Full Name
Brian Hughes
Job Title
Chief of Staff
Company
NASA
Speaker Bio
On May 27, 2025, Brian Hughes was sworn in as NASA’s chief of staff, positioning him as the top aide for the nation’s premier space agency.
Prior to this role, Hughes served as the White House deputy national security adviser for Strategic Communications, where he played a key role in shaping policy and messaging on critical national security issues.
Hughes served as a senior advisor to President Trump’s successful 2024 Presidential campaign and as director of the campaign in the state of Florida. He was the founding president of the political consulting firm Zulu Foxtrot Group, which advised numerous corporate and political clients.
With deep roots in Florida government, Hughes has held several senior roles in Jacksonville, including chief administrative officer and CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. As chief administrative officer, he managed 7,000 employees and nearly a $3 billion municipal budget. Additionally, he served as chief of staff to former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, further cementing his expertise in public administration and urban development.
Prior to this role, Hughes served as the White House deputy national security adviser for Strategic Communications, where he played a key role in shaping policy and messaging on critical national security issues.
Hughes served as a senior advisor to President Trump’s successful 2024 Presidential campaign and as director of the campaign in the state of Florida. He was the founding president of the political consulting firm Zulu Foxtrot Group, which advised numerous corporate and political clients.
With deep roots in Florida government, Hughes has held several senior roles in Jacksonville, including chief administrative officer and CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. As chief administrative officer, he managed 7,000 employees and nearly a $3 billion municipal budget. Additionally, he served as chief of staff to former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, further cementing his expertise in public administration and urban development.
