Capital Resources taps former Josie Tomkow staffer Makayla Paggio to boost fundraising operations

Capital Resources, a full-service fundraising and political consulting firm serving Republicans, has added Makayla Paggio to its team as Client Experience Coordinator.

Paggio is a former Legislative Aide to Rep. Josie Tomkow, who is facing term limits this year. In her new role, Paggio will oversee client fundraising events from planning through execution.

“Makayla brings the kind of experience and attention to detail that will help our clients succeed,” said Capital Resources founder Tony Cortese. “We are excited to have her on the team.”

Paggio has served with Tomkow since mid-2024, giving her firsthand experience into the high-stakes political operations at play in Tallahassee and beyond.

“Makayla is a rising star in Florida Politics. Her maturity and work ethic served me well, and will be a huge addition to Capital Resources,” Tomkow said of her former staffer.

In addition to work with Tomkow, Paggio also served as a program analyst in the Executive Officer of the Governor and was an intern in the Office of the Speaker of the U.S. House. She also previously helped the Republican Party of Florida on Republican National Convention planning.

Paggio will work directly with clients and donors throughout the event planning process and will be responsible for proactive communication, logistics coordination and execution from start to finish.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Makayla to the team”, Capital Resources Partner Nicole Rees said. “She is exceptionally well-positioned to step into this role and she’ll make an immediate impact to support our clients.”

Based in Tallahassee, Capital Resources clients raised more than $60 million in the 2024 election cycle. The firm works with clients’ campaign consultants to ensure adequate funding to win. The firm has decades of experience building relationships in the House and Senate. Its consulting services include finance, political and event management.

In addition to working with Cortese and Rees, Paggio will also join Tucker Cortese, the firm’s finance consultant, on the growing team.