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title: Del. Jazz M. Lewis Tapped to Lead State Government Relations
date: 2025-12-17T15:50:00-05:00
author: University of Maryland
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# Del. Jazz M. Lewis Tapped to Lead State Government Relations

*December 17, 2025* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> 2-Time Alumnus’ Experience Includes Nearly 9 Years in General Assembly

*Adobe Stock 136704458 1920x1080 — New UMD Director of State Government Relations Jazz M. Lewis (below) earned a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics and a Master of Public Policy degree before moving on to a career of public service and elected office. (Photo by Adobe Stock)*

The University of Maryland on Wednesday named Maryland Del. Jazz M. Lewis ’11, M.P.P. ’14 as its director of state government relations.

Lewis, the House majority whip, resigned from his role in the state legislature on Tuesday during a special session; starting Jan. 5, he will lead the university’s engagement with state, county and local government partners in support of UMD’s mission and priorities.


*Jazz Lewis portrait*




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