Office of the Chief of Staff
The Office is led by the VDEM Chief of Staff and has three components:
- Data, Performance and Analytics –Leverages internal VDEM data and integrates external data into operational contexts to optimize processes and provide the agency with actionable insights for informed decision-making
- Intergovernmental Affairs – responsible for coordination of legislative initiatives and supporting the General Assembly, serves as the VDEM Records Manager, FOIA Officer and Elected Official Liaison
- Strategy and Transformation – facilitates the VDEM strategic planning process, works with other divisions to document policies and improves VDEM processes.
Our team assists in defining the roles of various offices within VDEM by developing processes and identifying ways to support all divisions. Our goals are to promote a transparent culture within VDEM and assist the agency’s varied divisions in achieving mission objectives. This includes productive contributions to the success of project outcomes and the efficient use of resources in the service of the commonwealth. The PPO seeks to establish a guidance framework for projects, improve integration of data, collaboratively influence state and federal legislative and executive policy, and provide a structured approach for intra-agency policy, flow processes, and procedures. We engage stakeholders at all levels, fostering VDEM’s mission to create a centralized public safety framework for the commonwealth and improve efficiencies and effectiveness.