At a morning press conference on Wednesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled three senior appointments that underscore his emphasis on institutional experience and continuity across city government. Standing before reporters, Mamdani announced new leadership at the Departments of Probation, Citywide Administrative Services, and Environmental Protection, roles that collectively touch everything from public safety and workforce management to the city’s water and environmental systems.

Sharun Goodwin has been named commissioner of the Department of Probation. Goodwin returns from retirement to take the helm of the agency where she began her public service career 37 years ago as an intern. She has since worked across all five boroughs, dedicating her professional life to the department. Her appointment marks a full-circle moment in a career defined by service and long-term commitment to the city’s justice system.

Yume Kitasei was also appointed to serve as commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), which is responsible for training city employees and maintaining more than 50 municipal buildings. Kitasei previously served as chief of staff to the first deputy mayor and has held numerous roles throughout city government. In addition to her extensive background in public administration, she is also recognized as an accomplished novelist.

Mamdani named Lisa Garcia to lead the Department of Environmental Protection, the agency tasked with managing the city’s stormwater systems, wastewater collection, and environmental protection efforts. The department also oversees the delivery of more than one billion gallons of drinking water to New Yorkers every day. Garcia brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having most recently served in the Biden administration, where she oversaw a staff of more than 1,000 in addressing pollution and other environmental challenges.

Together, the three appointments reflect decades of experience inside public institutions, reinforcing Mamdani’s stated commitment to seasoned leadership at a moment when the city’s core systems, from probation to infrastructure, are more important than ever.