Wilmington, DE – Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced additional hires to his administration’s transition staff, adding three seasoned media and communications professionals with diverse Delaware and national experience. Mila Myles, a national political communications strategist, was named Transition Communications Director; Ron Vann, a former Harris-Walz Senior Video Producer, was named Transition Digital Director; and Abigail Tracy, a strategic communications expert and former political journalist, was named Transition Deputy Communications Director.

“It’s critical that all Delawareans, and particularly our working families, know their state government is fighting for them,” Governor-elect Meyer said. “Transparency to the public and the media has been a hallmark of my time as New Castle County Executive, and it will continue to be as governor – and that starts with this transition process. I’m excited to welcome Ron, Abby, and Mila to the team.”

Mila A. Myles, Transition Communications Director: Mila Myles is a Democratic strategist and spokeswoman with over a decade of experience advising political campaigns, government officials, and labor unions across the United States. Mila joins the Meyer Transition Team after most recently serving as Communications Director for Jennifer McCormick, the 2024 Democratic candidate for Governor of Indiana, and for Rep. Katie Porter’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in California.

From 2020-2022, Mila served as Western Region Communications Coordinator for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) International, coordinating with labor groups and allies across the West Coast and nationally. In 2023, she joined the U.S. Small Business Administration as a public affairs specialist, serving as a traveling press staffer for Biden Cabinet member and SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. Mila holds a B.A. from Wabash College and a dual MSc./M.A. in Global Media and Communications from the London School of Economics and Political Science and the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles.

Ronald Vann, Transition Digital Director: Ronald Vann is a seasoned Creative Video Producer and Editor with over 20 years of experience in multimedia production. Known for his expertise in compelling storytelling and executing high-impact media campaigns, Ron has consistently delivered engaging content that drives viewership and supports strategic objectives. Most recently, he played a pivotal role in crafting impactful media for the Harris-Walz campaign. Ron also served as the Media Director for the HBCU Week Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing higher education opportunities. The foundation surpassed a remarkable milestone of awarding over $100 million in scholarships to aspiring HBCU scholars.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Ron discovered his passion for digital media at DelCastle Technical High School, where he focused on Web Design and Video Production. He further honed his craft at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, studying Digital Filmmaking. Since then, he has produced creatives that have been viewed by millions and he is excited to join Governor-elect Meyer’s team to continue the positive work.

Abigail Tracy, Transition Deputy Communications Director: Abigail Tracy joins Governor-elect Meyer’s team with over a decade of professional expertise in journalism and strategic communications. With a double major in journalism and economics from Northwestern University, Abigail began her journalistic career as a business, entrepreneurship and technology reporter for Inc. and Forbes magazines before making the shift to political journalism during the 2016 election. After eight years at Vanity Fair, where she worked as the magazine’s National Political Reporter, Abigail transitioned into media relations and strategic communications.

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