CeCe Doherty on Monday was named as director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Kate Barry has been named as an aide to the governor. The Intergovernmental Affairs team will continue to be led by Deputy Chief of Staff Rob Field.
“CeCe has been an incredible asset to the Governor’s Office over the last two years and I look forward to seeing all that she accomplishes as the Director of our Intergovernmental Affairs team,” Gov. Murphy said. “CeCe’s impressive professional background and her meticulous knowledge of New Jersey’s southern counties will continue to serve our Intergovernmental Affairs team well. I am also thrilled to welcome Kate Barry to the Governor’s Office, and I am confident that under Rob Field’s leadership, this team will continue to succeed and advance the goals of our Administration.”
“Since joining the Governor’s Office in 2022, CeCe has been an invaluable member of our team. She has excelled in outreach to elected officials and communities across South Jersey while demonstrating strong leadership abilities and clear communication skills vital for the role of Director,” Field said. “We are also excited to have Kate Barry join our team. Her strong experience in Morris and Somerset Counties will be a huge benefit for the northwest region of New Jersey, and I’m looking forward to working with CeCe, Kate, and the rest of the Intergovernmental Affairs team to continue to fulfill the Governor’s vision to make our state stronger and fairer.”
Prior to her promotion, Doherty held the title of Senior Aide. She has served in the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs since 2022, working directly with elected officials in the southernmost counties of the state. Previously, she worked for the US House of Representatives, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, numerous campaign finance roles, as well as fundraising and event coordination for various nonprofits in the state.
Barry recently joined the Governor’s Office Intergovernmental Affairs team as an Aide to the Governor in July of 2024.
Barry graduated with a master’s degree in Environment and Sustainable Development from University College London and worked with environmental non-profits and an economic and development firm before starting her own animal care business in Morris County.
Prior to joining the office Barry served as the Constituent Aide to the Somerset County Commissioners. She is a board member of the Great Swamp Watershed Association and her hometown’s Environmental Commission.
