Smith has more than 18 years of government experience with an emphasis in public works, organizational development, emergency operations, community engagement, and performance management.

She most recently served as Director of Public Services for the City of Cincinnati.

According to the City Administrator Landreth, Smith “is recognized as a leader in performance management and data-driven decision making for tracking efficiency and effectiveness of frontline operations, improving service-level performance, and enhancing customer service.”

“I am humbled and honored to be selected as Oakland’s next Assistant City Administrator and to join a dynamic team of professionals who are vested in making Oakland the great city it is,” said Smith, who will begin work on July 16, filling the position on the City Administrator’s executive team formerly held by Claudia Cappio