Mayor Bowser Announces Departure of Department of Human Services Director Laura Zeilinger
WASHINGTON, DC – November 1, 2024 – Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced the departure of Laura Zeilinger as Director of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Zeilinger has served in this role since January 2019. Her last day will be December 31, 2024.
“Laura has been an invaluable member of my team, and her leadership at DHS has made a real difference in the lives of District residents,” said Mayor Bowser. “Under her guidance, DHS has expanded access to critical services, reduced homelessness, and improved the well-being of our most vulnerable residents. I am grateful for her service and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
During her tenure at DHS, Zeilinger oversaw a number of significant accomplishments, including:
- Expanding access to affordable housing, including the creation of the Homeward DC program, which has provided financial assistance to over 30,000 households.
- Reducing chronic homelessness by 25%.
- Improving the quality and availability of mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
- Expanding access to food assistance programs, including the creation of the DC Hunger Solutions program, which has provided over 1 million meals to food-insecure residents.
“It has been an honor to serve as Director of DHS and to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate team,” said Zeilinger. “I am proud of the progress we have made in improving the lives of District residents, and I am confident that DHS will continue to build on this success in the years to come.”
Mayor Bowser has appointed Brenda Donald, currently the Deputy Director of DHS, to serve as Interim Director effective January 1, 2025. A national search for a permanent Director will begin immediately.
Mayor Bowser Announces Departure of Department of Human Services Director Laura Zeilinger
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