Washington, DC — Today, Mayor-Elect Janeese Lewis George announced her transition director and co-chairs, who collectively hold vast experience in presidential and mayoral transitions as well as expertise in government operations, city budgeting, and public policy in DC and across the country.
“My transition team is rooted in DC and will work tirelessly to ensure we have a successful transition. They also understand the inner workings of government and will help me bring on talented individuals who are ready to execute our plans to make DC safer, more affordable, and accountable to residents in all 8 Wards,” said Lewis George.
The transition director is Jennifer Levy, a Lewis George campaign advisor and former First Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the New York State Attorney General. The transition co-chairs include Aaron Jenkins, former Obama Administration appointee; Beatriz “BB” Otero, former Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services under Mayor Vincent Gray; Gautam Raghavan, former Director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel in the Biden-Harris Administration; Greg Akerman, labor leader and President of the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council; and Kimberly Perry, Director of DC’s premier youth and families advocacy nonprofit DC Action.
The transition team will be responsible for helping Lewis George make key hiring decisions, including the selection of Deputy Mayors, agency Directors, and commissioners. They will also help her plan for her first 100 days in office.
Lewis George also announced transition advisors and chairs of transition committees that are focusing on key issues facing District residents. They will offer their guidance on policy and personnel based on their subject matter expertise. Lewis George invited public servants, union officials, business leaders, and many other DC residents to join the team and share their knowledge and experience during the next 59 days of the transition.
Together, the transition team represents the diversity and brilliance of DC. Members have expertise in key policy areas including health care, education, and workforce and will be critical to ensuring that Lewis George delivers on campaign promises like achieving universal childcare and ending cooperation between MPD and ICE. Levy, who will be leading transition efforts, has experience in transitions and local government, has managed thousand-person teams, and has fought for the interests of DC in national lawsuits and settlements.
Lewis George also announced a jobs portal for individuals interested in working in her administration.