Mayor-Election Janeese Lewis George Announces Transition Team, New Jobs Portal

The mayor-elect’s transition team holds vast experience in transitions and government operations in DC and across the country.

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 DC 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, 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, Director of Community Engagement at the DC Office of the Attorney General; Beatriz “BB” Otero, former Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services under Mayor Vincent Gray; Gautam Raghavanm, 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.  

Watch “A New Day For DC” transition video HERE

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. 

Together, the transition committee represents the diversity and brilliance of DC. Members have expertise in key policy areas including health care, education, and workforce and will be critical in 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 managing thousand-person teams and has fought for the interests of DC in court. 

Lewis George also announced a jobs portal for individuals interested in working in her administration. Anyone interested in building a People-First government should apply at janeesefordctransition.com. Full biographies for each transition member can also be found at janeesefordctransition.com.