Jessica Tisch
Jessica S. Tisch (born February 1, 1981) is the current Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.[1][2][3] She has also served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology of the New York Police Department.
Jessica Tisch | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation | |
| Assumed office April 18, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Ed Grayson |
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications | |
| In office December 5, 2019 – January 5, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Bill De Blasio |
| Preceded by | Samir Saini |
| Succeeded by | Matt Fraser |
| Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology of the New York Police Department | |
| In office February 12, 2014 – December 5, 2019 | |
| Commissioner | Bill Bratton |
| Preceded by | James Onalfo |
| Succeeded by | Richard Esposito |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jessica Sarah Tisch February 1, 1981 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parent(s) | James S. Tisch Merryl Tisch |
| Residence(s) | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (BA), (MBA), (JD) |
Education and personal life
Tisch was born to James S. Tisch, Chief Executive Officer of Loews Co. She earned an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and completed an M.B.A and J.D. there in 2008.[4]
In 2006, she married Daniel Zachary Levine in a ceremony that was officiated by her maternal grandfather, Rabbi Philip Hiat, at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan.[5] Tisch has two sons.[6]
Career
New York Police Department
In 2008, Tisch began her career with the NYPD and went on to hold several civilian positions within the agency.[7] In February 2014, she was appointed Deputy Commissioner, Information Technology for the NYPD.[8]
New York Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
In November 2019, Tisch was appointed Commissioner for NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication by Mayor de Blasio.[9]
New York Department of Sanitation
On April 18, 2022, Tisch was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.[10]
References
- Raskin, Sam (2022-04-18). "Jessica Tisch, Loews heiress and former tech czar, named NYC sanitation commissioner". New York Post. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- "Adams names Jessica Tisch new Sanitation commissioner". CBS New York. 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- "Jessica Tisch named NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner". ABC7 New York. 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- Trickey, Erick. "A Conversation with Jessica Tisch '08". Harvard Law School. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- "Jessica Tisch and Daniel Levine". The New York Times. 2006-11-19. p. ST17.
- Stewart, Dodai (2022-12-02). "The Rats Are Absolutely Going to Hate the New Sanitation Commissioner". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- Foderaro, Lisa W. (April 4, 2009). "Advancing Education, Through Work Ethic and Connections". New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- Morales, Mark (2014-02-13). "NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton names Jessica Tisch as deputy commissioner of information and technology". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- "Mayor de Blasio Appoints Jessica Tisch as Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology a" (Press release). New York City Office of the Mayor. 2019-12-05. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- Brosnan, Erica (2022-04-18). "Mayor Adams picks Jessica Tisch to lead city's Sanitation Department". NY1. Retrieved 2022-04-18.