Drew Wilson
EDGE Communications is welcoming Elias Romanos, who joins as Senior Director of Public Affairs & Campaign Management, and Nathanael Mayette, who steps into the role of Campaign & Outreach Coordinator.
With deep experience in electoral politics, community engagement, and public service, both Romanos and Mayette bring fresh insight and proven skill to EDGE’s mission of delivering winning results for candidates, causes, and communities across Florida
“As EDGE continues to expand our reach and impact, I am proud to welcome Elias and Nathanael to our team,” said EDGE Communications Founder and CEO Christian Ulvert. “Elias’s strategic leadership on national policy initiatives and campaigns, combined with Nathanael’s grassroots energy and community-centered approach, will help us deepen our work in both public affairs and electoral strategy. Their contributions to our team will ensure EDGE and our clients remain at the forefront of change-making across Miami-Dade and beyond.”
A seasoned public affairs and campaign professional, Romanos brings more than a decade of experience across federal government, electoral campaigns, and strategic communications.
At the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, he led engagement strategies for over $50 billion in Inflation Reduction Act programs focused on climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental justice. He also served at the U.S. Department of Education, advising leadership on access to community college, correctional education, and student support services.
Romanos began his career in campaigns, including as Regional Field Director for Biden for President in Arizona and Field Director for Ghazala Hashmi’s historic 2019 Virginia State Senate campaign. A graduate of Emerson College, Elias now leads public affairs and campaign management at EDGE.
Born in Naples and raised in Haiti, Mayette’s life and work are rooted in service and community. After moving to Immokalee following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, he pursued his education with dedication, ultimately graduating Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University with a degree in Political Science.
Driven by a passion for helping others, Mayette immersed himself in service and advocacy — supporting Miami’s homeless population, then transitioning to political work. Starting as an intern at EDGE, he quickly advanced through outreach and campaign roles, helping coordinate efforts for major races including those of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, state Rep. Ashley Gantt, School Board Member Luisa Santos, and State Attorney Alexcia Cox. In his new role, Mayette continues to strengthen voter engagement and community outreach across Miami-Dade County.
