Who we are…
Meet Michael J. Widomski:
Michael J. Widomski is the President and Founder of MJW Strategic Communications LLC, with over 30 years of experience in federal leadership, strategic communications, crisis management, and workforce engagement. A former senior executive at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Michael has led high-impact communication strategies that improved organizational effectiveness and public service delivery.
As Chief of the Office of Workforce Engagement at CISA, he developed the Agency’s Employee Engagement Action Plan, fostering a people-first culture and improving employee engagement scores. He has also held senior roles at FEMA, NOAA, and the EEOC, managing communications during crises and guiding senior leaders on national security, public safety, and disaster recovery initiatives.
Michael holds a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College and advanced degrees in Communication Arts. Through MJW Strategic Communications LLC, he offers tailored communication strategies, workforce engagement solutions, and crisis management consulting to organizations seeking to advance societal goals.
MJW Strategic Communications LLC is a limited liability corporation
Experience Matters…Check out our past performance…
Acting Director of Policy and Public Affairs
Oversaw policy communications and public affairs strategies, supporting advocacy efforts on critical issues while liaising with government bodies and the public to drive forward the organization’s mission.
— Democracy Forward
Chief, Office of Workforce Engagement
Led CISA’s internal communication and workforce engagement strategies, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Successfully improved engagement scores, ensuring CISA’s internal culture became a model of a "people-first" workplace.
— Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Assistant Communications Director
Prior to the formal designation of CISA as a DHS component, led the efforts in developing the agency’s office of external affairs, putting in place a coordinated effort to combine public affairs, legislative affairs, and internal communication. Developed strategic engagement and long-range communication plans for interacting with both internal and external stakeholder audiences. Managed the development and roll-out of high-profile Agency initiatives, including communication programs related to CISA’s 2020 election security efforts.
— Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Deputy Director Public Affairs
Led strategic communications across multiple high-stakes initiatives. Managed a team of 25+ professionals, overseeing crisis communication, media relations, social media, and workforce engagement during both routine and catastrophic national disasters. Closely coordinating with DHS, the White House, and Congress to ensure timely and effective communication during emergencies.
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Public Affairs Specialist
Served as a senior spokesperson for the EEOC representing the Commission externally to members of the media and the public on policies, programs, and events. Coordinate press conferences, interviews, staff briefing, and the production of briefing materials for the Chairman, members of the Commission, Headquarters Office Directors, District Directors, and Regional Attorneys.
— Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Director of Communications and Executive Affairs
Led a team of federal communication professionals, overseeing strategic and internal communication, social media, and web development. Managed daily operations, including budgeting, HR, and contracting, while launching the Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors campaign to collaborate with government agencies, businesses, and communities to reduce severe weather risks.
— National Weather Service
