The city has hired Sabrina Joy-Hogg as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration.

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration oversees the Finance, Budget and Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Procurement, and Information Technology Departments and reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.

“I am fortunate to have been selected by the City of Richmond and am excited to join a stellar team of individuals,” said Ms. Joy-Hogg. “My work in international, state and local governments has taught me many valuable lessons. I look forward to using those experiences to enhance the work that Mr. Saunders and his team have already begun to provide the best city services to the people of Richmond.”

“Sabrina Joy-Hogg brings unparalleled expertise and enthusiasm to this role,” said Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders. “With her experience in a variety of comparable localities, she’ll be both an innovative and dependable addition to the team.”

“I couldn’t be more excited about bringing Ms. Joy-Hogg on as a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,” said Mayor Levar Stoney. “Our Finance and Administration portfolio is full of hardworking, creative public servants. I have no doubt that under her strong portfolio leadership, unified around a vision of efficiency and being customer-focused, they will thrive.”

Ms. Joy-Hogg has a total of three decades of experience in public service. She previously served as the Chief Deputy City Manager of Norfolk, Virginia and Deputy City Manager of Charlotte, North Carolina. Before accepting this role, she served as a residential technical advisor to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of Uganda through the United States Treasury.

Before her time in leadership roles in Norfolk, Charlotte and the U.S. Treasury, Ms. Joy-Hogg worked as a Policy and Planning Specialist for the Commonwealth’s Department of Planning and Budget, headquartered in Richmond.

The DCAO for Finance and Administration seat was previously occupied by Lenora Reid. It had not been filled during her tenure as acting Chief Administrative Officer or during her subsequent absence.

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