About the DSNY Commissioner - DSNY

Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch

Commissioner Jessica Tisch

Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch joined the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) in April, 2022, following over a decade of experience transforming government agencies to work more efficiently and effectively for New Yorkers. As Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology at the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Tisch led the department into the 21st century — modernizing systems to strengthen public safety and improve communications. She also served as Commissioner for the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT), where she launched the modernization of the City’s information technology infrastructure and managed critical COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.

As DSNY Commissioner, Tisch has prioritized street cleanliness, helping our City recover from the worst of the pandemic. She is a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Business School, and is a lifelong New Yorker.