Wes Moore

The Next Generation of Leadership: A Conversation with Governor Wes Moore

Wes Moore, Ben Horowitz

Governor Wes Moore applies a data-driven philosophy rooted in his background as a former military recruit to address Maryland's critical challenges in military recruitment, criminal justice reform, and economic development. His administration has implemented historic initiatives including a national service program to counter enlistment drops, revised laws to assist those with criminal records, and targeted education reforms designed to improve literacy and vocational readiness. These policies have contributed to significant early successes, including an eight-year reversal in rising homicide rates and strategic investments positioning the state as a national cyber capital.