Lorraine Grillo (born November 17, 1949) is an American government official who served as the first deputy mayor of New York City in the administration of Mayor Eric Adams.[1] Grillo served as senior advisor to Mayor Bill de Blasio for COVID recovery and commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction.
Lorraine Grillo | |
|---|---|
| First Deputy Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Dean Fuleihan |
| Succeeded by | Sheena Wright |
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction | |
| In office July 16, 2018 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Mayor | Bill de Blasio |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Foley (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1949 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Career
editGrillo is from Astoria, Queens.[2] She began her career as community relations specialist for the New York City School Construction Authority. Grillo later served in several senior roles in the department before being appointed as CEO and president in 2014. On July 16, 2018, she was appointed commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction.[3] In December 2021, Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced that he had selected Grillo to serve as first deputy mayor. She assumed office in January 2022.[4] Grillo succeeded deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan.[2] Adams replaced Grillo with close associate Sheena Wright, who resigned in October 2024.
References
edit- ^ Lavacca, Katherine (2021-12-20). "Eric Adams names 5 women deputy mayor appointees, 2 will be 1st of Asian descent". ABC7 New York. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ a b Dorgan, Michael (2021-12-21). "Astoria Native Lorraine Grillo to Be First Deputy Mayor, Will Lead Historic Team of All-Female Deputy Mayors". Sunnyside Post. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Lorraine Grillo | Center for Buildings, Infrastructure, and Public Spaces". cbips.engineering.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ Akinnibi, Fola; Nahmias, Laura (2021-12-20). "NYC Mayor-Elect Adams Picks Five Women for Key Leadership Posts". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2022-08-28.