Mark Fitzgerald

Before assuming this role, he previously worked as the Legislative Liaison for the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) from January 2022 to August 2023. During his tenure at ADOH, Mark provided invaluable guidance to the ADOH Director and Executive staff, serving as the primary representative for both the Governor's Office and the Department in matters related to affordable housing and homelessness in Arizona. His responsibilities included briefing federal, state, and local elected officials on policy implementation to achieve organizational objectives, revising and negotiating legislation at the Capitol, and collaborating with stakeholders to address the 270,000-unit statewide housing shortage.

Prior to joining ADOH, Mark was a Legislative Assistant at Arizona Governmental Affairs (AGA). While working at AGA, he assisted in communications and coordinated all legislative matters on behalf of the firm’s client base.
Mark has also served as a Research Associate at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, where he contributed to policy briefings and discussions on international trade and development to attract investment to Arizona. In 2018, he had the privilege of being mentored by former United States Ambassador and Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara Barrett. During this time, Mark provided advice on various policy matters, including the Secretary of the Navy's study of Naval and Marine Corps education and recruitment, known as Education for Seapower. He also served as an intern for former Congresswoman and United States Senator, Martha McSally. Additionally, Mark has extensive experience working with the State of Arizona and the Arizona Legislature.

A California native, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona where he majored in Public Policy and Management. Mark is a member of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club and the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute’s Emerging Leaders Network.