Modia Butler

Modia "Mo" Butler (born July 8, 1973), a Democratic strategist and public affairs executive, is a partner at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC, a leading national, bipartisan public affairs firm. Butler previously served as Chief of Staff to United States Senator Cory Booker. Butler also serves as a trustee at his alma mater Franklin & Marshall College.
College
In 1995, Butler graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a B.A. in political science. Butler received his master's degree in public policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Early career
From 1999 to 2003, Butler served as the executive director of Newark Do Something, an after-school program that promotes youth development. In 2003, Butler became the executive director of Newark Now, a grassroots nonprofit organization started by U.S. Senator Cory Booker. In 2006, Butler joined the board of commissioners at the Newark Housing Authority, serving as chairman until 2015. Under his leadership, the Newark Housing Authority was removed from the "troubled list".
In 2008, Butler was named chief of staff to former Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Cory Booker. Butler appeared on multiple episodes of Brick City, a series that was broadcast on the Sundance Channel and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010.
In early 2017, Butler was recognized, by the 100 people foundation, to represent the city of Newark's rich diversity and culture. Butler displayed his vehement dedication to the betterment of Newark and its reputation. He led a historic transformation of the city parks and uses his public affairs expertise to support the fabric of communities. Later that year, Butler was recognized as being one of the top twenty on the InsiderNJ’s African American Political Power List.
Personal life
Butler resides in Newark, New Jersey and has one daughter.
Further reading
*Booker, Cory (2016). United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good. Ballantine Books. .
*Wharton, Jonathan (2013). A Post-Racial Change is Gonna Come: Newark, Cory Booker and the Transformation of Urban America. Palgrave Macmillan. .
*Gillespie, Andra (2012). The New Black Politician: Cory Booker, Newark, and Post-Racial America. NYU Press. ASIN B-010T-IIKA-E.

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