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New York Office of Children and Family Services names commissioner

New York – The New York State Senate appointed DaMia Harris-Madden, Ed.D., commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Dr. Harris-Madden has served as executive director of the Westchester County Youth Bureau since 2018. She brings 20 years of

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Sioux Falls picks public health director

South Dakota – Joe Kippley will be the next public health director for Sioux Falls. Kippley is a Minnehaha commissioner and most recently served as clinic director of cardiology at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls.

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UT-San Antonio names provost for academic affairs

Texas – The University of Texas at San Antonio has named Heather Shipley, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Shipley holds a nearly 17-year career with the university, starting as an assistant professor. She most recently served as interim provost.

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Collaboration key to success, California school superintendent says

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Luis Valentino, superintendent of California’s Coachella Valley Unified School District. Public career highlights and education: My career in education

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Dallas Economic Development Corporation appoints first CEO

Linda McMahon has officially been appointed the first CEO of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation (DEDC). The organization’s board of directors unanimously approved McMahon during a May 7 meeting. She will officially begin her role July 1. McMahon previously served as CEO

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Farrell, Pennsylvania, hires city manager

Pennsylvania – The city of Farrell has hired Shawn Anderson as city manager. Anderson was previously director of development for the New Castle school district.

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Shawnee, Kansas, approves city manager

Kansas – The Shawnee City Council unanimously approved Paul Kramer as city manager. Kramer is the former long-time Leavenworth city manager.

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California transit district names COO of rail

California – North County Transit District (NCTD) has appointed Tom Tulley chief operations officer of rail May 13. He most recently served as managing director and country manager for a rail vehicle construction company.

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Savannah, Georgia, names chief of planning, economic development

Georgia – Faye DiMassimo has been appointed chief of planning and economic development for the city of Savannah. She brings more than 40 years of private and public experience to the position. She previously served as chief executive officer of the Chatham Area Transit Authority.

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Ogdensburg, New York, appoints city manager

New York – Ogdensburg appointed Xenophondas ‘Fonda’ Chronis city manager during the May 13 City Council meeting. He will officially assume his duties July 1.

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