She’s also selected a trio to lead her administration with Tiffany Thurman, a government affairs executive for a non-profit group, named chief of staff. Sincere Harris will serve as chief deputy mayor of intergovernmental affairs, sustainability and engagement, while Aren Platt will be chief deputy mayor of planning and strategic initiatives. Parker described Thurman, Harris, and Platt as her “big three.”
Parker also tapped Philly fire commissioner Adam Thiel as her managing director. Thiel has led the fire department since 2016.
She said her administration will have a “can-do” attitude. “We will be releasing it on day one when we assume the office, and we get sworn in we are going to release a 100-day action plan,” Parker said. “First and foremost, you have to be willing to believe in the mission, the vision, the problems are so big there is a lack of hope. Right now people don’t think that Philly can work.”
