Gavin M. Wax serves as Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, where he provides strategic counsel, manages front-office operations, and advances global public diplomacy initiatives. He has over a decade of experience in media, political communications, and public affairs, having advised senior policymakers, led high-impact communications efforts, and built coalitions to advance national priorities. Previously, he served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan A. Simington, supporting policy development and external engagement on issues including free speech, spectrum policy, emerging technologies, national security, and market-driven approaches to connectivity such as satellite internet. He is a frequent media commentator on public policy, technology, and international relations.