Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Traci J. Deshazor to serve as the next Secretary of Administration in Virginia.
“The Secretary of Administration is entrusted with overseeing critical functions in our commonwealth — from making sure Virginians can exercise their right to vote to supporting the Virginians who have chosen to serve their neighbors across state government,” Spanberger said in a statement Tuesday.
“Throughout her career, Ms. Deshazor has been focused on making Virginia’s government work better for the people at both the state and local levels — and that’s why I’m proud to have her join my administration,” Spanberger continued.
Deshazor, who was born and raised in Danville, served as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services in the City of Richmond until March of this year.
During her time in Richmond, she developed a new city agency — the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services — established two new offices: the Office of Homeless Services and the Office of Neighborhood and Community Services, and launched a community resource and training center designed to strengthen service coordination and community self-sufficiency.
Before working for Richmond, Deshazor served as Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth for Govs. Ralph Northam and Terry McAuliffe.
“Throughout my career, I have worked across municipal and state government, and federal intergovernmental affairs to ensure that public institutions are effective, and centered on delivering results for the people they serve,” Deshazor said in a statement. “I understand that strong administration is the foundation of good governance—supporting the workforce, modernizing systems, and ensuring accountability across every agency.”
Spanberger’s administration takes office on Jan. 17.
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