Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lisa Gelobter as New York City’s chief technology officer and commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation, the mayor’s office announced Feb. 10.
Gelobter was one of three appointments Mamdani announced that day to lead what his office described as critical city agencies and offices. The mayor’s office also named Nisha Agarwal as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities and Lisa Scott-McKenzie as commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging.
The mayor’s office described Gelobter as a recognized leader in social impact and digital equity who brings decades of experience at the intersection of technology, public service, and social impact. Most recently, according to the announcement, she founded tEQuitable, a company the mayor’s office said helps organizations identify and address systemic workplace culture issues and uses technology to make workplaces more equitable.
Gelobter previously served in the Obama administration as chief digital service officer at the U.S. Department of Education, where the mayor’s office said she focused on improving access to government services and boosting outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations. She also worked as interim chief digital officer at BET Networks, which the announcement described as dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community.
The mayor’s office said Gelobter has been recognized by Inc. as part of her record at the intersection of technology and social impact. As commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation, she will oversee the agency that coordinates the city’s technology operations and digital services.
