San Antonio’s mayoral office is welcoming a new Chief of Staff, as Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced the appointment of Dr. Jenise M. Carroll to the key administrative role. With a significant background in leadership roles both in the military and federal service, Dr. Carroll is poised to contribute her extensive expertise to the governance of the city, as reported by the City of San Antonio.
In a move that has been reverberating through city hall, Carroll’s more than three decades’ worth of leadership experience is expected to amplify the mayor’s agenda. According to a statement from Mayor Jones, “Dr. Carroll brings a wealth of executive leadership experience, both in and out of uniform, and I know she will well serve San Antonio as my Chief of Staff.” Having served as a member of the Senior Executive Service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Carroll’s previous role involved overseeing strategic personnel management initiatives, as stated by the City of San Antonio.
Dr. Carroll’s track record includes a distinguished military career, retiring as a Colonel from the U.S. Air Force where she held several command positions, including Wing Commander at Hill AFB – one of the largest Air Force bases in terms of population and size. Her military and strategic acumen was further honed with international experience, leading defense institution building initiatives while assigned to the U.S. Embassy-Iraq. Following that tenure, Carroll served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Commander of U.S. Central Command, as per the City of San Antonio…