications has been marked by steady progression and diverse experiences.

Career Trajectory

Alexandra's journey in the field of political communications began with internships and project management roles. She has since held several key positions:

U.S. Department of Transportation:

• Press Secretary (July 2024 - Present)
• Traveling Press Secretary (June 2023 - July 2024)
• Deputy Press Secretary (February 2022 - June 2023)1

Previous Roles:

• Press Secretary, U.S. House of Representatives (June 2021 - February 2022)
• Press Secretary, Florida Democratic Party (November 2020 - June 2021)
• Down Ballot Elections Press Secretary, Florida Democratic Party (June 2020 - November 2020)1

Education

Alexandra's educational background has played a significant role in shaping her career:

• Bachelor's Degree in Government from Harvard University
• Recipient of the Thomas T. Hoopes Prize for her senior thesis titled "Swinging the Swing State: Political Organizing in Florida's I-4 Corridor"
• Valedictorian at New World School of the Arts for her high school education1

Additional Information

During her time at Harvard, Alexandra was involved in various extracurricular activities, including serving as the Director of the Harvard Ballet Company and participating in organizations such as The Signet Society, Kappa Alpha Theta, Harvard Democrats, and the Institute of Politics.1

Alexandra's expertise in political communications, particularly in the context of transportation policy, has made her a key figure in Secretary Pete Buttigieg's press team at the Department of Transportation.