Declan Garvey

Declan Garvey is the Executive Editor at The Dispatch, a position he assumed in August 2023.1 He has been with The Dispatch since its early days in 2019, playing a significant role in establishing the publication's culture and standards.1

Background and Experience

Garvey hails from the Chicago area and holds a history degree.1 Before joining The Dispatch, he worked at Hamilton Place Strategies, a public affairs consulting firm in Washington, D.C., for two years.1 This experience provided him with insights into important public policy debates in the nation's capital.

Role at The Dispatch

As Executive Editor, Garvey is known for his work on The Morning Dispatch, where he demonstrates:

• A thorough approach to daily news coverage
• The ability to inject levity into serious topics
• Strong sourcing on Capitol Hill and political campaigns1

Prior to his promotion, Garvey led the team producing The Morning Dispatch while also collaborating with Jonathan Karl of ABC News on an upcoming book.1

Social Media Presence

On Twitter, Garvey's handle is @declanpgarvey, where his bio describes him as "Executive editor @thedispatch" and mentions his previous roles at @HPSInsight and @EchelonInsights.3 He also identifies as a former Chicago resident and a Cubs fan, celebrating their 2016 World Series championship.3

Garvey's LinkedIn profile, under the username declangarvey, lists his current position at The Dispatch and is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.2