Welcome to the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA). MOTA assists the Mayor by making recommendations for outstanding community leaders to serve as appointed leadership staff or members to boards and commissions. The MOTA team recruits energetic, committed and forward-thinking individuals to help the District of Columbia make a fresh start.
Operations Team
Lonnisha Coates
Special Assistant for Mayoral Appointments
Human Resources Advisor
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Howard Etwaroo
Associate Director for Budget
and Performance Management
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Uno Izegbu
Deputy Director
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Erica Jones
Human Resources Specialist
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Talent Team
Vida Rangel
Associate Director for Education and Health
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My portfolio:
Education cluster
Health cluster
Daniel Taylor
Associate Director for Community
and Economic Development
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My portfolio:
Community Affairs Cluster
Economic Development cluster
Shanel Wilson
Associate Director for Public Safety and Community Partnerships
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My portfolio:
Public safety cluster
External affairs and community partnerships cluster
Joining our team soon!
Associate Director for Government Operations
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My portfolio:
Internal Services cluster
Operations and Infrastructure cluster