Mayor's Team

Tim Burgess

Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess is responsible for key priorities in Mayor Harrell's agenda including public safety and economic development. Burgess served 10 years at Seattle City Hall as a member of the City Council and as the City’s 55th Mayor. He was the lead architect of the Seattle Preschool Program for the City's three- and four-year old children, helped double the size of the City’s Families and Education Levy in 2011, and championed the adoption of an excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition with the revenues dedicated to gun violence prevention and research. He was a consistent and staunch advocate for criminal justice and police reform, economic growth policies, and tourism promotion in his time at City Hall. Burgess has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. He looks forward to overseeing key projects to enact Mayor Harrell’s vision of One Seattle.

Adiam Emery

Deputy Mayor
adiam.emery@seattle.gov

Deputy Mayor Adiam Emery is responsible for helping define and implement Mayor Harrell’s vision for healthy, accessible, welcoming, and sustainable communities. As a refugee who came to the United States for an education and opportunity, she understands and advocates for the needs of Seattle’s immigrant communities. Emery joins the Mayor’s Office from Seattle’s Department of Transportation, where she served as the Division Director for Transportation Operations and oversaw policies to strengthen safety and align transit-oriented development with the City’s equity values. Emery has a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Washington. She looks forward to aligning Mayor Harrell’s vision for climate justice, education, and accessible transportation for all with action.

Tiffany Washington

Deputy Mayor
tiffany.washington@seattle.gov

Deputy Mayor Tiffany Washington is responsible for implementing the mayor's ambitious agenda for addressing the crisis of homelessness and housing insecurity. Prior to joining the Mayor’s Office, Washington served as Division Director of Homelessness within the Seattle Department of Human Services and was the Deputy Director at the Department of Education and Early Learning where she worked on initiatives to build opportunities for Seattle’s youth. Before working for the City, she served as Vice President of Programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound and Director of Youth Programs at the Mockingbird Society, an organization serving foster youth. Washington has a Master of Human Services from Capella University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. She looks forward to making sustainable, measurable progress addressing the region’s homelessness and housing crisis.

Greg Wong

Deputy Mayor
greg.wong@seattle.gov

Deputy Mayor Greg Wong is responsible for enacting Mayor Harrell's priorities through his work with the community and as a member of the Mayor’s Executive Team. Prior to joining the City, Wong served as a litigator and appellate attorney focused on constitutional, public policy, and political issues. He is a recipient of the Seattle Council PTSA's Golden Acorn Award and Seattle Public School's Citizen Service Award for his work leading school levy campaigns. Wong has a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University. He looks forward to building a vibrant One Seattle, based on strong, safe, and welcoming communities.

Jeremy Racca

Chief of Staff and General Counsel
jeremy.racca@seattle.gov

Chief of Staff and General Counsel Jeremy Racca advises the mayor on legal issues and is responsible for tracking issues and ensuring we are achieving our collective goals and delivering for our city. Racca previously worked on domestic and international litigation at Clyde and Co. He previously provided legal support to then Councilmember Bruce Harrell, as well as working on public safety and police accountability policies. Racca has a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. He looks forward to acting as a liaison between the City Attorney’s Office and all departments of the City.

Marco Lowe

Chief Operating Officer
marco.lowe@seattle.gov

Chief Operating Officer Marco Lowe is responsible for City functions and programs and the day-to-day tasks needed for operating the city. Lowe previously led teams in government and the private sector to improve affordability for housing in King and Snohomish counties and is an adjunct professor at Seattle University’s Institute of Public Service. He will focus on driving efficiencies in Seattle’s public utility agencies, making Seattle government more transparent and accountable, and streamlining housing and infrastructure construction. Lowe has a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. He looks forward to overseeing essential city operations and functions to better serve every resident.

Aisha Foster

Chief People Officer
aisha.foster@seattle.gov

Chief People Officer Aisha Foster is responsible for human resources and talent recruitment at the Mayor’s Office, focusing on creating a thriving workforce culture, maximizing talent opportunities, and driving strategic efforts. She previously served as the Talent Acquisition Manager in the Seattle Department of Human Resources and brings over 20 years of HR expertise in the public and private sectors with a strong track record in executive-level recruitment. Foster is an alumna of Leadership Tomorrow, a program that prepares leaders to work across sectors and drive community impact. She looks forward to advancing Mayor Harrell’s One Seattle vision by fostering collaboration and innovation to build a more inclusive and resilient workforce within our city.

Andrew Myerberg

Chief Innovation Officer
andrew.myerberg@seattle.gov

Chief Innovation Officer Andrew Myerberg is responsible for exploring and developing new policies, technologies, and systems that advance the Mayor’s priorities. Myerberg has worked for the City of Seattle for nearly a decade as an Assistant City Attorney, Director of the Office of Police Accountability, and as Mayor Harrell’s Director of Public Safety and Special Projects Director. He started his career with the New York City Law Department where he specialized in federal civil litigation. Myerberg has a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College. He looks forward to driving the City’s response to the opioid crisis using an evidence-based and treatment-first approach and improving the City’s delivery of services to community members.

Jamie Housen

Director of Communications
jamie.housen@seattle.gov

Director of Communications Jamie Housen is responsible for broadcasting the mayor’s One Seattle vision and priorities externally and internally. Housen previously worked on local, state, and national political campaigns. He has experience developing thoughtful and robust outreach plans, interfacing with journalists and the media, collaborating alongside elected officials, and supporting complex issue initiatives. Housen has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. He looks forward to sharing and advancing Mayor Harrell’s agenda for One Seattle, showcasing what we can achieve when we unite and work toward common goals and shared values.